What we do

InstructAbility is a multi award winning bespoke programme designed to engage disabled people in the fitness industry as gym instructors and gym users.

The scheme provides disabled people with free, accessible fitness industry training and qualifications followed by a voluntary industry work placement where instructors work to encourage more disabled people in the local community to participate in fitness activities.

InstructAbility is funded by Sport England and offers disabled people free gym instructor training and an industry work placement. The aim of the scheme, created by Aspire, the spinal injury charity and delivered in partnership with YMCAfit, is to support disabled people into a fitness career where they can encourage other disabled people to access leisure facilities and enjoy and active lifestyle.

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Spinal cord injury paralyses someone every four hours

New estimates by Spinal Injuries Association, Aspire and Back Up – three of the leading charities providing support to spinal cord injured people – show that the number of people paralysed by a spinal cord injury is much higher than previously estimated. The charities are calling on all government departments to ensure that every spinal cord injured person has the care and support they need and deserve to lead a fulfilled and independent life.
Aspire 2019 Swim Course

Our latest cohort of students have completed and passed their Level 2 Swimming Instructor training. They are now on placement engaging disabled people in swimming activities. Contact us if you are interested in getting in the pool so we can put you in touch with your closest instructor.
GLL London 2019 Gym Course

Held at Better Kensington Leisure Centre, this is a Level 2 Fitness Instructor Course and FUNction Fitness CPD with Industry Work Placement.
Sandwell 2019 Gym Course

Held at Portway Lifestyle Centre in the West Midlands, this is a Level 2 Fitness Instructor Course and FUNction Fitness CPD with Industry Work Placement.