Personal Fitness Trainer

If you have a natural love of health and fitness and are passionate about helping other people achieve their goals, becoming a personal trainer could be just the career for you.

Role of a Personal Trainer

Ultimately, you’ll need a bag full of energy and charisma to motivate your clients and know how to challenge them. You will need to design workouts for their needs, advise on nutrition, and spot – and avoid – injuries for your customers. Some personal trainers charge per session, per hour, or offer a monthly subscription rate for access to online lessons.

Qualifications Needed

To work as a Personal Trainer in the UK, you will need a CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport & Physical Activity) and REPs (The Register of Exercise Professionals). At a minimum, you will need an industry-accredited Level 2 gym instruction and Level 3 personal training qualification.

How to Advertise as a Personal Trainer

Word of mouth is by far the best way to advertise your personal trainer business. You may have already picked up some clients from a previous job. Social media is a fantastic way to pick up clients. Use social media to join fitness and well-being groups, offer free trial sessions, and show potential clients what you do.

Other Considerations

• You may decide to build up your career in the fitness industry gradually, working as a side hustle around another job.
• Offering 1:1 sessions at the weekend, group sessions, or classes over Zoom could be an option.

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