10 Top tips to a successful career in fitness

Fitness is a real concern in modern times. With reducing work life balance, increasing mental health issues and cheap fast food Fitness training has become a necessary profession.

This blog is written for both new and experienced fitness professionals and those wanting to get into the industry, it outlines an efficient curriculum for building a successful career in fitness:

1. GO TO CLASSES, go and try out different classes, try a PT, see where your passions lie? Is it pilates? Spin?
2. GET QUALIFIED The industry standard qualification is The Level 2 Certificate In Group Training and this is the gateway qualification into the most exciting and progressive industry in the world. You can start this right away with no previous qualifications needed FIND OUT MORE
3. If you want to be considered a professional—and get insurance—you’ll need the paperwork. So once you are certified get your insurance set up- we suggest FITPRO
4. A career of learning and development-  Feel free to pick any relevant book, course, internship, and certification that resonate with you. Or will at least help your clients in some way. You can then specialise in your chosen area. Find online courses and qualifications today
5. Get some business training- If you’re considering opening your own fitness oriented business or, if you work at a bigger gym and want to learn how to get more clients—you’ll need some business training. What you need is fitness-specific training taught by people who’ve actually had success in the fitness business. The better you get at marketing and running your business, the more people you can attract. More people means more money if you can get them to commit. Join my Fitness Business Academy here
6. Be a project manager- Being able to manage projects is perhaps one of the outstanding qualities of a good trainer. Managing a business, handling clients, holding training sessions and implementing new techniques is only possible when you are a skilful project manager. With an ever changing market and growing financial stakes there is simply no other way to be successful with your career in fitness.
7. Get Feedback and evaluate- This is probably one of the most under appreciated qualities of a good trainer. The skills required for trainers regarding evaluations include conducting client surveys, creating effective tests, and assessing learners through observable behavioural changes.
8. Cancellation policy- A definite cancellation policy is important and you need to stick to it. Many trainers have a policy that states if a client cancels within 24 hours of a scheduled appointment, they will be charged a partial or full amount of a training session fee. Illness and family emergencies must be taken into consideration as acceptable excuses. Use your own discretion.
9. Create a brand and invest in good marketing materials- It’s more likely that prospective clients will see your marketing materials before they see you in person. This material could be Facebook ads, a website, a brochure, a printed ad, or a business card. If your marketing material doesn’t entice a prospective client to get in touch with you, they are not effective. You can make up marketing materials easily and free at www.canva.com
10. Find your niche and shine- Always remember the value you can bring to people’s lives. It’s essential for your future clients to know what you offer as a personal trainer and understand why you are the best choice for their good health.

The Fitness Industry is in desperate need for MORE Fitness Professionals.

We offer the Group exercise course completely online and you work one to one with our amazing tutor Kelly Reed as soon as you sign up.

Who is this course for?

If you LOVE group exercise and want to teach.
See the opportunities in the fitness industry and would like to get involved teaching part time or full time.
If you are a Pilates Teachers and want ti expand and also include health, fitness & Nutrition programmes in your business.

C2GO are committed to high quality Group Fitness education and are offering this life changing course at a HUGE discount to encourage more people to qualify and join our amazing industry.

You can choose to pay in instalments via Klarna and get going right away.

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Level 2 Certificate in Group Training ETM Active IQ