What equipment do I need? ️
All you need is an exercise mat and Ripstix®, our lightly-weighted exercise drumsticks. You can order your own pair in the POUND Shop and on Amazon.
You’ll receive your first pair for free. Either at your in-person event or by filling out the Ripstix Request • POUND: Rockout. Workout.® for our Virtual Training attendees.
What happens if I cancel my subscription to The Label? ️
The initial term of your license to teach POUND classes is six (6) months from the date of completion of a POUND training. After this initial six (6) month term, your active Label subscription/membership serves as your license to teach a POUND program. Your monthly or annual Label membership is automatically renewed on a recurring month-to-month or yearly basis unless modified or terminated by you in accordance with the Cancellation Policy set forth.
Once your Label membership has been canceled you will:
- Lose your teaching license and you must either
- (a) Reinstate your license by logging into The Label within six (6) months of your cancellation date OR
- (b) attend a POUND training to renew and be able to teach classes
- Lose any other specialty licenses
- Lose your class listing and instructor profile on our website, as well as your ‘Member Since’ date
- Forfeit the rights granted under your License Agreement, including the use of this program’s trademarks, copyrights, logos, and other marketing materials
If you wish to cancel your subscription to The Label, visit My Account ->>> Manage Plan. Please note you must submit your cancellation request 30 days before your next billing date to avoid future billing.
What if I am late to the training, need to leave early or experience technical difficulties? ️
To earn your POUND Pro license and any applicable CEC credits, you must be present and clearly visible for the entire training day.
Because of this, it is important to prepare ahead of time and make sure your setup is solid before training begins. This includes testing your space, camera, Wi‑Fi connection, and power source in advance.
If you are late, need to leave early, or are offline or off‑screen for more than 60 minutes total during the training day, excluding scheduled breaks, POUND may withhold your license and require you to attend another training.
In that situation:
- Your registration may be transferred to a future training.
- A refund of your training fees will not be issued.
We know life and technology can be unpredictable, which is why preparation matters. Setting yourself up for success ahead of time helps ensure you get everything you came for and finish strong.
If you have concerns before your training day, reach out to Rockstar Support as early as possible so we can help where we can.
What if I am sick and/or cannot attend the virtual training that I’ve registered for? ️
We understand that illness is out of your control, and your health always comes first. If you are unwell, please take the time you need to rest and take care of yourself.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled virtual training due to illness, email [email protected] as soon as possible to let us know. Our team will be happy to help transfer your registration to a future training.
If you have questions or need support navigating next steps, Rockstar Support is here for you.
What if I need to reschedule or cancel my training registration?
Cancellation & Transfer Policy; In-Person Training and Virtual Training; Location or Date Change
Should you wish to change the location of your registration for Training or change the date of your training you may do so more than thirty (30) days in advance by providing POUND notice of such intention including the desired location and/or date.
If you cancel your training registration for more than thirty (30) days before your scheduled training date, you may request a full refund of fees you paid to POUND. If you cancel your registration for training more than fourteen (14) but less than thirty (30) days before your training date you may request a full refund less a seventy-five dollar ($75.00) cancellation fee or a one-time transfer credit to another training. If you cancel your registration less than fourteen (14) days before your training date, you will not be entitled to a refund of any portion of the fees paid to POUND; however, you will be entitled to a one-time transfer credit. One-time transfer credits must be redeemed within 90-days. Refunds shall not apply to amounts paid for prior terms.
Please email [email protected] with all information so we can take care of your request. Please note: we are in office Monday – Friday 9 AM PST – 5 PM PST.
What if I want to try it out in an unconventional way like a large school assembly or demo to see how teachers and students react?
We can make it happen for you! Please email [email protected] with your request and a member of the team will be in touch to learn more about the custom experience you’d like to orchestrate.
What if my Ripstix do not arrive in time for training?
- Not to worry! You can still participate in the training without Ripstix! You will simply want to set aside extra time once your Ripstix do arrive to review and apply key learnings from the training day!
