We’re so excited you’re interested in learning more about Revelation Wellness Instructor Training!
We train people just like you to become faith-based group fitness instructors who bring health and healing through Christ to a lost and hurting world. You’ll find the answers to many of your questions here. You’ll also receive an email from an enrollment advisor who is happy to answer any additional questions. We’re praying for you as you seek God’s will in pursuing this life-changing program!
Questions? SCHEDULE AN ENRollment call today
We encourage you to connect with an Enrollment Advisor. You can join a Zoom Q&A session or schedule a one-on-one call. These calls are optional but allow you to ask questions and meet others who are considering becoming a Revelation Wellness Instructor
What is Revelation Wellness Instructor Training?
Revelation Wellness Instructor Training equips and sends out disciples of Jesus Christ who desire to live healthy, whole, and integrated lives in mind, body, soul, and Spirit.
Revelation Wellness believes that everybody holds a story (good or bad). A Revelation Wellness Instructor is passionate about helping people embrace their stories as they move towards physical and spiritual health, healing, and wholeness. Since how we use our bodies is an expression of what we believe in our hearts, what we do with our bodies can’t be ignored, nor can it be shamed.
All Revelation Wellness Instructors learn how to provide safe and inspiring places for people to love God, get healthy, be whole, and love others so they can become the people they were created to be – which is more than a number on a scale, an age on a birth certificate, or the size of their jeans.
All instructors learn how to teach a safe and effective Revelation Fitness class where physical movement becomes a get-to and not a have-to. They also become certified facilitators of The Wellness Revelation, an 8-week book/curriculum study designed to help people lose what weighs them down so they are free to love God, themselves, and others.
Whether leading people through The Wellness Revelation or moving them in a Revelation Fitness class, Revelation Wellness Instructors are missionaries of hope in what can be a dry and weary wellness and fitness world.
Whether you’re newer to fitness or a seasoned professional, Revelation Wellness Instructor Training is for the person who:
» Wants to know and grow in their identity as a loved and wanted child of God
» Wants to bring fresh vision, voice, and hope into the fitness and wellness world
» Believes the good news Gospel message is a message of wholeness; a call to love God with ALL of who we are in heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:28-32)
» Is aware of the human tendency to obsess over our bodies or neglect our bodies and that only God’s grace can keep us from falling into either trap
» Knows healthy living must be about more than just the food or the fitness
» Wants to help people live in total freedom
» Believes people who are free in Christ have the ability to free other people
» Wants to be transformed by the renewing of their mind and not be conformed to the patterns of this world
» Believes God qualifies the called and doesn’t just call the qualified
» Desires for health and fitness to be seen and valued in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and ages
» Believes obedience to God’s will and ways always brings God’s immeasurably more
“I went into training open to receiving what the Lord had to offer me. There were SO many fruitful blessings! But the most unexpected blessing was the lifelong friendships created with my ‘small group sisters’. God uniquely chose us for each other. Forever grateful!” Carissa H.
- How to turn workouts into a time of joy, strength, and freedom
- What it takes to be a HEALTHY disciple of Jesus (not a perfect disciple, but healthy and whole)
- How to get to the root of unhealthy relationships with food, exercise, body image, and health issues
- Cutting-edge Biblical leadership training and development
- Training on how to lead a community of people who want to love God, get healthy, be whole, and love others
- How poverty (physical or spiritual) and oppression (internal or external) affect our health
- How to apply Biblical teachings to our physical body
- Understand healthy body biomechanics for successful movement that reduces pain
- Create and maintain a life-changing community within your own Revelation Wellness ministry
- Creative use of equipment and space for any type of class
- Understand how you like to move and tools to create a group fitness class/community that fits your style
- Personal growth within a small group to connect and grow together
Upon completion of your training and payment of your monthly membership fee, you receive a wealth of training tools and continued support!
» Ongoing teaching tools and resources for growing and caring for your community
» Monthly Instructor Newsletter
» Access to a private Facebook group for certified instructors
» Access to a private portal of resources, tools, and marketing materials
» Regional development and connection with other instructors in your area
» Workshops to further your knowledge in Christ-centered wellness
» Monthly coaching calls
» Monthly discipleship calls led by founder Alisa Keeton
» Continued resources and education for the application of fitness/wellness and faith
» Workout class ideas and music suggestions to keep your instruction fresh and fun!
» Revelation Wellness merchandise discount
» A lifelong family of fellow brothers and sisters who want to live their lives loving God, getting healthy, being whole, and loving others
Included with our training:
» Comprehensive 9-week digital training manual including a weekly leadership Bible study
» Weekly video tutorials
» Weekly small group meetings (live attendance is required)
» 4-day in-person retreat (Fall 2025)
» Additional required reading (not included in training materials): The Wellness Revelation by Alisa Keeton. Please purchase a copy of this title as it is mandatory for participating in your weekly online class.
Revelation Wellness Instructor Certification consists of two parts:
1. 9-week online training program
2. 4-day LIVE retreat in Williams, Arizona (Fall 2025)
You must complete both components to complete your certification.
