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By car
From the South
From the M56 follow signs for Manchester, then onto A5103 for approximately 6 kilometres into the city. Then follow 'University' signs onto Oxford Road. Parking can be found at the Manchester Aquatics Centre on Booth Street East. Sugden Centre can be found approximately 3 minutes walk onto Grosvenor Street.
From the North
Leave the M60 at Junction 12 and join M602. Follow this onto the A57, continue for approximately 3 kilometres onto Mancunian Way. Take 2nd exit at University or UMIST, travel sharply to the left onto Princess Street. Take first right into Grosvenor Street (Sugden Centre). For parking continue to the end of Grosvenor St, turn left onto Oxford Rd, turn first left onto Booth St East for Manchester Aquatics Centre car park.
By bus
Sugden Sports Centre is serviced by bus numbers 46, 42 and 16 which depart reguarly from the city centre.
By train
The nearest train station is Oxford Road and the nearest tube station is Piccadilly.
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- Rob Harris
- Job Title
- Senior Tutor
I wanted to work in an industry where the people you work with on a day to day basis want to be there instead of one where they have to be there. I love working for Lifetimebecause I have freedom of expression in the way I deliver courses and the opportunity to be innovative in the development of these products.
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- Distance Learning
- Fitness Instructor
Fast Track Fitness Instructor
£399 £319
An excellent course for those who have prior experience working in a gym environment, meaning you can gain this qualification in no time. Delivered via distance learning so you can learn with flexibility at a time that suits you.
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- Intensive Learning
- Fitness Instructor
Intensive Fitness Instructor
£899 £719
Not only will you gain the Fitness Instructor qualification with this course but a First Aid qualification too! This intensive course can be completed in only 3 weeks and is ideal for those who prefer to study in a classroom environment, giving you unlimited tutor access.
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- Blended Learning
- Fitness Instructor
Fitness Instructor
£699 £559
This is the perfect course for those who are looking to kick-start a career as a Fitness Instructor. This popular course studied via blended learning gives you all the skills needed to induct clients around a gym and plan and supervise their workouts.
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- Blended Learning
- Exercise to Music Instructor
Exercise to Music
£749 £599
This fun and exciting course is a must for any budding aerobics or studio instructor. You will learn how get creative with your choreography and plan and deliver enjoyable classes. This is also a pre-requisite to the famous BTS classes BODY ATTACK®, BODYJAM® and BODYSTEP®
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- Intensive Learning
- Continued Professional Development
Group Studio Cycling
£199 £159
Group cycling classes such as RPM, Keiser and Spinning have grown considerably in popularity over the last few years featuring heavily on any gym or leisure centre class timetable. Being able to plan and deliver fun and challenging workouts in these classes will certainly boost your popularity and reputation as an instructor as well as your earning potential! In only one day you will have the all the basics to kick-start your career as a group cycling instructor. You will cover topics such as biomechanics, riding positions and safety and setup through to planning the class, practicalities of teaching studio cycling as well as using the appropriate music selection for certain sections of the cycling workout.
The practical skills learnt on the module will be assessed throughout the second day by tutor observation. Prior to attending this module we require you to have completed a REPS level 2 award.
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- Intensive Learning
- Continued Professional Development
Circuits Solutions
£199 £159
Circuit training classes continue to be a fun and popular exercise class in health clubs everywhere due to the variety of exercise they offer combined with the increased strength and cardiovascular fitness that can be gained. Circuits can be used to improve specific components of fitness, energy systems and as well as sports performance. You will learn everything from setting up indoor and outdoor classes, one-to-one to group classes and the importance of setting up the class and delivering in a motivational manner. This two day course is for anyone who wants to teach fun and varied classes and it's an excellent way for personal trainers to pick up clients too!
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- Intensive Learning
- Continued Professional Development
Core Stability
£125 £100
Core stability is an essential component of any workout; allowing your clients to become stronger, improve their exercise technique and reduce the chance of injury. You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to deliver a range of core stability training methods using the stability ball to your clients either in a one to one or group environment. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the mobilising and stabilising muscles and their roles and how to deliver fun and practical stability ball and core strength sessions. You will leave this one day workshop with deeper understanding of core stability, the value of functional core stability exercises and will be able to deliver varied core stability training to clients in a fun way.
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- Intensive Learning
- Continued Professional Development
Functional Resistance and Sports-specific Training
£125 £100
This is an essential course for any Personal Trainer who wants to stay at the forefront of delivering highly effective and tailored workouts and stay ahead of their game. In only one day you will learn how to deliver functional training and sports specific exercises, discuss the theory of functional training and movement patterns and learn how training for function and motor skills play a pivotal role in training clients to enhance their performance (as opposed to training specific muscles). Whether they are a golfer, distance runner or footballer you will see marked improvements in their performance, so whether it is improved speed, quickness, agility or explosive power that is needed, you are the able to offer an effective training programme to suit their needs.
