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Fitness Training Academy

Get into the fitness industry with a fully-funded two-year course for 16-18 year olds.

We're the world’s first YMCA. As a leading UK health, education and wellbeing charity we’re all about mind, body and spirit and believe in helping people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives.

Around Central YMCA

Around Central YMCA

Full-time and part-time courses for 16-18 year olds: 9 centres across the UK

Apprenticeships: Earn money, gain experience and build a career

On course module of a practical Sports Massage Therapy for YMCAfit

Delivering world-class fitness training across the UK: YMCAfit

Gym member using kettlebells on the main sports hall floor

Gym and wellbeing centre for the community: YMCA Club

Yoga and Wellbeing Classes: YMCA at OneKX

Learner and tutor practical training session with a row machine

Developing globally-recognised qualifications: YMCA Awards

Latest from Central YMCA

Michael hopes that his own FTA journey will inspire others

Ditching Xbox and junk food for a career in fitness

YMCA celebrates its 175th birthday

The YMCA movement marks its 175th birthday with a three day global celebration in London

Charity news and comment

Central YMCA appoints new CEO, Arvinda Gohil

We are delighted to announce that Arvinda Gohil, former CEO of charity Community Links, will join Central YMCA on 19th September 2019 as our new Chief Executive Officer.

Charity news and comment

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