How to become a HIIT & Flow Instructor
HIIT (high intensity interval training) is a buzzy workout format right now, and for good reason—it’s a highly effective, efficient way to build strength and cardio endurance.
Athletes of all levels and sports use HIIT to help them train for everything from ultramarathons to surfing and from backpacking to horseback riding.
For fitness professionals, adding a HIIT certification to your resume can be a way to diversify your skillset and beef up your resume.
That said, you don’t need to be resume building — or even be a fitness professional — to benefit from HIIT instructor training, because the benefits from becoming a HIIT instructor go way beyond resumes and explosive movements.
HIIT instructor training, or HIIT & Flow Teacher Training, as we call it, isn’t just about a buzzy workout format. It’s about confidence and community building.
Before I dig into why HIIT instructor training is about so much more than some workout moves, let me back up and tell you what’s involved.
In a nutshell, HIIT & Flow Teacher Training is a 35-hour program that trains you to be a HIIT instructor and brings you into community with people who love to challenge themselves.
Why HIIT instructor training is way more than a workout
I do love HIIT & Flow—the workout I developed—and believe that it is a really effective way to cross train (I rely on it for ultramarathon training, after all!).
But what I’ve learned with every cohort of HIIT & Flow teacher trainees is that going through this program is about way more than building V02 max. What I hear from trainees all the time has far more to do about confidence than it does about Tabata timing.
“I’ve always been a student, and never thought that I, too, might be able to teach one day. Jamie, Nicci, and everyone else in the teacher training program gave me that confidence, and for that I am so grateful.” — Natalie Wong
This confidence boost happens for experienced instructors who come through our training too:
“As an experienced instructor, I thought maybe I would learn the moves and make some friends, but I never expected it to open my eyes to a new way to teach, for it to give me the confidence to teach a new format, and for it to give me the opportunity to bring a breath of fresh air to my cuing and sequencing.” — Jenny Maier
HIIT instructor trainees come from all sorts of backgrounds, but what they share is a commitment to personal growth and community support. The chemistry and community that develops in our cohorts gives me all the feel-good warm-fuzzies. It’s so gratifying to see people come together to support each other, learn from each other, and grow together.
“I strongly believe that the welcoming and supportive community made this training what it was — amazing.” — Ali Cable
Each time a new cohort steps into this community, I learn so much. HIIT instructor trainees are always introducing me to new ways to think about movements, putting their own creative spin on the format, and inspiring me to freshen up my own teaching and cueing. It sounds cliche, but it truly is a program in which we all gain so much from each other.
Curious about what goes down in a HIIT instructor training?
Let’s talk nuts and bolts–what’s actually involved in becoming a HIIT instructor.
Our HIIT & Flow Teacher Training is a 35-hour program that takes place over 6 weeks, and most of it is on your own time.
In those 6 weeks, you’ll complete …
- 2–4 hours per week of self-paced coursework. You’ll learn from videos, written content, and of course get to deep dive into HIIT & Flow classes as you learn everything from HIIT moves to anatomy to professional growth.
- Live weekly discussions on Zoom. In those sessions, you’ll move with your cohort, discuss the material, and get to practice teaching. Our weekly live meetups are consistently a highlight for our trainees, even those with extreme Zoom fatigue.
- A LOT of HIIT & Flow :)
You’ll also get…
- Personalized, 1:1 feedback on your work
- Practice teaching in small groups within your cohort
- Phone and email support
- Supportive new friends who will inspire and encourage you to grow
- 15 AFAA and 1.9 NASM Continuing Education Credits
How to get certified as a HIIT instructor
After completing your 35 hours of coursework, there’s just one final assignment to earn your certification: teaching a short class on video. If that sounds intimidating, don’t worry!
By the time you get to this point in the training, you’ll have all the tools and practice you need to feel successful at this final task.
Who is HIIT instructor training for?
Everyone. You. Your best friend. Literally anyone who is committed to personal growth and likes to challenge themselves, and wants to connect with a community that lifts them up.
Wanting to teach fitness classes is not a prerequisite for the personal growth you’ll experience in this program.
Our HIIT training is designed to give you the best of both worlds: coursework you can tackle on your own schedule, and weekly live discussion and movement sessions to connect and learn from each other.
Even if you’re not sure you want to teach, you’ll gain skills, confidence, and strength from this program.
