Our Coaches
Our coach finders features a diverse set of fitness experts all around the world. Whether you’re aiming for 100% obstacle completion, cross-training for a trail run or just want to move your body, their is a Spartan coach for you!
Why Specialize?
Train with fellow friends and Spartans in a 90 minute bodyweight session that will challenge your mind while training and sculpting you. Our very own Spartan coaches cater to all levels of fitness so there are no excuses for excuses.
What certifications exist?
SGX LEVEL 1
Learn how to train others with periodized workouts and a holistic view of fitness infused with Spartan values. This same progression is used by professional strength coaches worldwide to develop athletes to the elite level. We believe in the use of functional bodyweight movements as a primary exercise modality because it forms the basis for efficient movement and success in an obstacle race is dependent on the ability to move our own body through and over obstacles.
Completing the Spartan SGX workshop will earn fitness professionals continuing education credits from ACE and ACSM (1.4), NASM (1.4) and AFAA (14).
Benefits:
- 1 Free Spartan Race (Sprint, Super or Beast)*
- Discounts on Spartan Races* & select merchandise
- Rights to develop and run Spartan SGX training classes*
- Rights to use SGX logos (which integrate the well-known Spartan helmet logo) to promote these classes*
- Listing in the Coach and Class Finder on Spartan.com
- Additional opportunities to promote their fitness business
- A career path, as a Level 2 coach and class Instructor
How To:
Enroll in an SGX workshop!
Individual with prior fitness background:
- Passing score on the Spartan SGX workshop exam
- Current CPR/AED certification
Individual without prior fitness background:
- Passing score on the Spartan SGX Foundations Exam & Spartan SGX workshop exam
- Current CPR/AED certification
SGX LEVEL 2
Spartan SGX is an evidence based group training program. Although the primary goal is to prepare people for obstacle races, it is much more than that. The program is equally about health and wellness as it is about exercise.
Spartan SGX L2 advances the knowledge gained in
L1 and moves in a direction of fitness and training for improved performance in obstacle races.
The L2 course is a prerequisite to become an SGX or SOS course instructor. Must be current with SGX L1 Coach to register.
Completing the Spartan SGX workshop will earn fitness professionals continuing education credits from ACE and ACSM (1.4), NASM (1.4) and AFAA (14).
- 1 Free Spartan Race (Sprint, Super or Beast)*
- Discounts on Spartan Races*
- Discounts on select Spartan merchandise
- Rights to develop and run Spartan SGX training classes*
- Rights to use SGX logos (which integrate the well-known Spartan helmet logo) to promote these classes*
- Listing in the Coach and Class Finder on Spartan.com
- Additional opportunities to promote their fitness business
- A career path, as a Level 2 coach and class Instructor
Check out course syllabus for full details: [https://www.spartancoaches.com/downloads/SGX.L2.Syllabus.pdf]
Interested in signing up? Contact Us: sgx@spartan.com
find details of other certifications HERE.
Build your fitness acumen with SPARTAN TRAINING® Specialty Certifications.
Our fitness education workshops emphasize foundational bodyweight movements and periodized training will benefit all athletes, even if they are not training for a Spartan Race.
See our events calendar HERE.
What is the Obstacle Specialist Workshop
Spartan OS is all about the obstacles. In the one-day hands-on class, you will learn the techniques needed to dominate the Spartan Race. You will uncover and learn how to overcome the often subtle weaknesses that cause big-time limitations on the course. Fitness professional? Take this class and learn how to bring obstacle-specific training to your box, gym or studio.