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Average Salary & Job Outlook
U.S. Minimum Wage
$10,712 Annually
In 2008, median annual earnings of personal trainers and group fitness instructors were $29,210, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
However, earnings of successful self-employed personal trainers
can be much higher.
Due to the public’s growing awareness of physical fitness
and nutrition, there has been a rising interest in personal
training, aerobics instruction and other physical fitness activities. An
increasing number of people are also spending more time and
money on recreation, fitness and leisure services.
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What is a personal trainer?
Personal training instructors instruct and coach
both groups and individuals in various exercises
and activities. They almost always work in physical
fitness facilities, health clubs and fitness centers. Mainly,
they work within the health and recreation services
industry. Nearly five percent of personal trainers
are self-employed.
Personal trainers must obtain certification in the
fitness field before they can be employed. Many organizations
require candidates to have a high school diploma,
be certified in CPR and pass an exam that measures
knowledge of human physiology and proper exercise
techniques.
What do people in personal training do?
Personal trainers must be able to help their clients
assess their physical fitness level and help them set and reach their fitness goals.
Typically personal training instructors spend their
time training clients in addition to working in an office planning programs and
doing their administrative work. Those who work in
smaller fitness centers may split their time among
the office, personal training and teaching classes.
Personal training instructors also:
- Motivate clients
and team members
- Assist clients in breathing exercises
- Identify
specific training needs
- Apply first aid procedures
- Lead various recreational
activities
- Monitor and communicate client progress
- Demonstrate
each physical activity
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