Marg Career Library - Fitness Trainer

Overview:

A fitness trainer is a professional individual who designs exercise programs for their clients based on their individual requirements. They may work at a gym or at client’s homes. A fitness trainer must have the motivation to keep healthy and fit and encourage others to do the same. Fitness trainers are hired to help people achieve and maintain good physical health, plan and implement exercise routines as well as giving advice on diet, nutrition and other important areas. It involves helping people achieve their goals and making sure that they become and stay in shape.

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Career Path:

The majority of national certification bodies only require candidates to have a 10th grade or equivalent to sit for a certifying examination.

Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Arts Science (with Biology) is recommended Commerce Sports participation is recommended
Degree/Graduation Courses:	Diploma in Personal Training (DPT) Certified Personal Trainer for Special Populations (CPT-SP) Physical fitness training program such as the Reebok Fitness Instructor Certification program, the Nike Aerobics Course and similar courses offered by numerous private entities. ACE Certification program

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Top Colleges:

Bombay Physical Culture Association's College of Physical Education, University of Mumbai
Gold's Gym Fitness Institute, Mumbai
Better Fitness for You (BFY)
K11 School Of Fitness Sciences
GFFI Fitness Academy
American College of Sports Medicine
International Sports Sciences Association
National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Strength & Conditioning Association
PTA Global
American council of exercises (ACE)
American cell of sports management (ACSM)

Job Opportunities:

Gymnasiums.
Government institutions and organisations
Hotels and resorts
National as well as multinational health and fitness clubs
Sports clubs and educational institutions
Cine stars, models, businessmen, sportsmen, and so on

Job Responsibilities:

Help the clients develop a fitness regime which is best suited for them.
Create fitness programs that improve health, weight, metabolism and body composition
Understand the body structure and functioning of the client to ensure the right workout plan.
Sometimes they also create customised plans based on client’s special needs like diseases, age, injuries etc.
Make use of different techniques such as workout machines, tools and postures.
Demonstrate exercises and the correct way to do them.
Monitor clients while performing exercise routines to avoid accidents and injuries.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment
Give clients information or resources about nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues
Give emergency first aid if needed

Work Life:

Fitness trainers usually work in good conditions, spending their time between the gym and client’s home
They work in comfortable environments however; they may sometimes be required to exercise along with their clients outdoors, even when the weather is bad.
They must also work hard to remain fit and build stamina so that they can set a good example for their clients
They also spend a large amount of time building new clients and making sure that the clients that they have are happy.
They spend their day training clients the right way to squat, plank, and lift
They assist clients in exercises to minimize injury and promote fitness.
They also provide information or resources on general fitness and health issues.

Key Skills:

Customer service skills
Listening skills
Physical Fitness
The ability to keep clients motivated
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills

Designation:

Entry level

Gym Assistant, Yoga trainee

Mid level

Fitness instructor, Aerobics instructor, Yoga trainer, Group fitness or gym instructor, Wellness Coordinator

High level

Personal Trainer, Clinical Exercise Specialist, Yoga instructor, Health Club Manager, Fitness Director

Merits & Demerits:

Merits

1. Flexible timings
2. Work of a fitness trainer is very satisfying because they get to see and help a client achieve a fitness goal.
3. There is also an opportunity to meet with and interact with many different people, which is a huge plus point for many personal trainers

Demerits

1. Satisfying client’s requirements can be frustrating
2. Risk of Injury is high as fitness trainers are constantly exerting themselves physically.
3. There are many qualifications that are required before an individual can become a certified trainer, and this process can be very costly and time consuming
4. At the beginning of a fitness trainer’s career, he/she must expect to start off very small and earn a very low salary until he/she is well established
5. Fitness trainers must also control their diets and make sure that they maintain their health for the sake of their job

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