Personal Training

Personal trainers instruct, counsel, and motivate clients in exercise activities, including strength training, cardiovascular activities, and stretching. They typically work one-on-one with clients—either in a gym or in a private home—with the goal of helping others reach their fitness and lifestyle goals. For those who enjoy motivating people, understand anatomy, and have a passion for fitness, a certificate in personal training is usually the first step to entering the profession. In addition, an increasing number of those entering this career field are obtaining bachelor's degrees in health-related fields, including exercise science or physical education. Personal trainers can work for a health club or be self-employed, with annual earnings beginning at $25,910 and increasing to as much as $41,040 a year.