Is being a fitness instructor a good fit for you?
Teaches and coaches people in exercise to improve their fitness. Shows good technique, watches for mistakes and plans exercise for each person.
What the work involves
- Watches participants and tells them how to improve their technique.
- Offers easier or harder options in classes to suit different fitness levels.
- Plans routines, picks music and chooses movements for different muscles to suit participants' abilities.
- Tracks participants' progress and changes programmes as needed.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a fitness instructor is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.