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Specialist Fitness Class Insurance

Specialist fitness class insurance for instructors and participants

Leading or attending a fitness class can come with its share of risks, from injuries to damaged equipment. Whether you’re a fitness instructor guiding clients through sessions or a participant working to improve your fitness, having cover can help protect you. Specialist fitness class insurance through Insure4Sport offers protection against common incidents, helping you stay focused on achieving your fitness goals or running your business.

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Why choose Insure4Sport for fitness class insurance?

  • FREE Multi-Sports Cover

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Types of fitness class insurance

There are various policy options available when you choose Insure4sport for fitness class insurance, depending on the level of cover you require: 

Fitness class participant insurance: For individual players taking part in fitness classes. It often includes personal accident cover, third-party Public Liability, cover for equipment, and more.  

Fitness class instructors' insurance: Coaches and fitness instructors can benefit from all of the above, plus additional cover such as Employers’ Liability and Public Liability with Professional Indemnity cover. 

 

Types of fitness classes covered

Insure4Sport arranges exercise class insurance for a wide range of activities, including Yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, and Boxercise. Below is an overview of some of the classes covered: 

Yoga

Yoga improves flexibility, balance, and mental wellbeing, both when teaching and taking part. Learn how yoga insurance can support you while you’re on the mat.    

Pilates 

Working on your controlled movement, core strength, and posture through Pilates is hugely beneficial for your health. Pilates insurance can protect you against the risks of taking part in or leading sessions.  

Pre- and Postnatal 

For new parents focusing on their wellbeing or instructors supporting them through pregnancy and recovery, pre- and postnatal fitness insurance provides specialist cover for these types of sessions.  

Boxercise 

Combining traditional boxing with cardio-focused exercises, boxercise offers a full-body workout without the contact. Specialist boxercise insurance can help you feel confident and supported in each session.   

CrossFit 

Insure4Sport arranges both CrossFit insurance and general cross-training insurance to protect both coaches and participants during demanding workouts.  

Tai Chi 

Martial arts insurance through Insure4Sport includes cover for tai chi, a relaxing form of movement that promotes balance, flexibility, and mental focus for both instructors and clients.  

Chair Based Exercise

Coaching clients with limited mobility can be incredibly rewarding. Chair-based exercise insurance can protect those delivering sessions and is also available to participants.  

And more...

  • Zumba 
  • Pole fit 
  • Les Mills (includes Body Pump, Body Balance, and Body Combat) 

 

Simply get a quick online quote for fitness class insurance below and select your sport.  

What does fitness class insurance cover?

Fitness class insurance

Participant insurance  

  • Public Liability – up to £10m for accidental bodily injury to another person or damage to third-party property 
  • Personal Accident – up to £50k of cover for accidental injury or death, dental treatment, and more whilst participating in fitness classes  
  • Loss of earnings – up to £750 per week for up to 52 weeks. An excess of 14 days applies 
  • Theft, loss and damage to equipment 
  • Hospitalisation compensation – if you are admitted as an in-patient for more than 24 hours 

 

Fitness class instructor insurance

  • Professional Indemnity – up to £5m 
  • Employers’ Liability  
  • Public Liability – up to £10m for accidental bodily injury to another person or damage to third-party property 
  • Personal Accident – covers accidental injury or death, dental treatment, and more following an accident 
  • Loss of earnings – up to £750 per week for up to 52 weeks. An excess of 14 days applies 
  • Theft, loss and damage to equipment 
  • Hospitalisation compensation – if you are admitted as an in-patient for more than 24 hours 

 

  • Worldwide cover up to 180 days per year 

 

  • Any claims not arising from participating in fitness classes 
  • Any liability for damage to property belonging to you or in your care (excluding premises and other property you temporarily occupy for the purpose of participating in fitness classes) 
  • Loss or theft of any equipment left unattended unless there is evidence of forced entry and/or exit to or from any premises, changing room, or any securely locked locker or similar places of storage 
  • Any claims for equipment without evidence of ownership  
  • Theft, loss or damage to mobile phones 

 

For more information, visit our Important Documents page. 

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Fitness Class Insurance FAQs
  • While fitness class insurance isn’t always legally required, many gyms, fitness centres, and community spaces require it before allowing instructors to run sessions. Having a policy in place can help protect you if a client is injured or damages your equipment during a class.   

  • While it’s possible, it’s best to consider gaining coaching qualifications recognised by a UK governing body to ensure the safety of your clients and to protect yourself against negligence claims. Fitness class insurance through Insure4Sport requires either such qualifications or at least three years of practical coaching experience. If you meet one of these criteria, you may still be eligible for cover through us.  

  • Can’t see your fitness class listed? No problem – fitness class insurance through Insure4Sport can cover up a wide range different sports and activities. Visit our online quote process to check if your activity is included. It only takes a few minutes to find out. 

     

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FREE multi-sports cover

Teach or participate in more than one fitness class? You could benefit from FREE multi-sports cover.

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