Aerobics Instructors and Fitness Trainers

Because of the country's ever-expanding interest in health and fitness, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts much-faster-than-average growth for fitness trainers and instructors through 2032. The aging baby boomer population is focused on staying fit and healthy, leading to a continued demand for skilled workers in this field. In addition, parents concerned about the implications of childhood obesity—coupled with a reduction in physical education programs in schools—will also lead to a greater demand for fitness professionals who work with children, both in health clubs and private settings. Demand will also grow as more companies require employees to meet "good health" incentives to receive discounts on employer-provided health insurance. Some businesses may also open on-site gyms to boost employees' fitness and remove the travel time usually required to get to the gym.

Currently, some states require high schools to have a fitness trainer on staff, and home fitness trainers will remain in high demand. The convenience of working out with a personal trainer before work, at lunch, early Saturday morning, or late Friday night makes using a personal trainer a flexible option. With the hectic lifestyle of most people today, that aspect alone should keep personal training positions on the rise.