HIIT Instructor Training
Where Power Meets Purpose—Become a HIIT Instructor.
Why HIIT?
HIIT continues to lead fitness trends due to its time-efficiency, fat-burning potential, and ability to improve cardiovascular fitness in a short period. This method trains all three energy systems, builds mental toughness, and promotes long-term engagement when done correctly. With this certification, you’ll be qualified to bring HIIT’s benefits to diverse clients and elevate your impact as a fitness professional.
Become a Certified HIIT Instructor
Ignite your passion for movement with a high-energy, science-backed training designed to educate, empower, and elevate. Our HIIT Instructor Certification Program blends cutting-edge fitness science with powerful coaching tools to equip you to lead transformative, inclusive, and results-driven classes.
This isn’t just about jumping higher or sweating harder—it’s about creating meaningful experiences that challenge the body, engage the mind, and inspire personal growth. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast ready to lead or an experienced instructor looking to evolve, this training will give you everything you need to teach HIIT with purpose and confidence.
Why Become a HIIT Instructor?
Becoming a HIIT instructor is about more than cueing intervals and counting reps—it’s about guiding people to break through barriers, build resilience, and discover just how strong they truly are. HIIT is fast, effective, and empowering—and it has the potential to change lives.
You’ll lead classes that challenge physical limits while uplifting mental strength. You’ll teach people how to push through fatigue, celebrate small wins, and rise after every fall. In every class, you’ll be building strength—not just in muscles, but in mindset.
There’s nothing more rewarding than watching someone finish a workout they never thought they could do, or helping a client reframe “I’m tired” into “I’m capable.”
HIIT instructors don’t just lead sweat sessions—they create community, fuel confidence, and help people tap into their potential.
This training is your launchpad to becoming that kind of coach.
Ready to lead with power and teach with heart? Let’s go.
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Why take this course?
At Wellness Within, our HIIT Method is rooted in real results, functional movement, and a deep respect for safety, science, and inclusion. This isn’t a cookie-cutter bootcamp—it’s a thoughtfully built system that combines strength, endurance, mobility, and mindset to create smart, scalable workouts that meet every participant where they are.
Our training includes everything you need to become a confident and impactful HIIT instructor:
HIIT science and energy systems
Class formatting and periodization
Motivation and mindset coaching
Injury prevention and cueing
Modifications for all bodies
Practice teaching and feedback
Equipment, space, and group management
Real-world prep to lead indoor, outdoor, and virtual HIIT classes
We’ve been leading instructor certifications for over 15 years, and we know what it takes to help teachers thrive. At Wellness Within, we believe movement should feel empowering—not punishing—and our mission is to equip you with the tools to lead with skill, empathy, and purpose.
You’ll leave this training ready to inspire confidence, spark motivation, and create powerful change—one interval at a time.
Program Overview
Our High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Instructor Certification is a dynamic and comprehensive training program designed to prepare you to confidently lead safe, effective, and motivating HIIT classes for a wide range of fitness levels. Whether you're new to instructing or ready to expand your offerings, this program will teach you the science, structure, and coaching psychology that make HIIT so powerful—and so popular.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in programming, physiology, injury prevention, cueing, class periodization, and motivational strategies—plus hands-on practice teaching. Graduates leave empowered with the tools to create energetic, inclusive, and results-driven HIIT classes across a variety of settings, including gyms, outdoor bootcamps, boutique studios, and small group training environments.
What You’ll Learn
The science behind HIIT: energy systems, EPOC, and optimal work-rest ratios
Injury prevention and safety strategies for all fitness levels
Programming structure: class formats, circuit training, Tabata, and strength/cardio hybrids
Periodization models for long-term progress and recovery
Coaching psychology: motivational techniques, mindset, and inclusive language
Equipment & space use: bodyweight vs. loaded formats for small or large groups
Modifications for special populations including beginners, older adults, and injury recovery
Effective warm-up and cool-down design
Hands-on cueing, class delivery, and practice teaching sessions
Is This Program Right for You?
This course is ideal for:
Aspiring fitness instructors
Personal trainers looking to diversify offerings
Group fitness coaches seeking to deepen their HIIT expertise
Yoga, barre, and Pilates instructors wanting to add high-intensity formats to their repertoire
Anyone passionate about leading safe, inclusive, and effective HIIT classes
Certification & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of the HIIT Instructor Training, you’ll receive your official HIIT Instructor Certificate from Wellness Within—equipping you to teach strong, safe, and inspiring classes anywhere your journey takes you.
Approved by CanfitPro – Earn 4 Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
And the opportunities go far beyond our studio.
Our graduates have gone on to teach in a variety of settings, including:
• Yoga and Fitness studios
• Fitness centers and boutique gyms
• City and community recreation programs
• Private studios and virtual platforms
Whether you're launching a new career or adding to your teaching toolbox, this training opens doors—locally and nationally—for passionate movers ready to lead with confidence, knowledge, and heart.
Course Format
This is a 2-day, in-person immersive certification held at Wellness Within’s studio at The Enjoy Centre in St. Albert, AB.
Through a blend of lecture, movement, practice teaching, and peer feedback, you’ll be fully equipped to teach by the end of the weekend.
Training Dates
One Weekend, Saturdays + Sundays 9:00-6:00pm
Next Training: Fall 2026
Tuition: $450.00 + GST
Deposit: $200 (non-refundable)
Is This Program Right for You?