COMMITMENT
Instructor candidates must be committed to:
» The Christian faith
» Following and abiding in Christ
» Living Spirit-led lives
» Seeing things through in the face of fear and opposition by the power of His strength
» Using Revelation Wellness tools and materials and abiding by the brand specifications and requirements
» Abiding by the Revelation Wellness Instructor Leadership Covenant
TIME COMMITMENT
Time commitment will vary by student. Your time will be spent between the following requirements: Bible study/ video tutorials/ Reading & Study/ Weekly 2-hour Live Zoom class.
HOME BIBLE STUDY
We will study the book of Nehemiah. A leader of his people, Nehemiah was a man of God who sought, served, and loved God undoubtedly. He had a heart after God’s own heart and desired to see his people and their homeland restored to its once bestowed beauty. Each week you will do your self-study at home and come prepared to your online classroom, ready to share.
WEEKLY WEBINAR/SMALL GROUPS
We meet via webinar every week for 120 minutes using the free software, Zoom. The entire training is 9 sessions, with an introductory session for 10 weeks total. In each weekly webinar, we examine the previous week’s Bible study, answer questions on the practicum of teaching faith-based group (or functional) fitness, review and discuss The Wellness Revelation curriculum, and share what God has shown us regarding our call and our passion to lead others to health and wholeness. You will meet with your Small Group to go deeper and to create community.
WEEKLY VIDEO TUTORIALS
You will watch weekly tutorial videos led by Alisa Keeton and a team of Lead Instructors. These videos will provide an in-depth review of key elements of teaching group fitness classes. You will need a good internet connection for the best experience.
WEEKLY EXERCISE + NUTRITION
We must practice what we are being called to teach. Each student agrees to be physically active and to move at least 4x/week and no more than 6x/week. Each person is asked to practice good food choices by living mindfully and practicing what you’re learning in training. As you are in training, you’ll be challenged to reexamine everything you think you know about food and exercise as you grow in understanding of God’s love for you and the Truth of His Word.
Reading + Journaling
One of the most overlooked aspects of readiness and preparation for the calling on our lives is to make time to be still – to sit, listen, and hear from God. Each instructor in training will find it essential to be a person of prayer during and after certification. Perhaps you already have a personal prayer practice, but if you do not, it is time to begin. Be disciplined about setting aside a specific time that you will “be still and know” (Psalm 46:10). A minimum of 5-10 minutes/day is a good place to start.
Instructor Training Retreat
The retreat is where everything you’ve learned throughout your nine weeks online comes together.
You’ll experience intimacy with God in a safe and healthy environment. Retreat is designed to help set you free because only free people are ready to free people. It will prepare you for the call of being an ambassador of hope to the fitness world. It also gives you more practice time to learn how to teach effective, safe, and Spirit-filled fitness classes and Wellness Revelation small groups.
2025 DATES & COSTS
Enrollment for Fall 2025 is now closed.
Next session will be Fall 2026.
FALL 2025 (Platoon 35) **IN-PERSON RETREAT
Weekly classes: August 26 – October 21
5-day *IN-PERSON retreat: October 26 – 30
Lost Canyon Young Life Camp in Williams, Arizona
Price: $2595
Early Bird price: $2395 (save $200!) by August 5
No-interest payment plans are available!
WHERE: Lost Canyon Young Life Camp, Williams, Arizona
Arrive at PHX by 11:30 am on Sunday, October 26. If you are flying in from the East Coast or need a flight with a connection, we suggest flying in on Saturday evening. If you are delayed, you may miss the shuttle and precious time at retreat. If you are driving directly to Lost Canyon, arrive at the camp at 4pm. *No early arrivals.
How to Enroll & Requirements
for Certification
HOW TO ENROLL
- We highly encourage you to join a Zoom Q&A session or schedule a one to one call with an Enrollment Advisor. These calls are completely optional, but will allow you to ask additional questions and interact with others who are prayerfully considering becoming a Revelation Fitness Instructor.
- Complete the online application and sign our Coach Agreement and Leadership Covenant
Requirements for certification
- Complete the 9-week training, according to the time commitments, and attend the in-person retreat.
- Meet all financial commitments you may have made regarding payment plans. Tuition must be paid in full by the 8th week of class.
- Successfully pass the weekly quizzes.
- Initiate the monthly membership payment after retreat has been completed.
IDEAS ON HOW TO PAY FOR TRAINING
We ask that you seek the Lord for how He will provide the resources for you to attend this training. Some who have come through training have reached out to their worship community while others have asked their family and friends to support them. Be creative, but mostly be open to the Lord and how He will equip and provide for you as He calls you. See our list of Creative Fundraising ideas HERE. No-interest payment plans are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Revelation Fitness a certain style of movement?
Nope. We wouldn’t dare box you in like that! By coming through Instructor Training, you will discover how YOU were created to move and then learn how to communicate and motivate that type of movement to others. Some people are more athletic in movement, and some enjoy moving with the beat. Through training, you will learn how to lead others in a safe, effective, and powerful way, leaving your students feeling successful and encouraged to be who they were created to be and move as they were created to move!
