The MGM Instructor Pathway
Master the art of freestyle group fitness instruction
with expert coaching
8 Weeks of Live Group Coaching + 2 One-on-One Sessions
Starts Monday 6th October 2025
Early Bird Pricing Ends 8th September – Secure Your Spot!
Small group coaching for personalised support – Limited spots available!
Are you feeling stuck as an instructor?
- You feel unsure about your cueing, coaching, and class leadership.
- You want to transition into a new modality but don’t know where to start.
- You struggle to keep classes engaging and fresh without spending hours on planning.
- You feel like your teaching skills have plateaued, but you’re not sure how to improve.
- You lack confidence in your ability to adapt and teach different class formats effectively.
The MGM Instructor Pathway gives you practical coaching, step-by-step training, and expert feedback to help you teach with confidence and impact.
Why Choose MGM Instructor Pathway?
There are many coaching courses out there—but none like this!
The MGM Instructor Pathway is not just another certification.
It’s a hands-on, practical, and interactive experience designed for group fitness instructors who want to refine their skills and grow their confidence in the real world.
Learn from industry-leading coaches who have helped hundreds of instructors succeed.
Get personalised feedback tailored to your strengths and areas of growth.
Practical teaching strategies you can implement immediately in your classes.
A progressive learning approach that builds your confidence and skills step by step.
Why Learn From Us?
At My Group Move, we don’t just teach theory—we mentor, coach, and equip instructors with the practical skills needed to confidently lead group fitness classes. With over 50 years of combined experience, we’ve trained thousands of instructors worldwide, helping them build long-term careers in fitness.
Our expertise has been recognised by industry leaders such as AusActive, FILEX, FITEX, and Power Music. When you join the MGM Instructor Pathway, you’re not just enrolling in a course—you’re gaining mentors who are committed to your success.
Marietta Mehanni
- Industry Recognition: Honored with the AusActive Role of Honour in 2023 and the Monash 'Outstanding Contribution to the Industry' award in 2019.
- International Presenter: Over 30 years of experience presenting at global fitness conventions, including FILEX and FITEX.
- Educational Leadership: Co-founder of My Group Move, dedicated to training and mentoring group fitness instructors.
- Innovator: Co-creator of mSwing, a fascia-based group fitness program enhancing functional movement patterns.
- Advocate: Pelvic Floor First Ambassador with the Continence Foundation of Australia, promoting pelvic floor health in fitness.
Maria Teresa Stone
- Pioneering Instructor: Over 28 years in the fitness industry, instrumental in launching Zumba® in New Zealand and Australia in 2009.
- Extensive Experience: Has trained thousands of instructors across the Australasia Pacific region.
- Industry Honors: Inducted into Fitness Australia's (AusActive) Roll of Honour in 2016 for significant contributions to the fitness industry.
- Holistic Health Advocate: Certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and co-creator of the '18 Days to Well-being' program.
- Entrepreneur: Co-founder of My Group Move, providing essential training and support to group fitness instructors worldwide.
By the end of this program,
you will have…
Learnt how to use music in your classes to motivate your participants and make the class flow smoothly.
The ability to set up a class, build rapport with conversation and body language and create an environment for participants to feel welcome and become part of a community.
Mastered clear verbal and nonverbal communication during a workout so that everyone understands the instructions and knows how to maximise their workouts.
Developed your own choreography, so you are able to design classes that match your personal teaching style and is appropriate for the people who participate in your classes.
Expertly demonstrated exercise techniques and movement patterns and to be able to keep participants fully engaged
Created a variety of different warm-up sequences that not only provide physiological benefits but also excite participants about the workout they are about to do.
Crafted cool-downs and stretches that leave your participants feeling energised, motivated, and eager to come back for more classes.
Recognised by AUSactive 14 CEC's, FitRec 30 Points & REPS (Exercise New Zealand) 20 CPD's.
"I can’t thank Marietta and Maria Teresa from MGM enough for their guidance, support and encouragement throughout the My Group Move - Instructor Pathway Course. It has been an engaging and rewarding course from the very first minute until the last zoom.
I have learnt and grown so much throughout the course and I now feel a part of a fantastic community with MGM.