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- Intensive Learning
- Nutrition Advisor
- Continued Professional Development
Sports and Performance Nutrition
£125 £100
Every client you train will have a unique requirement when it comes to their sports programme and their individual nutritional requirements. Many clients can get confused by the array of different diets, supplements and programmes that will give them the optimum results, whether their aim is eating for endurance, size or power. You will look at eating strategies and supplements for different types of training as well as the benefits of supplements for enhancing your size, power and strength. This one day course will arm you with all the knowledge you need to create nutrition programmes to complement your clients training programmes. Leaving you even happier, healthier clients!
Want to ease the cost of your training with the Lifetime pay as you learn scheme? See our flexible payment options here.
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- Blended Learning
- Fitness Instructor
Professional Fitness Instructor
£829 £663
An excellent starting point for those wishing to work at fitness instructor level but also wanting to deliver group studio classes such as circuit training. Not only will you gain skills for the gym as well as the studio, but you can also take two CPD workshops of your choice too.
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- Blended Learning
- Exercise to Music Instructor
- Fitness Instructor
Combined Instructor
£1,099 £879
For those who want an all round gym qualification this is the one for you. Combining the Fitness Instructor qualification with the Exercise to Music (ETM) qualification you will not only be able to take clients around the gym but deliver great studio classes too. Making you the dream employee for any gym, health club or leisure centre.
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- Blended Learning
- Personal Trainer
- Exercise Specialist
Diploma in Personal Training
£2,699 £2,159
This unique course is an excellent choice for those who wish to acquire a broad range of skills in the areas of personal training. You will not only qualify as a personal trainer but also have the option to take an additional CPD unit such as Group Cycling or Core Stability.
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- Blended Learning
- Personal Trainer
- Exercise Specialist
Diploma in Personal Training with Referred Populations
£3,549 £2839
This is the most comprehensive Personal Training course on the market. You will gain your level 3 Personal Training qualification as well as study Special Populations, GP Referral and get to choose 2 CPD courses to add to your skill set. Once complete you will be able to confidently deliver personalised training programmes to a wide range of clients.
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- Intensive Learning
- Exercise Specialist
- Continued Professional Development
Ante and Post Natal
£199 £159
During pregnancy, many women will be unsure of the appropriate exercise techniques to keep both their babies and their own health to an optimum. (Ante natal). Following birth, many women wish to embark on a new fitness programme to remain fit and healthy but have to now consider changes that have occurred to their body. (Post natal). This specialised workshop will enable you to deliver expert advice to low risk ante/post natal clients, expanding your expertise in other areas and allowing you to work with a wider variety of specialist clients. You will look at anatomical changes that occur during pregnancy, as well as physiological adaptations and psychological considerations of pregnancy. Once completed you will also be able to deliver specific abdominal training recommendations for expecting mothers.
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- Intensive Learning
- Exercise Specialist
- Continued Professional Development
Active Ageing
£199 £159
If you are looking to increase your appeal to a wider range of clients and become an exercise specialist then you may want to consider our Active Ageing course. You will learn how to create expert programmes considering any health implications of this market as well as increase your appeal to a wider client base.
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- Intensive Learning
- Exercise Specialist
Exercise Referral
£599 £479
If you are looking to push your career to the next level and increase your portfolio of skills then this course is ideal. You will be qualified to deal with GP referred clients considered low to moderate risk, and understand how their specialist conditions will impact their training programmes.
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- Intensive Learning
- Fitness Instructor
First Aid
£50 £40
Throughout your career in the fitness industry it would not be uncommon if you came across a medical emergency. This course will give you the confidence and skills needed to cope with medical emergencies and perform basic First Aid to your clients.
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- Blended Learning
- Personal Trainer
- Exercise to Music Instructor
- Exercise Specialist
The Ultimate Personal Trainer Diploma
£4,699 £3,759
NEW to Lifetime this course is the ultimate in personal training and studio qualifications. This all encompassing course gives you all the skills you need to become an elite personal trainer and studio instructor, with exercise specialist qualifications too! For those who are serious about a high flying career in the fitness industry you will gain all the knowledge and expertise needed for that all important impressive CV.
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- Distance Learning
- Personal Trainer
Certificate in Personal Training
£1,299 £1039
This course is the next step for those wishing to achieve a higher level 3 standard qualification. You will be given all the interactive tools you need to complete the qualification via distance learning, meaning you can study at your own pace.
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- Blended Learning
- Personal Trainer
- Exercise Specialist
Diploma in Personal Training for Current Instructors
£2,099 £1679
This is the ideal progression for current level 2 fitness instructors wishing to progress their career onto the next level in Personal Training. As you already have experience working in a gym environment you will be able to confidently complete this course allowing you not only gain additional qualifications but increased earning potential too.
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