WHY IS THIS PROGRAM NINE WEEKS LONG WHEN MOST FITNESS CERTIFICATIONS HAPPEN IN A ONE OR TWO-DAY TIME PERIOD?
Because the Lord has called Revelation Wellness to go deep. As comprehensive and thorough as this program is, we just couldn’t get to the deep heart work that God wants us to do in a couple of days. God is not in a rush with us, and neither are we with you. Plus, we really value community here. We want to know you and we want you to be known. God is raising up an army—people who refuse to turn back when the going gets rough! And just like a platoon spends time in boot-camp together before they head off to fight, we want to spend time with you! The 9-week training program, along with the retreat, will change your heart forever and link you with like-minded and like-hearted people for the rest of your faith-pursuing life.
How do I know if I have been called to teach Revelation Wellness?
You know you have been called when you just can’t stop thinking about it. Revelation Wellness is God’s ministry. He is jealous for fitness and wellness and is calling you to help lead others into freedom as you yourself become more free. God never calls the equipped. He equips the called.
What if I am brand new to fitness myself? Don't I need to be in better shape to become a Revelation Wellness Instructor?
We hear this one a lot. If you’re new to fitness, you’re in the right place! In fact, this is the perfect time for you to grow your roots firmly in the love of God. Without God, our fitness/health can easily become the thing we think we have control over. We’re not interested in pumping out cookie-cutter fitness instructors who have “perfect” bodies. We believe that health comes in all shapes and sizes! You were fearfully and wonderfully made!
Where can I use this certification and Training?
Our instructors teach in local churches, YMCAs, small local gyms, privately owned gyms or spaces, parks, and community centers, from home or online. You can lead The Wellness Revelation for 8 weeks as an active study group or offer an 8-week in-depth program for future clients & community.
I am already a nationally certified fitness instructor. What does this program have to offer me that I don't already know, have, or need?
We hope to offer you a renewed mind for fitness, wellness, and/or weight loss. God is doing a new thing in the world through fitness. He’s given you the gifts and talents to help others since you’ve been at it for a while, but He wants to show you the “more” that’s behind fitness. Through Instructor Training, you’ll learn how to biblically and holistically help others and how to help them get to the root of their weight issues and body image struggles. He is going to give you His mind and heart for fitness and show you how to use your voice to set the captives free. No more scale obsessing or ongoing calorie counting. He wants to show you what grace and freedom look like in fitness so that you can show others. You may be eligible for continuing education credits as well.
How do I know if I am ready to teach?
Revelation Wellness training is the most complete and comprehensive fitness training out there to date. Upon completion of this program, you will be thoroughly equipped to teach. WARNING: Even after completion, be on the lookout for the lie that will always try to convince you that you aren’t ready. Did we say that’s a lie? Just in case, let me say it again…that is a lie!
Do I get ongoing support after the completion of training?
As a certified Revelation Wellness instructor, you’ll be given access to our private instructor portal as part of the monthly membership fee (this fee is not included in your tuition). This portal includes access to instructor marketing tools, teaching tools (including written and recorded videos of Revelation Fitness classes), educational information, as well as VIP discounts on all Revelation Wellness merchandise, and monthly transcriptions from a RevWell TV workout. As Rev instructors, we are a family, and we stay connected through our private app community group, monthly discipleship calls, weekly prayer calls, regional instructor gatherings, Rev on the Roads, and many other opportunities!
When I set up a tuition payment plan, do I have to pay right away?
Several no-interest payment plans are available. The first payment begins on the day you set up your payment plan. Payments must be completed by the end of week eight.
Are there requirements to maintain my Revelation Wellness Instructor certification?
Yes, there is a monthly membership fee to maintain your certification and gain access to the instructor portal, family community, and Instructor newsletters.
Am I required to obtain my CPR certification before the Revelation Wellness Instructor retreat intensive?
No. But it is highly recommended you get CPR certified before teaching your first class.
Testimonies
“God brought confidence where I was lacking and reminded me over & over again of my true identity — His daughter who He deeply loves and who is enough. I can say without hesitation that completing training was one of the most impactful things I’ve ever done — not just for me but for my family & the community around me.”
KATHLEEN MCFARLAND
“Instructor Training changed my life forever. The most unexpected blessing was the FREEDOM I found. I thought I was truly free before I started, but God met me in a way I never experienced. He left me wrecked! If you are on the fence about whether or not to take the plunge, I want to encourage you that it is ALL worth it!”
MAEGEN KRUEGER
“My yes to becoming a fitness teacher gospel preacher was also my surrender to God. My fear kept me watching Rev Well from the sidelines for two years! My yes gave me broken chains and peace. Give God your yes! He is the cornerstone to build you up!”
BECKY PFENENGER
“Even though I’ve been in full-time ministry for years, through instructor training I realized I had scars & pain that had hardened my heart. I was doing things just because someone had to do them, but without love & without God. Bitterness & anger were building up in me. But God brought healing & freedom. He opened my eyes to see and my ears to hear His invitation to receive mercy & grace. I want to extend God´s invitation to get free and stay free to others in my community in Mexico City with a soft and joyful heart!”
CARLOS RODILES
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