16 Hour - Group Strength Teacher Training
Teacher
Sydney Mayer
Hours
16 Hour Intensive
Cost
Early Bird $500 CAD + gst
Regular $699 CAD + gst
(Early Bird ends September 6th 2026)
Upcoming Courses
September 19th/20th
11:15am-7:15pm both days
Key Topics
Philosophy of Strength, Prerequisites of Strength, Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics, Cueing, Programming, Teaching Group Fitness, Foundational Movement Patterns, Exercises
Group Strength Teacher Training
The Mind & Move Strength course educates teachers on how to lead group strength classes that develop power, control, and resilience while maintaining a fun environment that encourages support, growth and wellness.
Our group strength classes focus on: functional movement patterns, intelligent load management, joint stability and control, sustainable strength development, and movement as just one of the pieces of your wellness journey.
Strength is a skill.
Students must first learn how to move well, then how to load those movements effectively. We’ll educate you on how to best support your students’ unique strength journeys.
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With over a decade of experience, Sydney brings a modern, strength-forward approach to Pilates. Grounded in classical Pilates principles, her teaching style has evolved to incorporate functional strength, mobility, and layered movement patterns. She honours the roots of the method while pushing its future forward, using Pilates as a foundation for building intelligent, resilient bodies.
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Sydney is a Registered Experienced Yoga Teacher and Registered Yoga Teacher Trainer with Yoga Alliance, and a Certified Personal Trainer through ISSA. She holds over 30+ industry certifications, including Barre, Pilates, and Cycling, and most recently earned her Functional Range Conditioning (FRCms) Mobility Specialist accreditation with Functional Range Systems (Dr. Spina).
Key Topics:
Philosophy of Strength
Strength Anatomy & Biomechanics, Techniques, Foundational Movement Patterns, Exercises
Teaching Strength: Group Fitness, Programming, Cueing, Heart Rate & Recovery, Warm Ups & Cool Downs
Course Learning Outcomes:
Define what “strength” really means.
Explore the why behind Strength Training.
Learn the difference between Higher-Threshold Motor Units and Lower-Threshold Motor Units.
Develop a deeper understanding of functional anatomy and how it’s applied to strength fitness workouts and movements.
Build a solid grasp of body mechanics and alignment for safe and effective movements.
Learn the pre-requisites of strength - mobility: the system of strength.
Design effective classes using strategy to build strength, mobility and connect with messaging, rather than random exercises.
Develop problem-solving skills to adapt movements for diverse abilities and needs.
Build confidence to lead unique and meaningful Strength classes that help your students connect and experience a practice beyond the movements.
Apply techniques to blend with other disciplines such as yoga, barre, pilates and other group fitness workouts.
Don’t have the prerequisites?
Included with Course:
16 Hour In Person: lecture, discussion, practice teach, classes
Course Manual
Course Certificate - 16 Hours CE Credits (Yoga Alliance Accredited & Recognized by ISSA, BCRPA & more)
Join the Mind & Move Community, attend events, activations and community get togethers
To Receive Certificate:
Teach A 45-Minute Strength Class. Options: Submit recorded video, Teach a Public Pop Up Class at The Emerald Club, OR Teach a Private Class at The Emerald Club.
Submit Reflection Questions
Registration
16 Hour In-Person Group Strength Training Course
Course Dates 2026: September 19th/20th 11:15am-7:15pm each day
PreReqs: Any 1 or more of the following: 200 Hour YTT, Group Fitness, Personal Training, Barre Certification or Equivalent.