What is a POUND PRO?️
A POUND Pro is a licensed instructor who brings the full POUND experience to life. Pros lead classes that blend rhythm, movement, music, and empowerment, creating sessions that feel more like a rock concert than a workout. They inspire their communities, help people reconnect with their bodies, and build classes that are fun, accessible, and seriously effective.
Becoming a POUND Pro means you have completed an official POUND Pro Training and earned your certification. Once you are certified, you are part of a global network of instructors who teach with purpose, confidence, and a whole lot of heart.
What POUND Pros receive
Every active Pro has access to The Label, our online instructor platform. It includes everything you need to teach and grow your career.
- You will receive brand‑new music and choreography releases
- You will receive teaching resources, class planning tools, and updated program materials
- You will receive marketing assets to help promote your classes
- You will receive access to Pro Perks, discounts, and partner offers
- You will receive educational content, workshops, and ongoing development opportunities
- You will receive access to the Pro Shop with exclusive gear and Ripstix bundles
The Label is your home base. It keeps you inspired, informed, and ready to ROCK every single class you teach.
What Pros need to maintain their status
To stay an active POUND Pro, you need to maintain a current subscription to The Label. Your Label membership is your teaching license, and it must remain active for you to keep your certification valid.
Once a subscription is cancelled, Pro status becomes inactive. That means you cannot teach classes and you lose access to all Pro resources until you re‑subscribe.
Why it matters
Being a POUND Pro is more than certification. It is a connection to a global community, a commitment to sharing movement that feels joyful and freeing, and a chance to help people find their power through rhythm. The tools you receive and the support you access through The Label keep you growing, confident, and ready to lead.
If you are excited to inspire others and build something meaningful, becoming a POUND Pro is one of the best steps you can take.
What is a Pro Skills E-Course?
An E-Course is a pre-recorded video that lives inside the Pro Skills page of the Label. An E-Course is an on-demand continuing education course delivered through structured learning chapters and quizzes. Pros who successfully complete an E-Course will earn CECs / CEUs eligible for that course. In addition to earning eligible CECs / CEUs, Pros will earn POUND Education Hours. POUND Education Hours are tracked on the My Account page of The Label. Pros will earn POUND Education Badges at the 20, 50, and 100-hour milestones. Access to POUND E-Courses is available for 1-year after purchase.
What is a Virtual Pro Skills Course?
A Virtual Course is a PAID live course led by an ICON that runs 2-3 hrs and offers the ability to earn eligible CECs / CEUs along with POUND Education Hours. POUND Education Hours are tracked on the My Account page of The Label. Pros will earn POUND Education Badges at the 20, 50, and 100-hour milestones. Pros can look forward to elevating their Pro skills with a variety of comprehensive Virtual Courses offered each quarter.
What is a Virtual Pro Skills Master Class?
Join HQ and ICONs from around the world as we connect, make noise, and learn in FREE Virtual Master Classes. A POUND Master Class is led by an expert level instructor (Tour Crew and/or ICON), who is trusted to represent our brand, image, community and ideals. A Master Class should properly introduce + excite a pool of brand-new students to POUND and reignite a fire for those familiar with our format. The class should leave all participants feeling challenged without exhaustion and emotional but not drained. Most importantly, participants should leave knowing they were given the permission to let loose and ROCK, without judgements!
What is a Virtual Pro Skills Workshop?
Join HQ and ICONs from around the world as we connect, make noise, and learn in FREE Virtual Workshops. Whether it’s breaking down the latest tracks or learning the tricks behind building a badass community, these workshops will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to better your skills as a Pro! Note: One (1) POUND Education Hour is only awarded when a Virtual Workshop is attended LIVE. POUND Education Hours are not awarded after watching Virtual Workshop recordings.
What is Backstage? ️
Backstage by POUND is our on‑demand streaming platform that brings the energy of a POUND class straight to you, wherever you are. It’s designed for people who want to experience POUND as a workout, without needing to attend a live class or become an instructor.
Inside Backstage, you’ll find a growing library of rhythm‑based workouts led by POUND ICONs. Each session is built around music, movement, and the signature intensity POUND is known for. All you need is a set of Ripstix® and an internet connection, and you’re ready to jump in.
