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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Don't bother to pat for them they still…
Don't bother to pat for them they still will fail you. Reasons for what they can fail you on video 3exam :
To bright camera/to dark in camera
If they will not like the sound from your device and ...
Remember to buy one camera because you will not will able to use your phone camera . I understand why people saying it's scam.. reminds movie :" Breath of fire "..
1 February 2025
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are not aware of the situation you’ve described and have requested further details from you so we can investigate, which you have not provided. Please be assured that purchasing a separate camera is not a requirement for our assessments – many learners successfully complete them using their smart phone.
All assessments are marked against clear, nationally regulated criteria, and results are never based on personal preference. If you could provide us with your details, we would be happy to review your case thoroughly and respond directly.
Best wishes
YMCAfit team.
A great affordable option for anyone considering Yoga Teacher Training
What a wonderful course!
I completed the in-person Yoga Teacher Training in January and had a fantastic experience. First and foremost, I want to highlight our tutors Annie, David, and Somita who were absolutely brilliant. They’re incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely welcoming.
The course structure includes learning to teach group classes safely and effectively, completing yoga theory workbooks, maintaining a yoga journal, and passing an anatomy exam. The six in-person days were primarily focused on teaching asanas, with some theory covered, but most of the theoretical learning is done independently through your own research. This can be time-consuming, especially when combined with anatomy exam revision. You won’t be learning hundreds of asanas or flow sequencing in depth, but you will develop a progressive 10-week lesson plan using a curated selection of postures.
One downside is the online learning platform, it’s quite clunky and confusing to navigate. Much of the information feels hidden within modules, and I often had to follow up with student services to get my submitted work marked as completed. I officially finished the course in June with just one referral (which cost an additional £25), and my deposit was returned the following month. It’s also worth noting that this course is not affiliated with Yoga Alliance or the British Wheel of Yoga.
That said, this course provided a strong foundation for my teaching career and gave me the confidence to begin leading classes. The credit truly goes to the incredible tutors, whose dedication, time, and patience with each student made all the difference.
4 January 2025
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with our Yoga Teacher Training course and that our tutors Annie, David, and Somita made such a lasting impression. Their knowledge, warmth, and dedication truly set the tone for an inspiring learning journey, and we’re delighted they helped you feel confident to start teaching.
We appreciate your feedback on the course structure and online platform. Your comments are invaluable as we continue to improve and make the learning experience even smoother for future students.
Congratulations on completing your training and taking the first steps into your teaching career! We’re so proud to have been part of your journey and can’t wait to see where your yoga path takes you next.
Thank you again for recommending us as an affordable and high quality option for Yoga Teacher Training!
Outstanding Yoga Teacher Training Experience with YMCA FIT & Smita! 🌟
I recently completed my yoga teacher training with YMCA FIT and can’t recommend it enough! From start to finish, the course was well-structured, engaging, and full of valuable content — but the real highlight for me was my online tutor, Smita.
Smita went above and beyond to make the learning experience not only educational but also uplifting. Her teaching style was clear, encouraging, and deeply inspiring. She took the time to answer questions thoroughly, gave constructive feedback, and always made me feel supported, even when I doubted myself. Her warmth and genuine passion for yoga shone through in every interaction, creating a safe and motivating space to grow.
Whether it was guiding me through complex postures, deepening my understanding of yoga philosophy, or simply checking in with kindness, Smita’s support was unwavering. She helped me build the confidence I needed to move forward as a teacher.
If you’re thinking about training as a yoga teacher, I wholeheartedly recommend YMCA FIT — and if you’re lucky enough to have Smita as your tutor, you’re in for something truly special. Thank you for an unforgettable journey!
11 August 2025
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience in such detail.
We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your yoga teacher training with YMCAfit and that you found the course both engaging and valuable.
It’s fantastic to know that Smita’s teaching style, encouragement, and passion for yoga made such a positive difference to your journey. We’ll make sure your kind words are shared with her. we know she’ll be delighted to hear how much her support meant to you.
We’re proud to have been part of your growth as a yoga teacher and can’t wait to see where your teaching takes you next. Thank you again for choosing YMCAfit, and we wish you every success in your yoga journey ahead.
