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Why Indoor Cycling Instructors Don’t Need a Level 2, PT or E2M Certificate — If They’ve Trained with the Indoor Cycling Institute

2/9/2025

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If you’re a manager hiring indoor cycling instructors, you’ve probably asked:
“Should instructors also hold a Level 2 Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer (PT), or Exercise to Music (E2M) qualification?”
At the Indoor Cycling Institute (ICI), that’s not necessary — at least not for those who’ve completed our two-day or online entry-level indoor cycling instructor courses.
In fact, asking instructors to gain additional, unrelated fitness qualifications can often create barriers without improving class quality or safety. Here’s why:

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  • Home
    • For Managers
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  • Courses
    • ONLINE indoor cycling instructor training course
    • ICI Indoor Cycling Instructor training course (1 day)
    • ICI indoor cycling instructor training course (2 day)
    • Indoor Cycling with Power
    • Studio Manager course
    • Indoor Cycling for the Older Adult
    • Upgrade your certificate to ICI standard
    • More CPD courses
  • Course dates
    • UK indoor cycling instructor training >
      • Aldershot, Hampshire
      • Bristol
      • Manchester
      • West Midlands (Aldridge)
    • International indoor cycling instructor training
  • Instructor Progression
    • Endorsed Instructor
  • Professional Standards
  • Join ICI
  • Contact
  • Free resources
  • FTP training
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