My YMCA expérience was made very positive primarily due to the superb Tutor Abbee Cole. The face to face days and her support justified the time and cost I invested. I would however suggest the actu... See more
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I had an amazing time on this course. It really changed the way I practice yoga and I learnt so much! My teacher Annie was so supportive and patient and I had full confidence in her from the moment... See more
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YMCA Fit is an incredible organisation! They pride themselves in supporting students to becoming qualified trainers. I felt I always had the support of the teachers and they created a beautiful... See more
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The course tutors and content were fabulous. I would say the initial ‘sales’ call was a little misleading . I was not informed that I wouldn’t be issued my certificate until the student loan was fully... See more
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Personal trainer & fitness instructor courses run across UK. REPS & CIMSPA points. UK's only STOTT PILATES® Licensed Training Centre. Flexible learning.
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Level 2
I’ve just completed my in person days for Level 2 and they have been really valuable to consolidate what we have learned in the Suada modules and put the theory into practice. I highly recommend having an in person hands on practical element, rather than a completely online course. The hybrid approach works well as it also gives you chance to receive help in assignments.
9 August 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you found the practical training days valuable and that they helped reinforce the knowledge gained through the Suada learning modules. One of the key benefits of our blended learning approach is the opportunity to apply theory in a practical environment, helping learners build confidence and develop the skills required for real-world fitness instruction.
It is particularly pleasing to hear that you appreciated the balance between online study and face-to-face training. The hybrid model is designed to provide flexibility while ensuring learners receive hands-on experience, tutor guidance, and support with assignments throughout their qualification journey.
Thank you for recommending the course. We wish you every success as you continue your Level 2 qualification and look forward to supporting you through the remainder of your learning journey.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Course is very good and accessible
Course is very good and accessible! Trevor is a great tutor too very encouraging and knowledgeable.
9 August 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you found the course accessible and enjoyable. Making our learning experience both engaging and accessible for all learners is something we work hard to achieve.
It is also wonderful to hear your positive comments about Trevor. He is a highly experienced tutor who is passionate about supporting learners, and we are pleased that his encouragement and knowledge had such a positive impact on your experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We wish you every success in your fitness career and future studies.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
The day was really well the padwork…
The day was really well the padwork course was great and Trevor is an amazing instructor I highly recommend this course
26 July 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your fantastic feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Padwork course and found the training day valuable and engaging. The practical nature of the course is designed to build confidence and develop coaching skills in a supportive learning environment, so it is wonderful to know that this was reflected in your experience.
Thank you also for your kind comments about Trevor. He is a highly experienced instructor who is passionate about helping learners succeed, and we are pleased that his knowledge, enthusiasm, and teaching style made such a positive impression.
We appreciate your recommendation and wish you every success in applying your new skills.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Padwork course
Really well structured padwork course.
I have a fair bit of knowledge from my martial arts days, but gave some good tips and other perspectives to using padwork in 1:1 sessions.
Really enjoyed it, very sweaty and a really engaging tutor- Trevor. Thank you!
26 July 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your excellent feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you found the Padwork course well structured and worthwhile. It is particularly pleasing to know that, despite your previous martial arts experience, you gained new insights and practical techniques that you can apply to your one-to-one training sessions.
The course is designed to be both physically engaging and practically relevant, so it is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found it both challenging and rewarding.
Thank you also for your kind comments about Trevor. His expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to create an engaging learning environment are greatly valued by our learners, and we will be sure to share your feedback with him.
Thank you for choosing YMCAfit. We wish you every success in applying your new skills and look forward to supporting your future professional development.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Our teacher was really excellent
Our teacher was really excellent. He explained everything clearly and ensured we understood padfit in order to be able to teach it safely and effectively.
26 July 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience on the Padwork course. It is wonderful to know that your tutor explained everything clearly and ensured that learners fully understood the principles of Padwork, enabling them to deliver sessions safely, effectively, and with confidence.
Providing high-quality instruction and ensuring learners leave with both the knowledge and practical skills they need is at the heart of what we do, so it is particularly pleasing to receive such positive feedback.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will be sure to pass your kind comments on to Trevor, who will be delighted to hear them.
We wish you every success in applying your new skills and look forward to supporting your continued professional development.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Great well instructed session by…
Great well instructed session by Trevor. This was a fun and high every but very informative padwork trainer session.
This has been really valuable.
Top man Trevor!
26 July 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your fantastic feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you found the Padwork Trainer course enjoyable, informative, and valuable. It is great to know that the session provided a high-energy learning experience while also delivering practical knowledge and skills that you can take away and apply with confidence.
Thank you also for your kind comments about Trevor. He is passionate about delivering engaging, professional training, and we are pleased that his instruction helped make the day both enjoyable and worthwhile. We will be sure to pass your feedback on to him.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are delighted that you found the course so beneficial.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Great pad work class with Trevor.
