Personal Trainers

Personal trainers focus on motivating, coaching and teaching their clients how to meet and exceed their fitness goals. Personal trainers need to obtain certification in order to compete in the job market effectively.

Nature of the Work

When taking on a new client, the personal trainer assesses a client's current level of fitness and layout the proper program to meet their goals. This involves finding out whether the client just wants to lose weight, build muscle or increase stamina. Once the client's current level of fitness is understood, they develop an exercise plan to meet the goals.

Types of Personal Training Careers

Personal trainers who choose to work for an organization may work in the following types of organizations:

• Fitness Centers
• Health Clubs
• Studios
• Resorts
• Universities
• In House Personal Trainers for Large Corporations