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About our Float Into Fitness Pool Course -
Combine your love of the water with your passion for health and fitness through our Float Into Fitness Pool Certification. This comprehensive training teaches you how to safely and confidently lead pool yoga and fitness classes on inflatable aquatic fitness mats. Choose the format that works best for you: either complete the certification online at your own pace or schedule an in-person training at your facility. Whether you're an individual instructor with access to a home pool, an aquatic center, or a fitness club, our program provides the knowledge, equipment, and support needed to launch a successful Float Into Fitness program.
Our Online Certification + Aquatic Mat Bundle is an excellent option for personal trainers, yoga instructors, and fitness professionals looking to begin teaching from a home pool or small facility. For aquatic centers, community pools, and athletic clubs, Float Into Fitness offers a unique opportunity to expand programming, attract new members, and create an additional revenue stream. Ask about our discounted Aquatic Mat and Certification Packages for facilities. With high-quality aquatic fitness mats, experienced Master Trainers, a proven certification program, and ongoing graduate support, you'll have everything you need to build a successful aquatic yoga and fitness program.
What Makes Float Into Fitness The Right Choice For You?
Train with Gillian, M.S. (former ROXY Outdoor Fitness Athlete, Ocean Lifeguard, Aquatic EMT, ACE Personal Trainer, E-RYT 200) or one of our Float Into Fitness® Master Trainers as you develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to safely teach aquatic yoga and fitness classes.
During your training, you will:
Learn essential water safety, risk management, and teaching techniques from experienced aquatic professionals.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the equipment needed to teach, including proper setup of aquatic fitness mats and bungee cord systems.
Master four signature Float Into Fitness® classes:
Gentle Wave – A beginner-friendly Hatha-inspired pool yoga class featuring restorative postures and guided relaxation.
Nautical Flow – An intermediate Vinyasa-style class incorporating flowing sequences, arm balances, inversions, and pool-specific modifications.
Surfer's Sculpt – A total-body fitness class combining dynamic warm-ups, interval training, strength exercises, and a yoga-inspired cool-down.
Aqua Warrior – An athletic aquatic workout featuring swimming, water treading, underwater resistance exercises, floating mat training, and circuit-style workouts designed to build cardiovascular fitness, strength, endurance, and confidence in the water.
Learn how to design, launch, and market successful Pool Yoga and Fitness classes through our Business Workshop.
Practice real-world water safety scenarios with instruction from a certified Ocean Lifeguard and Aquatic EMT.
What's Included
Upon successful completion, you'll receive:
Float Into Fitness® Pool Yoga & Fitness Certification
12 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours (YACEP)
1.3 ACE Continuing Education Credits (CECs), plus additional CECs through participating organizations, where applicable
A listing in the Float Into Fitness Instructor Directory to help clients discover your business
A 25% Ambassador Discount on Float Into Fitness aquatic mats, apparel, accessories, and participating water sports insurance programs
Whether you're expanding your current fitness offerings or launching a new aquatic wellness business, you'll leave with the skills, resources, and confidence to begin teaching safe, engaging, and professional Float Into Fitness® classes.
Get Started:
Enroll in the Float Into Fitness course.
Complete the online training by reading the course materials, following along with the poses and flows, watching the instructional videos, and passing all quizzes.
Submit teaching videos demonstrating Gentle Wave, Nautical Flow, Surfer's Sculpt, and Aqua Warrior.
Receive your Float Into Fitness Certification and earn continuing education credits (CECs) from major organizations, including NASM, ACE, AFAA, canfitpro, and Yoga Alliance.
Register:
Click Add to Cart above to complete your purchase. Once your payment is processed, you'll receive access to our online training portal. Please complete the application and upload your current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification. These certifications may be uploaded after you complete the training, but they must be submitted before your Float Into Fitness Certification can be issued. Applicants should be proficient swimmers and comfortable participating in water sports. See what's included in the certification by previewing our online learning portal and curriculum here.
Yoga Certification Path: It is recommended to have at least one year of teaching experience (in any setting) and one year of yoga experience. While not required, it is highly recommended that you have completed a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) program or hold a primary fitness certification before instructing. If you have not yet completed your 200-hour teacher training, you should be currently enrolled in or planning to begin a program in the near future. It is not recommended to instruct until your primary certification has been completed.
Fitness Certification Path: It is recommended to have at least one year of experience teaching group fitness, instructing fitness-based yoga classes (such as Yoga Sculpt or Yoga Pilates), personal training, athletic coaching, or similar movement-based instruction. While not required, it is highly recommended that applicants hold a nationally recognized NCCA-accredited fitness certification (such as ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or NASM). If you are not yet certified, you should be actively studying for an NCCA-accredited credential or planning to earn one within the next 12 months. It is not recommended to instruct SUP Fitness programming until a primary fitness certification has been earned.
“Enrolling in the Float Into Fitness Pool Yoga & Fitness Training was a fantastic decision! My Master Trainer Lisa, was amazingly thorough, clear, positive, and supportive, and went above and beyond in setting up and conducting my training. Learning how to teach safe, creative, and effective yoga and fitness classes in the pool led to an immediate position as a Pool Yoga & Fitness Instructor at the Louisville Recreation Center. Adding this aquatic twist to familiar formats is playful and just plain FUN! People LOVE it! What a great opportunity to help your clientele step out of their comfort zone on land and expand their exercise program in a totally new direction. The Float Into Fitness training gives you the knowledge, structure, confidence, and an instructional outline to teach excellent, safe classes you will feel great about!”
“I absolutely loved this FIF certification course, & it facilitated my busy schedule. It was extremely clear in the online module. I had loads of fun getting up on the board and executing the exercises. I am super happy to have passed and ready to be part of the team and have classes. The team has been extremely friendly and patient with me during this time. I have 5 fitness mats they are excellent quality.”
