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UPCOMING INSTRUCTOR TRAININGS - SPRING 2026

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GRIT LIT
​INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

GRIT LIT (LOW IMPACT TRAINING)
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SPRING 2026 - MARCH 27-29
​15 AFAA CEUs, 15 NASM CEUs, Limited space, 5 participants per course; course workshops take place at GRIT Fitness SMU Blvd. Learn to teach GRIT LIT. Next training will take place on March 27th-29th.
​Master Trainer: Molly Setnick

SCHEDULE:
Friday March 27th: 5-8PM
Saturday March 28th: 12-5PM
Sunday March 29th: 12-4PM

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Total Certification Price
$1,250 for non-GRITFAM members
$950 for current GRITFAM members ($300 savings)

$250 deposit required to register. Remaining balance due on 1st day of training. 
Early Bird Discount: Get $100 off if you register on or before February 28, 2026 (deposit must be paid on or before February 28, 2026)
REGISTER NOW
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PURE STRENGTH
​INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

PURE STRENGTH (STRENGTH TRAINING)
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SPRING 2026 - MARCH 27-29
​15 AFAA CEUs, 15 NASM CEUs, Limited space, 5 participants per course; course workshops take place at GRIT Fitness Design District. Learn to teach Pure Strength. Next training will take place on March 27th-29th.
​Master Trainer: Miranda Myford

SCHEDULE:
Friday March 27th: 5-8PM
Saturday March 28th: 12-5PM
Sunday March 29th: 12-4PM

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Total Certification Price
$1,250 for non-GRITFAM members
$950 for current GRITFAM members ($300 savings)

$250 deposit required to register. Remaining balance due on 1st day of training. 
Early Bird Discount: Get $100 off if you register on or before February 28, 2026 (deposit must be paid on or before February 28, 2026)
REGISTER NOW

GRIT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS

Want to expand and enhance your fitness journey? Learn more about yourself? Develop skills to serve others?  Interested in teaching at GRIT Fitness or somewhere else?

At GRIT Fitness, we are proud to be an industry leader in group fitness through our continuous innovation of high energy, music-driven, original  fitness class formats.  GRIT Fitness is recognized by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America  (AFAA) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.
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Currently we offer in-house speciality certifications in the following formats.  The certifications are open to everyone, you are not required to be a GRIT Fitness member nor a fitness professional to participate.

*GRADUATION FROM THIS COURSE DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR IMPLY THAT YOU WILL BE HIRED AS A INSTRUCTOR AT GRIT FITNESS.  Please note that approximately 30% of trainees will receive a spot on the team. 

Total Specialty Certification Price for GRIT LIT & Pure Strength
$1,250 per course
$950 per course for current GRITFAM members ($300 savings)

$250 deposit required to register. Remaining balance due on 1st day of training. 
Early Bird Discount: Get $100 off if you register on or before February 28, 2026 (deposit must be paid on or before February 28, 2026)
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Course Objectives
  • Earn official GRIT Fitness instructor certification 
  • ​Earn 15 continuous education credits (CEUs) AFAA and 1.5 CEUs from NASM for each course
  • Gain an understanding of what we expect in a GRIT Fitness environment
  • Establish firm knowledge of anatomy & kinesiology of the human body
  • Learn fundamentals of exercise form and technique to properly lead a fitness class
  • Learn how to cue, coach, and stay on the beat of the music
  • Learn how to prep and lead a GRIT Fitness class

GRIT Fitness Speciality Certification Courses Include
  • Official GRIT Fitness Instructor Training Manual for the specialty format
  • Home study guide
  • 10+ hours of in-person training workshops led by GRIT Fitness Master Trainers
  • 10 GRIT Fitness classes ($195 value)
  • One 1:1 practice session with a current GRIT Fitness instructor
  • Official GRIT Fitness Instructor Certification and Certificate of Completion
  • 3 complete class plans and playlists to use when teaching classes as a fitness professional
  • Opportunity to lead a mock class at GRIT Fitness
  • Access to a private GRIT Fitness certified instructors Facebook group for ongoing support​
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Group Fitness Instructor Requirements

  • Active member at GRIT Fitness for at least 1 year 
  • CPR & AED Certification
  • AFAA Group Fitness certification
  • Specialty Certification in one of our 6 primary formats OR RYT200 (Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Hour Certification) 
  • Teach a Mock Class
  • Pass Final Audition
COMMITMENT:
  • Instructors must teach 1 class per week for 12 months.
  • No "full-time subs" allowed.
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  • ABOUT
    • POLICIES
    • CAREERS
    • GUEST PASS SIGN UP
    • FAQs
    • LOCATIONS >
      • DESIGN DISTRICT
      • SMU BLVD
    • INSTRUCTORS
    • EVENTS
  • PRICES
    • 2 Weeks for $49
  • SCHEDULE
  • CLASSES
    • BODY SCULPT
    • CARDIO KICKBOXING
    • CYCLE STRENGTH
    • DANCE CLUB CARDIO
    • FULL BODY CIRCUIT
    • GRIT-LATES
    • GRIT LIT
    • GRIT STEP
    • KO BOXING
    • POWERBELLE
    • POWER TOWER
    • PURE STRENGTH
    • REVOLUTION CYCLE
    • SLOW STRETCH
    • YOGA FLOW
  • VIRTUAL STUDIO
  • INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
  • StrongHER Challenge