Become a Personal Trainer in 5 Easy Steps
There is a huge focus on the health and fitness industry. You may want to turn your passion for a healthy lifestyle into a new career. Let’s dive into how to become a personal trainer in 5 easy steps…
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Study & Become Certified As A Personal Trainer
You might know your way around cardio. Or, be the best hype-man at the gym. But do you really have the knowledge to professionally coach someone else?
If you want to begin your career as a personal trainer, you must be certified. This isn’t just a smart business move, but a requirement for such a position when looking for a job.
Do your research when looking for accredited programs, like the best personal trainer certification in Florida. Make sure your certification will be accepted everywhere you’ll apply. You also want to make sure you’re a master in your new field and know everything there is to know!
Find a Job
The great thing about being a personal trainer, you can find work in places other than just gyms.
Check out local community centers, senior centers, resorts and spas, and hospitals. Many offer services for personal health and fitness for their clients. You can also venture as an independent trainer, and offer your services to your own clients in the comfort of their own home. Or, open your own personal studio!
Find Your Special Niche
You obviously want to stand out from the crowd. Why not continue your education, and find your speciality? Figure out what you’re most passionate about, and incorporate this into the services you offer.
You can focus on weight management, nutrition, athletics, or a host of other niched-down areas. You can gain more certification for your specialty and offer more to your clients.
Promote Yourself
Social media is a must for any thriving business! Treat your new skills as a business, and market yourself. Use big social platforms like Instagram and Twitter, to showcase your skills and programs. This will help you gain an audience for new clientele, and allow you to network with other trainers.
Be The Best Personal Trainer You Can Be!
Think about it; you go to your hairdresser because they’re the best, right? You trust your doctor because you feel they genuinely care about your health? Those are the traits you need to leave your clients feeling that you have.
Good customer service is more than just presenting an excellent product. It’s taking an authentic interest in your clients’ progress and success. Remember to check in with your clients often, and try to keep up with what’s going on in their lives through communication. This will also help you fine-tune their workout regimens and create rapport.
Networking with others in your craft can also help you connect with your clients more; so learn tricks of the trade! Attend seminars and conferences for trainers and educate yourself on the extras that make you become the best personal trainer anyone can have!
Thank you for sharing this. Very beneficial
I was a personal trainer for a few years before becoming a SAHM/blogger. I worked as an athletic trainer for a smaller private gym and a health and fitness specialist for Humana/Exos Medifit 🙂
I used to manage our club’s fitness center prior to the pandemic shutdown and yes, certification is one of our requirements for all fitness trainers. Great tips here!
I think being a personal trainer could be pretty fun to do, it would be amazing getting to see yourself motivating someone and helping change their lives. I would need to get into shape first myself though 🙂 great post.
These are great steps for those pursing this profession.
thanks for these easy steps to work towards becoming a trainer.. will share
Great post! I was an athletic trainer/personal trainer/health and fitness specialist before becoming a SAHM and blogger. This is great advise for the field!
I love how simple you broke this down. I’ve told my husband numerous times it’s something he could do very easily once he gets out of the military or even as a side gig while active duty!
this would be an interesting job
I need a personal trainer
Great tips, I have a friend who’s thinking about starting a career as a personal trainer, and these can definitely help him. Thank you!
These are great tips for anyone who is interested in becoming a personal trainer. I think getting an accredited certification is very important.
Great post! I’m a group fitness instructor, so I’ve been through the basic sequence of events, although it differs slightly. As a (shy) SAHM, doing this was GREAT for my own personal growth too!
I would love to have a personal trainer. A friend of mine is certified and has a huge following on Instagram. It’s a great place for her to promote all her hard work.