Backstage lets you work out on your own schedule. You can choose workouts based on how you want to move, replay your favorites, and explore new releases as they’re added. It’s a great option for beginners, at‑home athletes, and anyone who wants the POUND experience without committing to a class time.
How Backstage is different from The Label
The Label is our instructor platform and is required for licensed POUND Pros who teach POUND Programs. It includes choreography, music, education, and teaching resources.
Backstage is for the POUND Posse. It’s built for participants who want to take POUND classes as a student and enjoy workouts on demand.
If you’re looking for a fun, music‑driven workout you can do anytime, Backstage is the perfect place to start. ️
What is LEVEL Up Training?️
Join us for a LEVEL Up Training and learn everything you need to know to elevate your POUND instruction, strengthen your classes, and expand your impact as a Pro and community leader. This training is hands‑on, immersive, and built to help you grow.
Here’s what’s in the line‑up:
- Explore modification options for all ages and stages, plus solutions for challenging choreographic progressions and high‑intensity techniques
- Practice advanced cueing skills and receive personalized feedback from your ICON
- Discover new tools and strategies for marketing your classes and keeping them strong
- Learn essential business and social media skills that help you pitch, promote, and grow your offerings
- Reconnect with your WHY, the purpose that drives us as POUND Pros and group fitness professionals
- Earn CECs, receive The Official LEVEL Up Training Guide, get a set of Ripstix, and leave with full permission to ROCK
Prerequisites
You must be a licensed POUND Pro with an active Label membership.
Not a Pro yet? You can sign up for a POUND Pro Training and take the first step in your journey.
What is POUND Rockout Workout? ️
POUND® – ROCKOUT WORKOUT is the electrifying cardio jam session inspired by drumming! The workout combines cardio, Pilates, isometric movements and plyometrics with constant simulated drumming – all to loud, kick-ass music. An energizing, infectious, sweat-dripping workout, each strike of the Ripstix releases a primal aggression as well as a neuromuscular reward of mixing sound and movement. POUND allows you to truly become the music.
Are there any prerequisites to taking POUND Pro Training?
Nope! Just the desire to ROCK.
What Happens After Training
After completing POUND Pro training, you are officially licensed and READY TO ROCK. You will be given a month of free access to our instructor portal, The Label, where you’ll have unlimited access to choreography videos and everything you need to successfully launch and promote your classes!
What is POUND Unplugged? ️
POUND Unplugged is a 30-minute class that balances focused, high- intensity movements with restorative stretches, breathwork and meditation. Quick, efficient and challenging, the workout guides participants through a deeply intentional journey designed to promote the health and fitness of the whole person – mental, physical and emotional.
Using Ripstix, exercise drumsticks, POUND Unplugged connects mind, body and sound to create immersive, sensory experiences unlike anything you’ve experienced in a group fitness class.
What is the cost of a Virtual Pro Skills Course?
A Virtual Course ranges from $29.99 – $39.99 USD depending on the time and value of the CECs / CEUs earned.
What is the cost of an E-Course?
An E-Course costs $49.99 USD.
What is the cost of virtual training? ️
The cost to attend a virtual POUND training is $339. The training materials include a digital manual and a complimentary pair of Ripstix® for your training. Once your training is less than 20 days away, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your shipping address by filling out the Ripstix Request Form. If you register for training on the day-of training or have not received the email, reach out to our Customer Service team here.
If you do not receive your Ripstix® before training, not to worry! You can still participate without Ripstix®!
What is the difference between a paid Virtual Course and a free Virtual Workshop?
While both are incredibly valuable continued education opportunities, PAID Virtual Courses are longer and award CECs/CEUs as well as POUND Education Hours when attended live, while FREE Virtual Workshops are shorter and awarded one (1) POUND Education Hour when attended live. PAID Virtual Courses will offer the ability to purchase the recording for six (6) months after the course is aired live while FREE Virtual Workshops will offer the ability to view for free the recording for seven (7) days after the workshop is aired live.