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Become an Advanced Personal Trainer with this incredible 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

Impact Report 2018-19

Learn about the impact we made in 2018-2019 across our charity.

Latest from Central YMCA

Aliesha: “The Fitness Training Academy is a new way of learning”

FTA student has finally found her niche

Catalyst Housing wins YMCA Employer of the Year Award

Catalyst – committed to employee development and retention

Apprenticeships

19-year-old Elle wins YMCA Apprentice of the Year Award

Elle Smith

Apprenticeships

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