Great pad work class with Trevor.
Nice food in the cafe
26 July 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Padwork course with Trevor. Our aim is to deliver practical, engaging training that helps learners develop confidence and skills they can apply immediately, so it is wonderful to know that you had a positive experience.
Thank you also for your kind comments about Trevor. He is passionate about delivering high-quality training and creating an enjoyable learning environment, and we will be pleased to share your feedback with him.
We are also glad that you enjoyed the food in the café. We know that a comfortable learning environment extends beyond the classroom, and it is great to hear that this contributed positively to your day.
Thank you for choosing YMCAfit, and we wish you every success with your future training and professional development.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you found the training both enjoyable and informative. Creating a learning environment that is engaging, supportive, and packed with practical knowledge is something we strive to achieve on all of our courses.
Thank you also for your kind comments about Trevor. His ability to make learning enjoyable while sharing valuable industry knowledge is one of the reasons he is so highly regarded by our learners, and we will be sure to pass your feedback on to him.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and wish you every success in your continued fitness career.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Disappointing course
Reformer Pilates training. It was not the right fit, could have been avoided, did not enjoy this course and did not qualify.
18 February 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
We're sorry to hear that the Reformer Pilates training was not the right fit for you and that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it can be to invest time and effort into a course and not achieve the outcome you were hoping for. We appreciate your comment that this situation may have been avoidable and will take this feedback into consideration as part of our ongoing review of the learner journey.
We wish you every success with your future training and professional development.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
My assessors
My assessors, Lesley and Hanna, were incredibly professional and supportive throughout the course. They helped me understand how to structure and deliver a session plan with confidence. The workshops we completed were especially valuable and have really strengthened my skills.
Thank you both for guiding me and supporting me on my ETM journey.
5 July 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
We are delighted to hear that Lesley and Hannah provided such professional and supportive guidance throughout your Exercise to Music course. Helping learners develop the confidence to structure and deliver effective session plans is a key part of the programme, so it is wonderful to know that their support helped you achieve this.
It is also great to hear that you found the workshops particularly valuable and that they have strengthened your skills. Practical learning experiences are designed to prepare learners for real-world instruction, and we are pleased that you found them so beneficial.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will be sure to pass your kind comments on to Lesley and Hannah. We wish you every success as you continue your Exercise to Music journey and progress within the fitness industry.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
An excellent first aid training course…
An excellent first aid training course with Trevor and Victor, delivered with great knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for first aid and its importance in the fitness industry. Thank you!
25 June 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the First Aid training course and found Trevor and Victor's delivery to be knowledgeable, experienced, and enthusiastic. Their passion for first aid and commitment to helping learners understand its importance within the fitness industry are qualities we greatly value, so it is wonderful to know this was reflected in your experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your kind words and wish you every success in your future career within the fitness industry.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Great First Aid Course
Great First Aid Course. Completed in a day, equipment and learning techniques great!
25 June 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the First Aid course and found both the equipment and learning techniques to be effective. Delivering engaging, practical training that can be completed efficiently while maintaining a high standard of learning is something we strive for, so it is fantastic to know we achieved this for you.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you all the best and hope the skills and knowledge gained will serve you well in the future.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
I had Trevor as my teacher throughout…
I had Trevor as my teacher throughout my time on the course, he was always very enthusiastic & engaging whilst teaching the class.
Very good overall experience ! Thank you !
25 June 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
We are delighted to hear that Trevor's enthusiasm and engaging teaching style had such a positive impact on your experience throughout the course. We take great pride in delivering high-quality learning experiences, and it is rewarding to know that Trevor helped make your time with us both enjoyable and valuable.
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments. We are pleased that you had a very positive overall experience, and we wish you every success in your future endeavours.
Best wishes
YMCAfit team
Trevor was an amazing teacher really…
Trevor was an amazing teacher really easy to go along and understanding. The program is good and intense so be ready to allocate some time for it.
4 June 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Trevor made such a positive impact on your experience, his supportive and approachable teaching style is something we’re very proud of. We also appreciate your comments about the programme’s intensity, and we encourage future learners to plan their time accordingly to get the most out of it.
Best wishes
YMCAfit team
Happy and praise to Tutors Trevor Clarke, Timothy Shaw and YMCWA as a whole
Trevor Clarke was great, he delivered the content in a fun and engaging way, he made it relatable to everyday life that made it easier to remember the new key terms.
Ymca is probably one of the select few providers in Fitness I'd personally endorse based on their approach to provide honest information, no hard sales to buy into their products and services and no bombardment emails like other providers. I was confident upon joining, and now complete confident moving forward and happy to take on additional courses in future with YMCA and would highly recommend them on this basis.
