Price:
€490
PFS GYM INTRODUCTION® – Practical Part is a separate, practical module of the full Gym & Fitness Instructor course.
This is three intensive days of practice in a real gym – no theory slides, no guessing.
Everything is explained, demonstrated and then practised under professional supervision.
And of course, you can always contact us for more details: where, when and how —we’re here to help.
Three intensive days of hands-on training using:
— always under professional supervision in a real gym.
There are no previous educational requirements.
Approx. 7 hours of practice (incl. lunch break)
1. Welcome & safety briefing
Introduction to the course and expectations
Gym rules, equipment safety, hygiene, spotting basics
2. Warm-up – why it matters
Explanation:
Why we warm up
What happens in the body during warm-up (joints, muscles, nervous system)
Practical:
General warm-up (whole-body mobilisation)
Dynamic mobility for main joints (ankles, hips, spine, shoulders)
Example warm-up routines for lower/upper body days
3. Bodyweight technique – full overview
All exercises are explained and practised in sections:
A. Lower body – front & back of the body
Squats and squat variations
Hip hinge patterns (good morning, wall hinge, basic deadlift pattern without load)
Lunges (forward, backward, lateral)
Glute activation and hamstring work
B. Upper body – push & pull
Push-ups and regressions/progressions
Rowing patterns with bodyweight (using support/TRX/body position)
Basic pressing and support patterns (plank variations, shoulder stability drills)
C. Positions and planes
Standing, supine (lying on the back), prone (lying on the front), kneeling and half-kneeling positions
Side work (side planks, side lunges) – working both sides of the body equally
Rotational patterns – key but often ignored:
trunk rotations
anti-rotation exercises
4. Cool-down & stretching – the missing link
Explanation:
Why cool-down is important for recovery and the nervous system
Difference between dynamic and static stretching
Practical:
Simple cool-down sequences after a full-body workout
Stretching for main muscle groups used in the session
How to choose stretches and how long to hold them
5. Q&A / recap
Review of key mistakes and corrections
Individual feedback and homework: basic warm-up + bodyweight routine
Approx. 7 hours of practice (incl. lunch break)
1. Warm-up
Short dynamic warm-up led by the group
Coaches correct technique based on Day 1 learning.
2. Cardio machines – practical block
Treadmill, bike, cross-trainer, rower, etc.
How to:
set up the machine
use safely
choose intensity (heart rate / RPE)
Example warm-up and interval protocols
3. Strength machines – shaping and strengthening
Introduction to main machine groups:
leg press, leg curl, leg extension
chest press, row machine, shoulder press, lat pulldown, cable systems
How to:
Adjust the machine correctly to your body.
Choose a safe range of motion.
avoid common mistakes
4. Small equipment block – “train anywhere”
Focus: tools you can use in the gym, at home, or on holiday, without a full gym.
Resistance bands & mini bands – activation, strength, mobility
TRX / suspension trainer – upper body, lower body and core exercises
Swiss ball – stability, core work, regression/progression options
Rings / light tools (e.g., gliding discs, small balls)
All exercises are tested in mini circuits, so participants feel how to build a complete session with minimal equipment.
5. Stretching & recovery
End-of-day stretching routine
Simple self-care strategies after training (breathing, light mobility)
6. Q&A / recap
Which tools do you already have at home?
How to build a “hotel workout” or “home workout” from today’s session
Approx. 7 hours of practice (incl. lunch break)
1. Warm-up
Group-led warm-up chosen and explained by participants
Coach gives feedback on structure and flow
2. Building your own training session
How to choose exercises based on:
goals (strength / fat loss / general fitness)
available time
equipment
training experience
Exercise order:
multi-joint (compound) before isolation
big muscle groups before small ones
3. Compound vs isolation exercises – feel the difference
Practical comparison:
Squat vs leg extension
Bench press vs chest fly
Row vs biceps curl
When and why to use each type in your programme
4. Tempo & types of muscle action
You learn and practise:
Concentric phase – lifting / shortening
Eccentric phase – lowering / lengthening
Isometric phase – holding / stabilising
Practical drills:
Same exercise at different tempos
Understanding time under tension and its effect on training results
5. Modifying and progressing your own programme
How to:
increase or decrease difficulty (load, reps, sets, tempo, rest)
adapt exercises for joint pain or limitation
Avoid plateaus by changing variables intelligently.
Participants design their own full-body programme using:
bodyweight exercises
machines
small equipment
Each programme is reviewed and corrected by the instructor.
6. Final recap & next steps
Summary of the three days – key principles to remember
How this module connects to:
full gym & fitness instructor education
Global Personal Trainer pathway
Individual feedback and recommendations for further learning
There is no final exam in the PFS Gym Introduction® —Practical Part module.
This program is designed as a skill-building practical workshop, not a qualification assessment.
Participants who complete 100% of the training days receive an official:
confirming participation in the practical education module.
When you enrol in this course, you pay only once — and you receive:
✔ lifetime access to every future edition of this course
✔ the right to repeat the training as many times as you wish
✔ free attendance in any course location across Ireland
✔ the freedom to return later to refresh your skills—even after completing the whole module.
This means you will never pay again to attend this course, regardless of schedule or venue.
This module is part of the ProFi Fitness School® education pathway and is intended for:
future gym & fitness instructors
future personal trainers
This course is designed for individuals who wish to train safely and effectively in the gym.
It is a continuing education/CPD-style practical course, not a stand-alone fitness qualification.
There is no final exam in the PFS Gym Introduction® —Practical Part module.
This program is designed as a skill-building practical workshop, not a qualification assessment.
Participants who complete 100% of the training days receive an official:
confirming participation in the practical education module.
When you enrol in this course, you pay only once — and you receive:
✔ lifetime access to every future edition of this course
✔ the right to repeat the training as many times as you wish
✔ free attendance in any course location across Ireland
✔ the freedom to return later to refresh your skills—even after completing the whole module.
This means you will never pay again to attend this course, regardless of schedule or venue.
This module is part of the ProFi Fitness School® education pathway and is intended for:
future gym & fitness instructors
future personal trainers
This course is designed for individuals who wish to train safely and effectively in the gym.
It is a continuing education/CPD-style practical course, not a stand-alone fitness qualification.
€290—one payment, lifetime access.
Your enrolment fee gives you unlimited attendance at all future editions of this course— in any location across Ireland.
You can return as many times as you like to refresh your skills, build confidence, and continue learning — at no extra cost.
Members of the host club and all club staff receive
FREE entry to this course
Simply register through our website — your place will be confirmed by email.
✔ 100% of the same education
✔ full participation
✔ Certificate of attendance available after completion
Please note: Places are limited to 10 participants per course, so registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
We operate on a first-come, first-served basis — with no exceptions.
Each course is limited to 10 participants only.
To secure your place, payment must be made at the time of registration.
After registering, you have five calendar days to complete the payment.
If payment isn't received by then, your spot will be given to someone else.
If your registration expires, you are welcome to register again — provided places are still available.
Please note: the 5-day payment window cannot be extended.
Once you register, you will be guided through the payment process.
You may pay via:
✔ Bank Transfer
✔ PayPal
❌ Cash payments are not accepted.
If you experience any issues with your payment, and you have already checked our FAQ page, please contact us through the Contact section — we’re delighted to help.
