Instructor partnership aims to clarify training paths and workforce standards
Qualified Trainers, Archon Academy and EMD UK partnered to strengthen instructor training and workforce standards. Their first focus is group exercise and Reformer Pilates, with clearer career paths and operator support as goals.
Qualified Trainers partnered with EMD UK to strengthen instructor training and workforce standards. EMD UK is the national governing body for group exercise, and Archon Academy brings education and training expertise.1
The partnership will first focus on group exercise and Reformer Pilates. It aims to create clearer routes for new instructors and those building skills, while helping operators develop qualified, insured teams. The partners aim to link education and professional development with compliance and workforce deployment.1
They will explore bridging routes for fitness professionals, including personal trainers moving into group exercise. They will also explore ways for operators to upskill current staff instead of relying only on outside hiring.1