21 May 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback.
We are delighted to hear that Trevor delivered the course in such a fun and engaging way, and that his approach helped make the content relatable and easy to retain. Creating an enjoyable and practical learning experience is something we place great importance on, so it is especially rewarding to hear this reflected in your experience.
We also greatly appreciate your kind comments about YMCA as a whole. It is fantastic to know that you felt confident in choosing us and that this has continued throughout your journey. Your recognition of our honest approach and learner focused support means a great deal.
We will be sure to share your feedback with Trevor and the wider team. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we look forward to supporting you with any future courses.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
First Aid
Enjoyed the course, really useful good instruction from Trevor the course tutor
21 May 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the course and found it useful.
It is great to know that Trevor’s instruction made a positive impact on your experience. We will be sure to share your kind comments with him.
We wish you all the best moving forward.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
I found the first aid course very…
I found the first aid course very knowledgeable and fun to learn, Trevor is an amazing tutor and helped me feel comfortable and really enjoyed the course
21 May 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the course both knowledgeable and enjoyable, and that Trevor created a comfortable and engaging learning environment for you.
It is especially pleasing to know that his support helped you feel at ease throughout the course. We will be sure to share your lovely comments with Trevor.
We wish you all the best moving forward.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Very informative and practical
Very informative and practical, Trevor is an excellent instructor and gave me confidence
21 May 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found the course both informative and practical, and that Trevor’s instruction helped build your confidence.
It is great to know that his teaching style and support made a difference to your learning experience. We will be sure to pass your kind comments on to Trevor.
We wish you every continued success moving forward.
Best wishes
YMCAfit team
Higher Diploma in Personal Training course - Great experience
I would highly recommend the Higher Diploma in Personal Training course (Level 2 Gym Instructing, Level 3 Personal Training, plus First Aid and additional CPD qualifications).
Having now completed the course, I am incredibly glad that I chose this route over a purely online qualification. The balance between classroom learning, practical gym-based work, coursework, and examinations made the whole experience feel much more rounded and reflective of the real fitness industry.
A huge strength of the course is the practical element. A lot of the learning takes place in the onsite gym, where you work directly with classmates to plan and deliver PT sessions to one another. That hands-on experience gave me far more confidence than I think I would have gained through online study alone.
The instructors were excellent throughout: knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping students understand the material properly, rather than simply teaching toward an exam.
It is definitely an intensive course and requires real commitment. Attendance standards are high and the workload can be demanding, but honestly, I think that adds a lot of credibility to the qualification. You genuinely feel that you have earned it by the end.
I also want to give particular credit to the student support team. Throughout the process, including onboarding, marking, feedback, and qualification support, the staff consistently went above and beyond to help whenever issues arose. In particular, thank you to Bubacarr, Nick, and the wider support team for all the assistance provided throughout the course.
Overall, a challenging but genuinely worthwhile qualification that I would absolutely recommend to anyone serious about pursuing a career in personal training.
16 May 2025
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review.
We are delighted to hear that you found the Higher Diploma in Personal Training to be such a valuable and well-rounded experience. It is especially great to know that the combination of classroom learning, practical gym-based sessions, and coursework helped you feel confident and prepared for the industry.
The practical element is something we are very proud of, so it is fantastic to hear how much this supported your development and confidence as a Personal Trainer. We are also pleased that the instructors made such a positive impact and helped bring the learning to life in a meaningful way.
Your kind words about our Student Support team are very much appreciated, and we will be sure to pass your feedback on to Bubacarr, Nick, and the wider team. They will be delighted to know their support made a difference to your journey.
Well done on completing such a demanding qualification, and we wish you every success as you move forward in your personal training career.
Best wishes,
YMCAfit team
Yoga teacher training course
For those who would like to train as a Yoga teacher I would like to recommend a face-to-face Hatha Yoga teacher training course with Annie Vincent. From the very beginning, I found myself looking forward to every Sunday session, it’s become the highlight of my week.
Annie is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough, with a depth of experience that really shows in the way she teaches. But what makes her truly special is how she brings people together. Thanks to her, the whole group connected so quickly, it honestly feels like a real community.
She has a rare ability to support every level, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners, always knowing how to guide each person to do their best.
For me, she is a Teacher in the truest sense of the word. I feel very lucky to be learning from her, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone. Thank you Annie!!! Namaste ❤️🙏
8 March 2026
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback.
We are truly delighted to hear how much you are enjoying your Yoga Teacher Training course and that it has become such a positive and meaningful part of your week.
It is wonderful to hear how highly you value Annie’s knowledge, experience, and teaching style. Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment is something we take great pride in, and it is fantastic to know that this has helped build such a strong sense of community within your group.
We will be sure to share your lovely comments with Annie, she will be very grateful to hear the impact she has had on your learning journey.
Wishing you every continued success with your training and beyond.
Best wishes.
YMCAfit team
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