NSCA<\/a>; either certification will get you hired at most health clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKeep learning.<\/strong> The fitness industry is dynamic. There\u2019s still a lot we don\u2019t know about the human body. There are new gadgets and theories and research coming out all the time. As scientists and researchers learn more, fitness professionals need to stay on top of the latest developments and integrate this new knowledge into our client\u2019s routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTake time off<\/strong>. Burnout happens. When you\u2019ve just given the sixth person of the day their ab set and you don\u2019t even remember what it was 30 seconds after it happens, it\u2019s time to take a break from the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKeep working out.<\/strong> This seems obvious, right? You\u2019re standing in a gym all day, but guess what? The gym becomes your job and at the end of the day you just want to get out of there and relax. Remember that your joy of fitness is what started you on this career, so continue to pass that on to your clients. I actually used to pay for a gym membership at another facility so I could work out incognito. Now I have a home-based gym which accomplishes the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBe good to the people you work with<\/strong>. Not just your clients but the business contacts you make, too. Even in a city as large as Boston (where I live) there is a small and influential group of fitness gurus. You want to be part of this group; it\u2019ll make your life much easier. Fitness people tend to float from gym to gym over time so everyone gets to know everyone else. Keep that in mind if you\u2019re thinking of quitting a job in a huff as it could come back to haunt you later.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDon\u2019t do it for the money.<\/strong> Yes, there are a handful of celebrity trainers who make a fortune. It is unlikely you\u2019ll be one of them. The average full-time trainer in an urban environment will make between $40,000 and $60,000 per year. In suburban areas, the pay is $30,000 to $50,000. As a trainer, you\u2019ll probably earn between $25 and $50 per client. These figures are important if you\u2019re deciding whether or not you can afford to switch careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre you still interested? Then click on the links above and get started! You can also ask me any related questions below and I\u2019ll be happy to answer them for you.<\/p>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
You go the gym, a lot. You look good, you feel good, your friends ask you for fitness advice. You think to yourself, \u201cThis would be my dream job, helping people look fabulous and hanging out in a gym all day. Where do I sign up?\u201d Being in the fitness industry certainly has its perks. …<\/p>\n
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