AIF BaseGX + FITREC Announcement

New certification opens door to next-gen Group Fitness Instructors

The BaseGX certification represents a new entry-level pathway to instructing fitness classes in facilities that deliver bespoke programming.

Responding to an increasingly apparent skills gap in the fitness industry, the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) has launched a new base level certification course, BaseGX.

The certification has been specifically designed for those wishing to teach at studios that deliver their own bespoke programming and in-house instructor training, and which have partnered with AIF’s BaseGX. By having new team members complete the BaseGX certification prior to receiving in-house training in the delivery of their own unique programs, these partner studios can ensure that their new recruits have a sound and consistent base-level understanding of group fitness.

Discussing the certification, AIF’s CEO Steve Pettit said “The fitness industry has never been more diverse in terms of the types of training available, and similarly the skills required by those delivering these different modalities has diversified. For many facilities that deliver proprietary programs, from boutique studios to chain clubs, BaseGX fills the gap in the market for a quality, foundational knowledge base about group training that can then be built upon internally.

The industry’s warm reception for the certification has also extended to registration provider FITREC, which has accepted BaseGX as a qualification to receive registration under its Group Exercise category. Dennis Hosking, Managing Director of FITREC, said "In the aftermath of the pandemic, it has become painfully clear that the fitness industry needs to find ways to encourage more people into fitness careers. The BaseGX program developed by AIF would seem to be a perfect solution. It smoothes the way for enthusiastic and passionate individuals, those who truly believe in the value of exercise, into a career in fitness.

FITREC is proud to recognise this entry-level certification as the first step for new professionals that are working exclusively within the training systems used by the AIF's business partners. In light of recent recruiting challenges faced by many fitness employers, we see the BaseGX certification as providing both immediate and long term recruitment solutions."

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FITNESS (AIF)

The Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) is the largest and longest established fitness training organisation in Australia. With campuses located in and around every major Australian city and expert coaches nationwide, more people, including many of Australia’s leading industry professionals as the AIF qualifies more Personal Trainers and fitness professionals than any other provider in Australia, and also offers a broad range of continuing education courses (CEC) through Network, upskilling resources and partnership programs for industry.

ABOUT FITREC

FITREC is a Government recognised registration service for fitness professionals and businesses. FITREC provides industry-leading levels of transparency and accountability and has been instrumental in raising standards throughout the fitness industry.