Aerobics Instructors and Fitness Trainers

Aerobics instructors choreograph and teach aerobics classes of varying types. Classes are geared toward people with general good health and specialized populations, including the elderly and those with specific health problems affecting their exercise ability. Many people enjoy participating in the lively exercise routines set to music.

Depending on where they are employed, fitness trainers help devise health conditioning programs for clients, from professional athletes to average individuals looking for guidance. They motivate clients to follow prescribed exercise programs and monitor their progress. When injuries occur, either during training or sporting events, fitness trainers determine the extent of the injury and administer first aid for minor problems such as blisters, bruises, and scrapes. Following a more serious injury, trainers may work with a physical therapist to help the athlete perform rehabilitative exercises.

Approximately 279,450 aerobics instructors and fitness trainers are employed in the United States.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma

Certification/License

Required

Outlook

Much Faster than the Average

Personality Traits

Athletic

Helpful

Outgoing

Career Ladder

Instructor Trainer, or Health Club Director, or Head Athletic Director

Experienced Aerobics Instructor/Fitness Trainer

Entry-Level Aerobics Instructor/Fitness Trainer