We all have that friend who is a fitness enthusiast and as appealing as this lifestyle is, getting into the fitness industry can be very challenging if you don’t find the right guidance. International Fitness Alliance, IFA, will help you thrive in this field. They are a UK-based fitness education company that delivers internationally recognized fitness and nutrition certification programs around the world. Established in England, they have been in the Middle East for just over 10 years and 3 years in Bahrain. IFA is also the selected training provider for the Ministry of Youth & Sports Affairs and BNL (Bahrain National Life Assurances) latest fitness initiative, the BNL Fit for Life Program. An intense eight-week Personal Training international certification program is open to all Bahraini. The first graduating class included Bahrain’s 1st internationally certified Deaf Personal Trainer and 1st Personal Trainer in a wheelchair.
So many options to choose from
Their training unique system is designed to make you an internationally certified Group Fitness Instructor in just 3 weeks. The internationally recognized Personal Trainer qualification teaches you how to design a custom workout and nutritional plans so you can effectively train clients 1-on-1 and in small groups. The Personal Trainer course also includes real life business skills and tools to help you get started on your own Personal Training Business (or side hustle) ASAP.
If you are already in the industry and looking to upskill and stand out to potential employers and clients, IFA provides qualifications to help you become a Nutritionist as well as Instructor Certifications in Bootcamps, Boxing, Kickboxing, Indoor Cycling, TRX, Kettlebell & so much more. IFA is also the only training provider in Bahrain that offers a Pre and Post Natal Specialist Certification. Strength and Conditioning Certification will also be available soon.
Dynamic courses that are Internationally recognized
They have morning, evening and weekend courses, in both live online virtual format and in-person classrooms- including Ladies Only options! Qualifications are recognized by all international members of ICREPS (International Confederation of Registry of Exercise Professionals), including U.K REPs also known as CIMSPA and U.K-based Focus Awards.
The scope is widespread
They help all their students gain professional experience in the fitness industry along with an opportunity to bag an internship and prepare them for jobs as fitness instructors & trainers. Gym Owners and Managers go to IFA for their staffing and training needs so they have partnerships not just throughout the GCC & Bahrain but also the UK & USA.
They help you go From Certification to Fitness Industry Career
Here are a few examples of how IFA helps you way past just getting a certification and helps you to become a Fitness Professional, get into or move up in the fitness industry and even start your own fitness business!
- The IFA Mentorship Program for fitness professionals- a supportive community led by IFA CEO with a team of Mentors & Coaches that provide personal and business mentorship and coaching along with tons of tools and resources to help you take your fitness career to the next level, as well as build and grow your own fitness business.
- The IFA Registry – As an IFA graduate you get a free 1-page professional website to show off you, your services and certifications. Your page is part of IFA’s public database where potential employers and clients can learn about you and contact you directly.
- IFA Qualifications – IFA qualifications are recognized all over the world and every course includes tools and resources you can takeaway to start working with clients and delivering group fitness classes immediately.
They are launching an online learning management system
Here the students can become Certified Kettlebell, Indoor Cycling & Fitness Instructors through online on-demand courses with live video practical assessments. You can also check out their Instagram and free youtube channel (Search for International Fitness Alliance) for great exercise techniques and program design tips.
They are very socially responsible as well
They help restaurants, coffee shops & meal prep services in Bahrain display calorie count on their food menu, for free! That’s right! Not just that, they have something called Million Meal Project, which is a campaign to provide a million meals to hungry children around the world through the United Nations app- Share the Meal. They are recruiting 20 restaurants that have over 100 clients a month to donate 2 meals per day to help reach 1M meals to those in need. Isn’t that the most heartwarming thing to read?
They are also offering a special discount code for LocalBH followers, the code is Localbh20%. They are offering 20% off of all IFA Courses and Workshops. This code is only applicable to new registrations and is not redeemable or exchangeable for cash or credit. This code will expire on March 15th, 2022.
To join IFA or to know more, click HERE.
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