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Personal Trainer

Fitness & Wellness

You'll design workouts, motivate people who don't want to be there, and explain that no, you can't out-train a bad diet. Most clients will cancel at least once a week. The ones who stick with it and transform? That's why you do it.

Salary Range

Low

$28k

Median

$42k

High

$74k

10-Year Growth

14%

US Workers

362K

Education

Personal training certification (NASM, ACE, ISSA)

Environment

indoor

Tools & Technical Skills

  • Exercise programming & periodization
  • Body composition assessment tools
  • Heart rate monitors & fitness trackers
  • Functional movement screenings (FMS)
  • Nutrition fundamentals
  • CPR & first aid certification
  • Client management software (Trainerize, My PT Hub)

People & Mindset Skills

  • Motivation & encouragement
  • Communication
  • Patience
  • Adaptability
  • Active listening
  • Sales ability

What you'll actually do

  • 01Design personalized workout programs for clients
  • 02Lead one-on-one and small group training sessions
  • 03Demonstrate proper exercise form and technique
  • 04Track client progress and adjust programs
  • 05Sell training packages — surprise, you're in sales now too
  • 06Clean equipment between sessions
  • 07Pretend to be energetic at 5 AM for early-bird clients

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