STRENGTH IN SOBRIETY. POWER IN COMMUNITY. ELEVATED BY MOVEMENT.

Continuing Education Units

  • 0.6 ACE
  • 0.6 NASM
  • 6.0 AFFA
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Impactful. Empowering. Community-Driven. The Recovery Barre blends an uplifting recovery meeting with an all-levels barre and Pilates class—open to anyone seeking, living in, or supporting sobriety. In partnership with The Recovery Barre nonprofit, this transformational program expands access to movement in sobriety, empowering leaders to broaden pathways to wellness and cultivate welcoming spaces where belonging thrives. 

Guided by trauma-informed best practices, classes require no equipment and can be facilitated in any setting. You’ll learn to lead meaningful discussions and design accessible classes that prioritize functional movement, honor the physical considerations of early sobriety, and deliver an engaging, empowering experience for participants of all backgrounds and stages of recovery.

Backed by a comprehensive, ready-to-use leader guide, repeatable class blueprint, and ongoing nonprofit marketing and outreach support, you’ll walk away with everything you need to instantly launch a powerful program with lasting impact.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • The Recovery Barre Programming: Learn how to use The Recovery Barre programming to create a welcoming community space, lead accessible movement classes, and become an integral part of the overarching mission.
  • Warm-Up Fundamentals: Apply exercise science best practices to design purposeful warm-ups that reduce injury risk, prioritize safety, and prepare the mind and body effectively for movement.
  • Barre Foundations & Pilates Principals: Learn foundational barre and Pilates principles, breath cueing, essential group fitness skills, and functional movement patterns that support everyday strength and mobility.
  • Recovery Awareness & Considerations: Understand sober identities, growing cultural influence, brain-body benefits of movement, and key physical and emotional considerations for safe recovery-focused classes.
  • Trauma-Informed & Body-Neutral Instruction: Apply cueing strategies to create an empowering environment that rebuilds body trust, encourages choice, and supports autonomy.
  • Simplified Sequencing & Accessible Formatting: Teach prop-free, simplified classes that build self-efficacy, use intentional sequencing, and incorporate music with BPMs that support appropriate pacing.
  • Meeting Facilitation Skills: Foster a warm, welcoming community and lead discussions using a repeatable, done-for-you leader guide that honors all sober paths, beliefs, and identities.
  • Ethics, Scope of Practice, & Community Partnerships: Understand your role and scope, maintain healthy boundaries, lead with care, and build community partnerships that keep classes free, accessible, and respectful of your time and service.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 4-hr Livestream or 6-hr In-Person Training: Your in-person or livestream training includes an educational lecture, discussions, a full 75-minute Recovery Barre experience, and in-depth breakdowns of key programming concepts and considerations. Livestream attendees will receive 30-day access to the training recording.
  • 2 Hours of On-Demand Educational Content: Includes two signature class videos and key Recovery Barre movement breakdowns with cueing for safe alignment, led by program creator Ashlynn Howe
  • The Recovery Barre Instructor Manual: A comprehensive guide covering evidence-based movement and recovery research, practical program applications, and best teaching practices.
  • Turnkey Program Leader Guide: A comprehensive, ready-to-use leader guide with a repeatable, pre-scripted meeting format, discussion prompts, gratitude-centered mindfulness cooldowns, and templates to secure community partnerships.
  • Continuing Education Credits & Certificate of Completion: Verifies your training completion and awards 6.0 AFAA, 0.6 NASM, and 0.6 ACE CEUs.
  • FPP App & Anytime Access to Training Materials: Enjoy lifetime access to your certification materials, on-demand videos, and supporting resources on-the-go with the Fit Pro Programming app.
  • The Recovery Barre Instructor Community: Join The Recovery Barre instructor community group to access nonprofit resources, connect with fellow instructors, and stay engaged through ongoing support, collaboration opportunities, and upcoming events.
  • Nonprofit Resources, Marketing, & Outreach Support: Apply for mat grants, receive done-for-you marketing materials and outreach support, and have your class listed on the nonprofit directory, social media, email channels, and nationwide partner platforms—expanding your impact and helping those seeking support discover your offerings.

WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR

  • This training is ideal for fitness instructors, recovery professionals, studios looking to support their community and expand their reach, or anyone passionate about leading a sober movement community. No prior group fitness experience is required, though Barre Above or other certification is strongly recommended. Certified instructors who wish to expand their fitness instruction skills can access continuing education at reduced rates through Fit Pro Programming and the Barre Fitness Alliance.

Learn more about impact, training scholarships, and partnerships at TheRecoveryBarre.org.

GET CERTIFIED

Training Price: $199

Fit Pro Programming is committed to providing straightforward, seamless programming with zero licensing fees for clubs and studios and no instructor recertification or renewal fees—ever. Get certified in The Recovery Barre and join a powerful movement that elevates your offerings, ignites joy, and creates meaningful, community-driven impact. Register now!

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