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No previous experience required — start your journey to becoming an indoor cycling instructor today.

Is this course right for you?

• You want to become an indoor cycling instructor — not just improve your fitness
  
• You already work in fitness and want to add a new, in-demand skill
  
• You’re passionate about cycling and ready to lead and coach others
  
  

What you’ll gain from this course

• Learn how to lead real indoor cycling classes with confidence
• A clear, proven structure for planning safe, effective sessions
  
• Practical coaching skills — not just theory
• A strong understanding of applied anatomy and performance
  
  

Why train with ICI?

• Recognised by CIMSPA, AFAA and NASM — a qualification trusted across the fitness industry
• Receive a comprehensive instructor handbook — your reference guide for planning and delivering sessions
• 1000+ ready-to-use sessions and playlists — so you’re never stuck planning classes from scratch
• A safety-first approach to instructor training
• A clear, structured session design methodology you can actually use
• Training designed to make you ready to lead real classes — not just gain a certificate
• Built around how real indoor cycling classes actually work

What happens after the course?

• You’ll be ready to plan and deliver your own indoor cycling classes
• You’ll have a repeatable system you can use in any studio
• You’ll leave with the confidence to coach real participants immediately

Ready to become an indoor cycling instructor?

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Choose your course format

In-Person Courses (Bristol, Manchester & more)

Practical, hands-on instructor training over 1 or 2 days. Click for info:

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Online Instructor Course

Flexible learning, same structured approach. Click for info:

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What you’ll actually learn on the course

You’ll learn how to plan, structure and deliver indoor cycling sessions that are safe, effective and engaging.
This includes:

• How to build a complete session from warm-up to cooldown
  
• How to structure sessions using clear training principles
  
• How to coach effectively using voice, presence and timing
  
• How to apply anatomy and physiology directly to indoor cycling
  
• How to adapt sessions for different abilities and fitness levels
  

By the end of the course, you’ll understand not just what to do, but why you’re doing it — so you can coach with confidence.

How the course works (format & structure)

You can choose between in-person or online formats, both designed to give you practical, real-world instructor skills.
In-person course:

• Delivered in a studio environment
  
• Hands-on learning with practical coaching experience
  
• Direct feedback from your tutor
  

Online course:

• Flexible learning you can complete at your own pace
  
• Structured modules covering all key areas
  
• Practical elements to apply what you learn
  

Both formats are designed to ensure you leave with the skills and confidence to lead a class, not just a certificate.

How you're assessed:

Assessment is designed to reflect real-world instruction — not just theory.
You’ll be assessed on:

• Your ability to plan and structure a session
• Your ability to deliver a safe and effective class
• Your understanding of key coaching and performance principles

The goal is simple:
To ensure you are ready to lead real indoor cycling sessions confidently
You’ll receive clear guidance throughout, so you know exactly what’s expected.

• self-paced knowledge review online
• session plan
• practical instruction delivery (online student submit video)

What’s included when you book

When you book your course, you’ll receive everything you need to start teaching:

• A qualification recognised by CIMSPA, AFAA and NASM
  
• A comprehensive indoor cycling instructor handbook
  
• Access to 1000+ ready-to-use sessions and playlists
  
• Ongoing support to help you apply what you’ve learned
  

This isn’t just a course — it’s a complete toolkit to help you start teaching with confidence from day one.

Do I need any previous experience?

No previous experience is required for the online course or the 2-day course.
For the 1-day course, a Level 2 or Level 3 fitness qualification is required.
This course is designed for:

• Beginners who want to become instructors
• Fitness professionals expanding their skillset
• Enthusiastic riders ready to take the next step

You’ll be guided step-by-step, with a clear structure to support your learning — so you can progress with confidence from the start.