YMCAfit team
Yoga course is amazing
Yoga course is amazing, special THANKS to teacher Smita Raja! I really enjoyed her teaching ☺️
11 August 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the yoga course and that Smita’s teaching made such a positive impact on your experience. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her, she’ll be thrilled to know her efforts are appreciated.
We wish you all the best on your yoga journey and hope to see you on another course in the future!
YMCAfit team
The Tutors were great
The Tutors were great, and made sure none of us were behind, or unaware of what we were doing throughout the course. The tutor Trevor, was especially friendly and extremely helpful.
7 July 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback.
We’re delighted to hear that you felt supported throughout your course and that the tutors helped ensure everything was clear and on track. It's especially great to hear that Trevor made a lasting impression with his friendly and helpful approach — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words.
Wishing you continued success in your fitness journey.
Best regards
YMCAfit team
Great course
Just about to finish my level three in personal training, had a great teacher and feel ready to work in the industry
I highly recommend 😁
18 July 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and congratulations on reaching the end of your Level 3 Personal Training course!
We are so pleased to hear that you had a great experience and feel prepared to begin your career in the fitness industry. That confidence and readiness is exactly what we aim to deliver.
Thank you again for recommending us. We wish you the very best as you take the next steps in your PT journey.
Best wishes
YMCAfit team.
Great learning experience L3 yoga instructor course
I have really enjoyed this course from start to finish. I decided to take the online version of the level 3 yoga instructor course. 07/06/25-25/07/25. From enrolling to completing the course, everything has been brilliant and well communicated. The course itself fitted perfectly around my life commitments and was at a pace of learning that suited me. The contents of the course were engaging and informative and instructions of how to teach yoga were clearly demonstrated.
My course tutor was Smita Raja and I can't thank her enough for being a wonderful teacher and mentor. Everything has been explained in an insightful and interesting way, from the practical application in the teaching environment to the philosophical side to yoga and how that can also be applied to every day life. Feedback on homework has been incredibly helpful and she really does genuinely want us to be the best we can be in our practice.
I would highly recommend this course!
7 June 2025
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for choosing to study the Level 3 Yoga Instructor course with us.
We’re delighted to hear that the online format worked well for you and fit around your life commitments. It’s great to know that you found the course engaging, well paced, and clearly structured. That is exactly what we strive for.
A special thank you for your kind words about Smita. We’re so pleased to hear how much of a positive impact she had on your learning journey. We’ll be sure to pass on your feedback. She’ll be thrilled to know how much she helped you grow in both practice and confidence.
Congratulations on completing your course and we wish you every success as you continue your yoga journey.
Best wishes
YMCAfit team
Brilliant tutors
I've just completed and passed the level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training course. A major factor in me doing so was my amazing and brilliant tutors, Trisha White and Trevor Clarke. They were both so knowledgable and giving of their time, especially Trisha as I came onto the course with very limited understanding of the anatomy, physiology and nutrition knowledge to pass but Trisha explained it a way that made it easier to understand and remember. I have just started in a PT role and I am already using the skills and top tips shared with me, so thank you!
7 April 2025
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, and congratulations on successfully completing your Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing & Personal Training.
It is wonderful to hear how much of a positive impact Trisha and Trevor had on your journey. We are so pleased they were able to support you in building your confidence and understanding, especially in areas that initially felt challenging. Your kind words will mean a lot to them both.
We are thrilled to hear you have already stepped into a PT role and are putting your skills into practice. That is exactly what we aim for. Wishing you every success as you begin this exciting next chapter in your fitness career.
Best wishes
YMCAfit team
My experience
It was a great experience been part of YMCA courses, the tutor I have been matched with were friendly and I felt welcomed on the classes, also high level of knowledge, I did learned a lot and thanks to the team I can now work on the industry with confidence.
Thanks to all the team
2 December 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience on the YMCA courses and felt welcomed and supported throughout. It's fantastic to know that your tutor made a positive impact and that you now feel confident to step into the industry.
Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, and remember, we're always here if you need further support.
