Health and Fitness Courses in Manchester

Launch Your Fitness Career In Manchester

Get Real Training so you can make a real impact

Looking to kickstart a career in the health and fitness industry? FitAsylum offers accredited fitness courses in Manchester that blend expert-led, in-person training with flexible learning. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to specialise. From gym instructing to sports massage, our Manchester health and fitness courses are designed to build real skills, not just tick boxes.

Fitasylum is has been recognised for it's high quality by Active IQ's Quality Charter.
Fitasylum is one of CIMSPA's highest quality training providers
Fitasylum is a government registered training provider, which means we can accept student loans.

The quality of our fitness courses are recognised by industry leaders, including Active IQ and CIMSPA.

Trusted & Accredited

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  • Become a personal trainer with no experience

    Level 3 Gym Instructing and Personal Training

    Funding Available

    Go straight from beginner to fully qualified PT with this combined course. Designed for those who want to hit the ground running.

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  • Become a Sports Massage Therapist with no experience

    Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy

    Funding Available

    Learn the foundations of massage techniques, anatomy, and client care. No prior experience needed!

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  • Work with medical professionals with Exercise Referral

    Level 3 Exercise Referral

    Designed for PTs and fitness professionals looking to expand into health-focused coaching. Study at your own pace from home.

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  • Start working in a gym with Level 2 Gym Instructing

    Level 2 Gym Instructing

    Your entry point into the fitness industry. Learn how to lead group sessions and support clients safely on the gym floor.

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  • Top up your level 2 fitness instructing with Level 3 Personal Trainer in Seaforth, Liverpool

    Level 3 Personal Training

    Funding Available

    Already qualified at Level 2? Step up your career and learn advanced training methods, client programming, and more.

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  • Manchester Sports Massage group class

    Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy

    Partial Funding Available

    Build on your Level 3 knowledge and work with clients suffering from sports-related injuries and muscular dysfunction.

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Our blended learning style means you can have all the benefits of a full-time practical course with the flexibility of an online course.

Flexible & Practical

Why Choose FitAsylum?

  • Small group sizes for focused support

  • Experienced tutors who work in the industry

  • Government funding available on most courses

  • Fortnightly classroom days to suit busy lives

  • Trusted by gyms and employers across the North

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Practical, hands-on training is at the heart of our fitness courses

Real-World Experience

Most of our courses are eligible for the Advanced Learner Loan, so you can train now and pay later. We’ll walk you through the process and make sure everything is clear from day one.

Funding & Support

Career Investment

A loan will allow you to invest in your sports and fitness career now, and you can pay it back later.

No Credit Checks

Your income does not matter with an Advanced Learning Loan, and credit checks aren’t carried out.

Repay Later

The loan repayments won’t begin until your income is over £27,295 a year, and will pause if it drops below.

Our Partners

  • Active iQ logo with purple and gray text
  • FLM Training logo with blue and black text
  • Your Personal Training logo with green and black text.
  • Logo of British Armed Forces Covenant featuring a lion holding a Union Jack flag and a crown above, with text "Armed Forces Covenant" beneath.
  • A circular logo with a blue background, orange border, and blue text that reads "Enhanced LEarning Credit" at the top and "Provider ID - 11377" at the bottom. The center features a stylized open book and a graduation cap, with the word "elcAs" in orange and a yellow pencil above the letter "l."
  • Logo of the Education & Skills Funding Agency with a black crest and black text on a white background.
  • Logo for Total Fitness with the words 'total' in black and 'fitness' in blue.
  • CIMSPA logo with the tagline 'Quality Assured Enhancing' and three stars.
  • Logo for FITNESS Connection Gym featuring a red dumbbell and the word FITNESS in bold white letters, with 'Connection Gym' written below.
  • PureGym logo featuring a stylized ear outline with a teal circle and the words 'PUREGYM'.
  • FitAsylum Partner, The Gym Group
  • FitAsylum Partner, Kane Training

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer a full pathway of courses in Manchester including Level 2 Gym Instructing, Level 3 Personal Training (including top-ups), and both Level 3 and Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy. Exercise Referral is also available online.

  • We hold our classes in different places across Manchester. For our Sports Massage Courses they are delivered in the Holiday Inn at Trafford City, while our gym classes are held at PureGym Denton.

  • Yes! Many of our Manchester-based courses are fully or partially funded through the Advanced Learner Loan. This includes full funding for L3 Sports Massage and the combined Gym & Personal Training Diploma. Speak to our team to check your eligibility.

  • Absolutely. Our blended learning model combines online study with in-person classroom days every two weeks. It’s perfect for people working full-time, parenting, or switching careers.

  • It depends on your starting point and career goals. If you're brand new to the industry, our GIPT or Sports Massage Therapy courses are great entry points.

    Already qualified? You might choose to top up with Level 3 PT, progress into Exercise Referral, or expand into massage therapy.

    Still unsure? Get in touch and we’ll help you choose the right path for your goals.

  • Most of our courses use a blended learning approach, combining online study with in-person practical training in Manchester. This means you can study at your own pace from home, and still gain hands-on experience in a real gym or massage environment.

    If you’re looking for fully remote training, our Level 3 Exercise Referral course is delivered 100% online with flexible study options.

  • You’ll have direct access to experienced tutors throughout your course by phone, email, and in person.

    We don’t just prepare you to pass. We help you grow the confidence, skills, and tools to launch your career – whether you want to be employed, self-employed, or build your own business.