I am 20 years old majoring in exercise physiology. I have been working out every day since i was about 16. I've been working at local gyms as a "fitness adivsor" for the last two years and keep myself pretty regularly up to date on the fitness world. I want a career as a personal trainer and was wondering what i should concentrate on mainly, as in weight loss, body building, fitness, weight training, or cardio. Also how much should i expect to make a year?
What kind of money can i make as a personal trainer?
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In the UK, I know guys that earn £12k/year at a PT in a gym.
others that earn £18K in a gym.
A personal trainer who works freelance can earn nothing if they dont have any clients, but then If you get luck you could be on £200K/year training film stars.
So to answer your question you can earn between £0-£200k/year.
others that earn £18K in a gym.
A personal trainer who works freelance can earn nothing if they dont have any clients, but then If you get luck you could be on £200K/year training film stars.
So to answer your question you can earn between £0-£200k/year.
1. you can make anywhere from $10 an hour to $100 an hour depending on the business you are in.
2. the BIGGEST (and most difficult) thing is establishing your clientele. you do know that you will not keep clients forever. once people reach their goals, they usually will not renew with you anymore. as a result, you have to constantly keep finding new clients, which may not be that easy. if you're a great salesman, then this may be the career for you. good luck.
2. the BIGGEST (and most difficult) thing is establishing your clientele. you do know that you will not keep clients forever. once people reach their goals, they usually will not renew with you anymore. as a result, you have to constantly keep finding new clients, which may not be that easy. if you're a great salesman, then this may be the career for you. good luck.
If your a good, personable trainer, you can make good money. What people want in a trainer is someone who is obviously knowledgable, but motivating and fun as well. I see many trainers at my gym that honestly, are not that bright, and they have a HUGE clientel because they are nice people.
The more concentrations you have, the bigger the clientel you can have. If you can appeal to people that want to lose some weight, and then people who are serious competitors, thats GREAT for you! Do you plan on working at a gym to start off as a trainer? If so, find a gym that is more of a "health club". I work as a trainer, and there are three gyms near me. One is geared to bodybuilders/powerlifters (guys that pretty much know what they are doing). They don't need a trainer. The other is more for high school kids. Most 16-17 year olds don't have money for a trainer. The gym that I work at is geared towards a "wealthier" crowd so to speak, because they membership is very expensive. These people have the money to spend on personal training.
Hope this helps
What kind of money can I make as a personal trainer?
The answer to this question depends on where you live, where you work, and how good you are. Obviously you have experience and are doing the right thing in getting the right degree. You will be able to charge more because of it. Make sure however that, especially if you decide to work OUT of a gym, GET INSURANCE. Very important. I am assuming since you are getting you degree in exercise physiology that you will be getting your ACSM certificaiton in Health/Fitness instructor? There are other certifications, but this is really the best, and you will have the prerequisites to get it. I suggest doing this as soon as you graduate, as most of what the test is on is what you will be learning in school. And for actual numbers, be prepared to earn anywhere from $50 to $150. This is coming from someone who lives in the Northeast... (out of a gym, I have no gym experience, but I know that if you have already worked there you may find that you have enough experience to go out on your own. I have no idea what you would actually make working there... sorry, ask the trainers who work in the gym where you work.) I only know of one person who charges $150 an hour, but he sometimes FLIES to his clients, so take that with a grain of salt.
Now for what to concentrate on, I wouldn't bother, you will gravitate toward the people who want you for what you are best at. If it is all about money for you and where you can make the most people may notice that. Keep on top of the entire industry, work with people you enjoy working with, and make sure for EACH individual you include ALL aspects of fitness. You can't just concentrate on cardio or weight training, because as you know everyone needs different amounts of each, can tolerate more or less of each, and their goals require different amounts of each. If you don't know this yet from your experience or from school, you will shortly.
Good luck, and remember, make sure you are helping people be healthy, not just getting paid... Thanks.
The answer to this question depends on where you live, where you work, and how good you are. Obviously you have experience and are doing the right thing in getting the right degree. You will be able to charge more because of it. Make sure however that, especially if you decide to work OUT of a gym, GET INSURANCE. Very important. I am assuming since you are getting you degree in exercise physiology that you will be getting your ACSM certificaiton in Health/Fitness instructor? There are other certifications, but this is really the best, and you will have the prerequisites to get it. I suggest doing this as soon as you graduate, as most of what the test is on is what you will be learning in school. And for actual numbers, be prepared to earn anywhere from $50 to $150. This is coming from someone who lives in the Northeast... (out of a gym, I have no gym experience, but I know that if you have already worked there you may find that you have enough experience to go out on your own. I have no idea what you would actually make working there... sorry, ask the trainers who work in the gym where you work.) I only know of one person who charges $150 an hour, but he sometimes FLIES to his clients, so take that with a grain of salt.
Now for what to concentrate on, I wouldn't bother, you will gravitate toward the people who want you for what you are best at. If it is all about money for you and where you can make the most people may notice that. Keep on top of the entire industry, work with people you enjoy working with, and make sure for EACH individual you include ALL aspects of fitness. You can't just concentrate on cardio or weight training, because as you know everyone needs different amounts of each, can tolerate more or less of each, and their goals require different amounts of each. If you don't know this yet from your experience or from school, you will shortly.
Good luck, and remember, make sure you are helping people be healthy, not just getting paid... Thanks.