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February 1, 2007
by JJ Singh
Healthcare Programs Columnist
Do you love to work out? With growing demand for fitness trainers, you can turn your passion for fitness into a satisfying and lucrative career.
A Career in Personal Training
Fitness trainers have the opportunity to be active and teach others to do the same. As a personal trainer, not only will you be on the move, but you also get the satisfaction of working with people individually and guiding their progress.
Your tasks will include:
- Assessing the fitness level of your client
- Setting fitness goals
- Creating a workout and sometimes a diet plan
- Teaching effective exercise methods
- Recording and monitoring progress
Train for Personal Training
Most successful fitness trainers are certified through one of many organizations. If you're looking to get certified, a personal training course is an excellent place to start.
Through a personal training program, you will learn the basics of weight lifting, cardiovascular exercise, anatomy, and nutrition. While there may be many certifying agencies, they all have one thing in common: you must be well versed in CPR and first aid to be qualified.
Personal trainers are able to effectively tailor training for individual needs, so be sure to get plenty of hands-on experience incorporated in your program.
Fitness Trainer Jobs
While dieting fads come and go, there is constant demand for fitness trainers. In fact, according to the US Department of Labor, the growth rate for fitness trainer jobs will be faster than average through the year 2012.
With such high demand, the time is now to start training; soon you'll be able to turn your passion for fitness into a profitable career.
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About the Author
JJ Singh is a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer in South America where he encountered and wrote about innumerable health issues. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia where he earned a bachelor's degree in Economics.
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