Thanks again from the YMCAfit team
Yoga Teacher Training
I did my yoga teacher training with the YMCAFit between January and March this year, and I'm glad I picked their course!
The tutors Annie, David and Smita are brilliant, and I'm very grateful for what I learned from them. They push you to do your best work both in terms of practical and theoretical sides of yoga, and I thoroughly enjoyed my weekends training with them.
On top of that, this course offers you a Level 3 and CIMSPA accreditation, which is rare to find for yoga teacher training, as most of the courses out there are only validated by the Yoga Alliance, which isn't an officially qualifications body. This is the main factor that led me to choose the YMCAFit, as accreditation is very important for me.
The only downside is the eLearning platform, inconsistent communication from the Student Support Team, and the quality of the content that the YMCAFit puts on there. It caused me a lot of headaches, but I got there in the end. They need to improve on that, and I have provided them feedback on my experience and suggestions for improvement, as I don't think it's fair to just say mean things in public without offering a solution, as you see with some reviews on here.
You have to be self-motivated to do this course and expect to work independently once the face-to-face days are over, as there's still a lot to do after that and you have to manage and prioritise your own time.
It is quite intense, so my advice is to only do this course if you are really invested in becoming a yoga teacher and you truly have the vocation/want to become a teacher.
If you just want to do this course for fun or to learn a little bit more about yoga, then I'm afraid this isn't a good investment for you, as it requires a lot of dedication and some financial investment. In that case search for workshops/read books or go on retreats, as you'll be better served if teaching isn't your vocation or something you'd like to do.
I might be back to the YMCAFit for CPD courses next year!
31 March 2025
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and honest review. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our Yoga Teacher Training course and that Annie, David, and Smita made such a meaningful impact on your learning journey. We are proud to have tutors who are so dedicated to bringing out the best in our learners.
We are also glad the Level 3 and CIMSPA accreditation aligned with your goals, as we know how important it is to choose a qualification that carries recognised value in the industry.
We appreciate your constructive feedback about the eLearning platform and communication. You will be pleased to know that we have taken this on board and will be transitioning to a brand new learning platform designed to be more user friendly, visually engaging, and consistent. Tutors will also now available via Microsoft Teams to provide more accessible support alongside our dedicated Student Support team.
Thank you again for your kind words, suggestions, and balanced approach. We are grateful to have had you on the course and would love to welcome you back for CPD courses when the time is right.
Warm regards,
The YMCAfit Team
Level 2 and 3 PT and gym instructing
Tutors were great, punctual and friendly - Tim, Trisha and Trevor.
The content was covered well, it was a lot to take in but made relatively manageable.
Assessments were handled well.
My Enrolment advisor Rafaela was kind, friendly and helpful.
The venue choice could be better, slightly dated equipment and subpar WiFi for the classroom sessions.
Aptem is an interesting website to say the least, hope it gets updated to be more friendly as a few of my coursemates lost work randomly. And having the save button right at the bottom of long files is not the most user friendly option.
30 June 2025
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review.
We’re so pleased to hear you had a positive experience with your tutors—Tim, Trisha, and Trevor will be thrilled to know they made an impact. It’s also great to hear that Rafaela was supportive throughout your enrolment journey. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the venue and the Aptem platform. We're aware of the limitations some learners have experienced, particularly around usability and content saving. We’ve taken this feedback on board, and we’re pleased to let you know that we will be moving to a new, more user-friendly learning platform from 1st August.
Thank you again for choosing YMCA Fit. We wish you all the very best in your future as a fitness professional!
Warm regards,
The YMCA Fit Team
Highly recommended for a PT course
Loved my time here .amazing place to learn . there was penty of support from the tutors . also the facility and location is great . The knowlegdge gained really practical and helped me get a job immediately . definitely would recommend . Only thing Ymca needs to improve is the learning management system
30 August 2024
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Thank you for your kind words—we’re so pleased to hear you had a great experience and that the support and practical knowledge helped you secure a job so quickly!
We appreciate your feedback about the Learning Management System and we are changing our systems in the new academic year inline with the new format of the qualification.
Wishing you all the best in your new role!
