Personal Trainers

Check out the Health and Fitness Career Guide on the IDEA Health & Fitness Association's Web site, https://www.ideafit.com/health-and-fitness-career-guide, for useful advice on breaking into the field.

If you want to work at a particular gym, ask the fitness director which fitness training certifications it accepts.

Visit the following Web sites that provide more information about building a personal training business:

• https://blog.nasm.org/guide-to-starting-a-personal-training-business
• https://www.afpafitness.com/blog/successful-personal-trainer-business
• https://www.ideafit.com/health-and-fitness-career-guide/starting-your-career

Explore all types of fitness (e.g., yoga, aerobics, spinning, Pilates, kettlebells, circuit training, Zumba) to determine which activities you prefer to teach.

While in high school, offer to help train a friend or family member who needs motivation. Offer to create a fitness and nutrition plan for them and then ask for feedback on your plan.