I am excited to continue my journey as a fitness instructor to be able to help, support and motivate people to keep moving and feel I have gained many more skills to assist me in being able to do this in the best way possible - after all, helping people is one of the most positive ways to live your life.
I would encourage every Group Fitness Instructor, new and old, to join Marietta and Maria and participate in the MGM Instructor Pathway Course – it’s a guaranteed opportunity to grow your skills and ignite and invigorate your MOJO."
Reni Connell, Group Fitness Instructor
Course starting date Monday 6th October, 2025
Enrol now!
What's Inside MGM Instructor Pathway
Module 1: Move to the beat
If you want to perform your true potential as a group fitness instructor, it is vital that you learn how to harness the power of music. Move to the Beat was designed with this objective in mind and is packed with information aimed at empowering you to use music in group fitness classes!
Highlights:
- How to find the music beat.
- How to make the right music choices during class.
- How to best use music as a cue to control movement and tempo.
Module 2: Communication and Connection
No matter what kind of instructor you are, we can all agree that teaching an exercise class is a lot like having a conversation. In this module we'll help you identify some key verbal and non-verbal cues that will let your participants know exactly what you want them to do.
Highlights:
- How to connect with participants so that they feel welcomed and comfortable with you and the workout that they are about to partake in.
- How to provide non-verbal cues used for orientation, clarification, direction, feedback and adjustments.
- How to use verbal cues to help your group move more safely.
Module 3: Choreography and flow
This module will provide you with the foundations for creating your own freestyle classes by understanding the most commonly used teaching methods. Now you can create workout magic that keeps people coming back for more.
Highlights:
- Learn the methods of class creation.
- Create reliable sequences that your students will enjoy and will be able to perform with confidence.
- How to structure learning curves so that participants are able to follow and get a workout.
Module 4: The art of the start
In this module you will learn how to get participants ready for class while creating a positive atmosphere. Find out how a warm up sets the tone, creates energy in the room and builds a more intimate connection between the group fitness instructors and participants .
Highlights:
- Find out what you need to include in your warm ups.
- How to create warm ups for different formats.
- Learn how to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome, builds energy and increases their performance.
Module 5: The final piece - Stretch and release
Learn how to put the finishing touches on your group fitness class. You will create choreographed stretches that are engaging and effective. This module will teach you how to bring closure to your class so every participant leaves feeling satisfied and happy.
Highlights:
- Discover how to effectively end your class and leave every participant feeling accomplished and happy.
- Discover different ways to stretch the body.
- Dive deeper into the specifics of creating choreographed stretches to music to provide an uplifting end to your class.
Module 6: Muscle conditioning essentials
Find out how to use body weight and simple and innovative exercises that you can use in any group fitness class. Learn how to use dumbbells, the step and the barbell for resistance in order to provide variety for your workout.
Highlights:
- Learn the basics for teaching a muscle conditioning classes.
- How to create your own muscle conditioning class using body weight as well as equipment.
- Learn how to teach and correct technique.
When You Enrol During This Limited Time, You’ll Get:
1. MGM Instructor Pathway Certification (Valued at $5,497)
Master the skills to design and deliver unforgettable freestyle group fitness classes that keep participants coming back for more.
2. 8 Weeks of Live Group Coaching + 2 One-on-One Coaching Sessions
Get real-time, personalised support from expert MGM coaches to ensure you teach with confidence and success.
3. Exclusive MGM Instructor Pathway Facebook Group
Join a private community of like-minded instructors, ask questions, and get weekly live updates from MGM coaches.
4. 6 Implementation Modules – Your Blueprint for Success
This step-by-step system gives you the exact tools and strategies to turn your passion into a career and create exercise experiences that people love.
- Module 1: Designing and structuring your classes for maximum impact.
- Module 2: Mastering cueing techniques to lead with confidence.
- Module 3: Breaking down moves into simple, effective chunks that everyone can follow.
- Module 4: The power of music – learn to structure classes using 4/4 time for seamless instruction.
- Module 5: Pacing movements so everyone can keep up without slowing the class down.
- Module 6: Delivering next-level warm-ups and stretches that excite, engage, and leave participants energised and ready to come back for more.