Great Teachers and Friendly Support at YMCA
I really enjoyed learning at the YMCA. The teachers were knowledgeable, helpful and fostered supportive and friendly atmosphere. When I had a personal problem, they gave me extra time to finish my Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training. Their support helped me finish the course and feel ready for my career. I highly recommend the YMCA to anyone seeking high quality training with caring teachers on their fitness journey.
28 April 2025
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience and that our team was able to support you through your personal challenges. It's great to know you felt encouraged and well-prepared for your career. Wishing you every success on your fitness journey and thank you for recommending us!
YMCAfit team
I completed core stability course with…
I completed core stability course with Adrian . Very practical course and have a better understanding of how to challenge core through a range of exercises . Adrian is a fantastic tutor , making learning fun and engaging .
24 May 2025
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Thank you for your great feedback! We're glad you found the Core Stability course practical and engaging, and that Adrian helped make the learning experience enjoyable. We wish you all the best applying your new skills!
YMCAfit team
Level 2 Gym Instructor with Hannah.
I have just completed the level 2 gym instructor course with Hannah. Has been a great experience. With the course content being in depth. Hannah herself was fantastic. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone wanting to start their fitness instructor journey.
14 May 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and congratulations on completing your Level 2 Gym Instructor course! We're delighted to hear you found the experience valuable and the course content in-depth. It's especially great to hear how much you appreciated Hannah’s support, she brings such passion and expertise to her teaching. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her.
Wishing you all the best as you begin your fitness instructor journey!
The YMCAfit Team
Good course
Half way through the course and has been great teaching and contents.
14 May 2025
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re really glad to hear you’re enjoying the course so far! It’s great to know the teaching and content are hitting the mark. Keep up the great work, and we look forward to supporting you through the rest of your journey!
The YMCAfit Team
Excellent experience at the YMCA
Excellent experience at the YMCA, big shoutout to Hannah teaching the level 2 gym instructing course, completely knowledgable and professional over the duration of the course and made the content fun and easy to learn.
14 May 2025
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Thank you for the great feedback! We're so pleased to hear you had a positive experience on the Level 2 Gym Instructing course. It’s fantastic to hear how much of an impact Hannah had, her ability to make the content accessible, engaging, and enjoyable is something we truly value. We'll be sure to pass your comments on to her, she’ll be delighted to know her efforts made such a difference.
Wishing you every success as you move forward in your fitness career!
The YMCAfit Team
Very good and clear teacher shout out…
Very good and clear teacher shout out to Hannah
14 May 2025
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for the great feedback! We're so pleased to hear you had a positive experience on the Level 2 Gym Instructing course. It’s fantastic to hear how much of an impact Hannah had, she’ll be delighted to know her efforts made such a difference.
Wishing you every success as you move forward in your fitness career!
The YMCAfit Team
The physical lessons in the studio with…
The physical lessons in the studio with Annie and David where great, really knowledgeable tutors and very approachable. The online learning system aptem, pretty diabolical. I didn't use student support much to comment. The marking system is also questionable but is that because of the aptem system used?
4 January 2025
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with the physical lessons in the studio and that Annie and David were able to support your learning effectively. It's great to know you found them knowledgeable and approachable!
We truly appreciate your honest comments about the Aptem online learning system. We understand that there have been challenges with the platform, and we’re sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations. We're actively reviewing feedback like yours to improve the overall learning experience and the marking system to ensure it works more seamlessly.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best with your training.
YMCAfit
YMCA
Don’t listen to the bad reviews. I have just completed my level 2 gym instructor and level 3 personal trainer course with YMCA and it was fantastic. It’s given me the confidence and ability to go into the outside world and be a great personal trainer. huge shoutout to my tutors Trish and Trevor who got me through the course. Without them I would’ve been lost.
If you’re thinking about doing it, go for it!
7 April 2025
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Reply from YMCAfit
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience completing your Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer courses with YMCA. It’s great to know that Trish and Trevor were there to support you throughout your journey and helped give you the confidence and skills you need to succeed.
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re so pleased you’re feeling ready to take on the world as a personal trainer! Thank you for recommending our courses, we’re sure your feedback will help others who are considering their own training path.
We wish you all the best in your career.
YMCAfit
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