Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Personal trainers, often known as fitness trainers, assist people with exercise, weight training, weight loss, nutrition, and medical rehabilitation. During one training session, or over a period of several sessions, these instructors teach their clients how to achieve their health and fitness goals. They train in the homes of their clients, their own studio spaces, or in health clubs. There are approximately 350,100 fitness trainers and instructors working in the United States, either independently or on the staff of a fitness center.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Athletic
Helpful
Social
Career Ladder
Personal Training Director
Personal Trainer
Group Fitness Instructor
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