5. Lifetime Access to Course Content
Once you enrol, you’ll have lifetime access to all course materials, including coaching call recordings, implementation modules, and expert guidance. Revisit the lessons anytime to refresh your skills and continue growing as an instructor!
Spots Are Limited – Enrol Now and Get Lifetime Access!
Plus These Bonuses To Help You Generate
Unstoppable Momentum
Bonus 1
Top 6 Group Exercise Tips Master Class
Top 6 Group Exercise tips Workshop: Want to know how to get from good to great as an instructor? Discover the winning formula for every class, including Maria and Marietta's personal strategies that have stood the test of time and proven to be very effective.
($250 Value)
What You’ll Get:
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Learn the skills you need to create a significant shift in preparing and delivering a class.
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Find out how to ‘own the stage’ and communicate clearly with everyone during your class.
- Discover the secret communication skills that lead to successful interactions with participants to ensure that they come back
Bonus 2
Let's Get Physical Master Class
Group fitness focuses so much on the ‘doing’ of exercise but how are we communicating this effectively NON VERBALLY? Empower yourself as a group fitness instructor with easy to use strategies that you can use straight away to ensure that you consistently deliver successful classes.
($250 Value)
What You’ll Get:
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Find out how to help people get into the right state of mind before exercise starts, as well as ways to make sure they feel supported throughout their session.
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Discover the silent elements of communication—body language, and how you can use them to create a more positive experience for your clients.
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Strategies for making positive eye contact, projecting a friendlier face, and having the right body language for leading movement in a group fitness setting.
Here’s what you’re getting when you enrol today:
MGM Instructor Pathway certification- $5,497 Value
- Bonus 1 Top 6 Group Exercise Tips Master Class- $250 Value
- Bonus 2 Let's Get Physical Master Class- $250 Value
Total Value: $500
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $5997
Enroll today! And you’ll get access to everything for just:
Marietta and Maria have an incredible amount of knowledge of the group fitness industry, that they share with passion and energy. Their training is engaging, original and I am able to readily apply the skills I have learned. I find the training platform really easy to use (on any device) and love the fact I can do the training when it suits me. I come away from their training feeling motivated and full of new ideas to implement into my classes. MGM training has made me a much better instructor. Thank you so much to you both!
- Danielle Brown, Group Fitness Instructor
Maria and Marietta are truly passionate about delivering the skills and tools to support, educate and empower group fitness instructors throughout their instructor journey. Their online courses cover a variety of topics and are easy to complete and understand and you can apply the learnings immediately. They are the masters in connection, cueing and breaking down information and presenting key concepts in a simple way. Always something to learn and their energy is contagious.
- Lis Cribb, Group Fitness Instructor
Marietta & Maria are the best fitness industry educators I know.
They make learning a joy and I always come away from their workshops and trainings inspired, invigorated and ready to put my newly-gained knowledge into practice in my group ex classes.
If you’ve never taken a My Group Move course (on line, or face to face), you’re really missing out!
- Judy Davenport
Plus you'll be backed by a risk-free 30-day guarantee
Let us say this upfront.
The MGM instructor pathway is the most comprehensive, step-by-step implementation program for group fitness instructors who are excited and COMMITTED about creating and launching their group fitness classes this year!
Our MGM community is highly-curated and filled with helpful, motivated, and super-supportive members who build their own group fitness communities. When you join, you will be part of this special group.
Now here's the kicker.
By the end of these 30 days, you'll be on your way to becoming a group fitness instructor and completing the course.
If you don't feel confident and satisfied with the content and service, simply reach out, show us you've completed the work, and we'll refund your investment. Full details here.
Course starting date Monday 6th October, 2025
Enrol now!
If you’re thinking “this sounds amazing but I'm still not 100% sure” keep reading…
Give the MGM Instructor Pathway a 30 day risk-free shot if you’re motivated by any of the following:
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You have secretly wanted to be a group fitness instructor but didn't know where to start.
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You want a career change that is more flexible and can work around family commitments.
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You have always had a passion for helping people live healthier lifestyles.
- You’ve watched your favourite fitness instructors and said to yourself, “I wish I could teach group fitness classes like that someday.”
- You are ready to put in the work to join the thousands of other successful group fitness instructors leading groups of people to improved health and well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
What people asked before signing up for MGM Instructor Pathway.
