Every day I tell myself I’m going to go to the gym. I really want to get into shape. But for some reason every day passes and I come up with some sort of excuse not to go. Why could this be? I know I’m not alone in this mentality, but I can’t help but think that if I were a personal fitness instructor that I’d be in tip-top shape.

I actually like working out. It gives me a sense of accomplishment and makes me feel good about myself. It’s also a great way to have some alone time and kind of do my best thinking. In fact, I come up with many blog ideas while I’m working out!

It must be extremely interesting to be a personal fitness instructor. You get to deal with people who are trying to better their lives and feel better about themselves. Once they get to their goal, it must be so exciting!

It seems that the recession has created an increase in the people who go to the gym. If they’ve been laid off, they may take this time to do something to feel better about themselves. So there’s never been a better time to be a personal fitness instructor.

What does it take to become a personal fitness instructor? Find out more in Beat Recession Blues at Fitness Schools.

-Amanda Fornecker

Smart living is in; and wellness seekers are on the move to reach higher levels of fitness — that’s why fitness careers are growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, occupations within the field of fitness are anticipated to grow much faster than other professions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an employment increase of 27 percent is expected through the year 2016; so now is the perfect time for interested individuals to get a move on the appropriate career training.

Types of Fitness Careers
Today, fitness careers have evolved into a diverse range of occupational fields including fitness trainers, personal trainers, rehabilitation workers, exercise instructors, physical fitness teachers, and yoga or Pilates instructors, among other unique branches. While some individuals choose to pursue fitness careers in medical facilities, other personal trainers go onto directing health/fitness programs in health clubs, private health resorts, physical education centers, and in schools.

Personal training or physical fitness certification is critical for most fitness careers. While on-the-job training is always important to practical experience, fitness careers range in education and training. Though some fitness training programs may take up to four years to complete (including bachelor degree training), there are a number of fitness certification programs in yoga or Pilates that can be successfully completed in 200 training hours.