This course is ideal for:
Aspiring fitness instructors
Personal trainers looking to diversify offerings
Group fitness coaches seeking to deepen their HIIT expertise
Yoga, barre, and Pilates instructors wanting to add high-intensity formats to their repertoire
Anyone passionate about leading safe, inclusive, and effective HIIT classes
Registration From
Secure your spot in the HIIT Instructor Training and take the next step in your fitness leadership journey. Click the link below to complete your registration form—we can’t wait to move, sweat, and grow with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
FIND THE ANSWERS YOU NEED
BACKGROUND & PREREQUISITES
+ What pre-requisites are there for Fitness Instructor Training Course?
Come as you are! No pre-requisites required. However experience in taking like minded classes is always a benefit, along with any other Movement or Anatomy education you have.
+ Can I take the training if I don't want to teach?
Definitely! Many students join a Teacher Training programs to develop their personal growth. And, after completing the program, you may just find that teaching is right for you after all.
PROGRAM COST & REGISTRATION
+ Are there payment plans available for Continuing education?
Payment plans are only available to trainings that are scheduled over more than 30 days.
+ Is there a deposit required for Continuing education?
If the course tuition exceds $800 there is a $400 non-refundable deposit required to register.
+ How do I register?
Click the sign up bottom under the program you desire, place your required $400 deposit.Then complete our online application form located under the 'Registration' section. Once you have submitted your application and completed the deposit payment, we will provide you with a registration confirmation e-mail.
+ Can I mail in an application instead?
Yes. Please mail the application to:
Wellness Within Health & Learning Centre 101 Riel Drive, Enjoy Centre St. Albert AB T8N 3X4
+ How long does it take to hear back after registering?
We will contact you within 1-3 business days.
PROGRAM INFO & POLICIES
+ What if I am going to miss some classes?
All training hours must be accounted for. If a class is missed you will need to make up the material, typically with the instructor that you missed the hours with. 1-on-1 instruction is provided at a cost of $80 per hour. In the case of missing 4+ hours, you will be required to make up the hours in a subsequently scheduled Training Program. Some courses do offer online materal for those who missed hours.
+ Will I be certified to teach after the program?
As long as you complete all course requirements, you will receive your Certification.
+ What is the cost of re-taking a course you have already graduated from?
If you want to retake a portion of the program or the full program, you will be eligible to attend at a reduced cost. All graduates of the program are eligible to retake the program at a reduced cost of 50% of regular course cost. This option is available 1 time, within the time frame of 2 years.
+ What is the Refund Policy?
Refund Policy - Before Start of Course: A student must provide written notice to Wellness Within if he or she wishes to withdraw from the Program. Where total fees have not yet been collected, Wellness Within is not responsible for refunding more than has been collected to date.
Deposit payment is 100% non-refundable, except in the case of program cancellation by Wellness Within.
If Wellness Within receives written notice from student of program withdrawal with 14 or more days until program is scheduled to begin, the course deposit can be transferred to another Teacher Training at Wellness Within scheduled within the next year from registration date.
Refund Policy- After Start of Course: The program will not give any refunds or credits after the training starts.
+ Do these trainings qualify for CEC?
CanFit Pro certified Continuing Education Credits: 4 credits for Mat Pilates Instructor Training, as well as the Barre Instructor Training.
After finishing our program, students are required to directly submit the title, the name of the Instructor Trainer/Presenter, and event/location details to their governing body online. Letters and certificates of completion can also be provided as proof of attendance. For Wellness Within education, we encourage members to contact their governing body for information on petitioning the education for CEC approval, provided the Instructor Trainer/Presenter meets their criteria.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR + PROGRAM DIRECTOR
+ Katie Brown
Katie Brown – Owner/Operator at Wellness Within I Program Director | RMT | Movement Educator
Katie is an owner and operator of Wellness Within, where she continues to practice as a Registered Massage Therapist and movement leader, with a passion rooted in education and lifelong learning within the wellness and movement industry.
Since opening its doors in 2005, Wellness Within has proudly served the community and has been offering instructor trainings for over 15 years. Katie is honoured to be a part of this ever-evolving field and is deeply committed to contributing to the growth and development of future wellness professionals.
Katie's journey began with a strong foundation in massage therapy, graduating from a comprehensive 2200-hour Massage Therapy Diploma program. She has been a registered member in good standing with NHPC since 2013. Her curiosity and dedication to personal growth have led her to continuously refine her practice and deepen her understanding of the human body through a holistic and integrative lens.
This diverse and integrative knowledge base has shaped Katie’s unique approach to health and healing—one that supports the physical, emotional, and energetic body through both movement and manual therapy.
Katie’s passion for movement is the driving force behind much of her work today. She has led instructor trainings in Mat Pilates, Yoga, Barre, HIIT, Indoor Cycling, and Massage Therapy, empowering the next generation of fitness and wellness professionals with her in-depth knowledge, practical teaching strategies, and student-centered approach. Her teaching style blends anatomical precision with creative sequencing, functional integration, and a deep respect for the body’s innate intelligence.
Through her leadership in movement education, Katie continues to shape the future of the wellness industry while nurturing her own evolution as a teacher and mentor. Whether guiding clients through breath-led movement or supporting new instructors in finding their voice, she brings clarity, compassion, and excellence into every space she enters.
While her roots in massage therapy provided a strong foundation in hands-on care and body awareness, it is through movement education that Katie has found her true calling—supporting people in reclaiming strength, mobility, and connection through mindful, intelligent movement.
Katie remains deeply grateful for the many teachers, mentors, and students who continue to shape her path, and she is devoted to sharing this journey with others—guiding with heart, leading with knowledge, and moving with purpose.