Personal training is a career that both men and women excel at. 35% of registered personal trainers in the UK are female, but women are increasingly joining the profession. Many women prefer to be trained by a female, especially if they\u2019re new to fitness. Every customer will have different requirements, but qualified personal trainers\u00a0will find work\u00a0helping\u00a0a wide range of clients.<\/p>\n
The State of the Nation\u2019s Waistline report in 2015, produced by the National Obesity Forum, described obesity as a serious threat to the health of British people. It’s a problem which will stretch the NHS to breaking point in years to come. According to the report,\u00a01 in 4 people in the UK are considered to be overweight, or obese and only 56% of adults\u00a0reach the recommended level of weekly activity. You can make a difference by working with clients of all ages to improve their health.<\/p>\n
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What skills does a personal trainer need to have?<\/h2>\n
Motivation<\/strong> Patience<\/strong> Tact Friendliness Flexibility<\/strong> Train for\u00a0your new career, by\u00a0studying for\u00a0the highly respected Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructing (RQF) Diploma Level 3<\/a>. The course is ideal for anyone who loves fitness and is looking for a new career option. This distance learning course can be studied in your own time, from home. You don\u2019t need to give up your job to train and you\u2019ll benefit from dedicated tutor support, without having to travel to a college. Study modules including: instructing gym-based exercise; health and safety in a fitness environment and delivering personal training sessions. To complete this course, you\u2019ll need access to a gym and gym equipment.<\/em><\/p>\n Stonebridge also offers a Personal Fitness Trainer course<\/a>, which focuses on how to develop your skills as a personal trainer, with an emphasis on one-to-one training. If you are already a fitness instructor, or personal trainer, and want to learn new skills, this is the course for you.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve qualified as a personal trainer, you’ll need to decide if you want to work for yourself, or join an established organisation. There are advantages to both. If you\u2019re employed, you have job security and a regular salary, whereas if you\u2019re self-employed, you can be your own boss and charge an hourly rate. Whatever you decide, there will always be plenty of scope for changing your career path further down the line.<\/p>\n One of the\u00a0benefits of working as a personal trainer is that there are job opportunities all over the world and in many different locations, including:<\/p>\n Why not combine being employed, with being self-employed, so you have the security of a basic income and the potential to earn more on top of this? This can benefit you if you take on seasonal work, for example in a hotel, or on a cruise ship.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re an employed personal trainer, the company you work for will invest in finding clients. As a self-employed personal trainer, you\u2019ll need to market yourself to build a client base. This isn\u2019t difficult, or expensive, but it will take a little time and effort. Effective strategies include:<\/p>\n Networking<\/strong> Be an excellent personal trainer Set up a website Use social media Create infographics Offer deals Qualified personal trainers can charge between \u00a320-40 per hour.\u00a0Working with\u00a0high-profile clients, will\u00a0mean you can\u00a0charge between \u00a350-100 per hour, but if you’re self-employed, you need to\u00a0allow for tax, national insurance and travel time. Earn more money by\u00a0running small classes and charging each individual your\u00a0hourly rate. An employed personal trainer can earn between \u00a312,000 and \u00a320,000 per year. This salary depends upon location and the number of hours worked and has the benefit of the employer paying tax and national insurance.<\/p>\n Personal training is the opportunity to maintain your health and enjoy fitness, with the added bonus of helping other people. You\u2019ll work alongside your clients every step of the way, sharing their setbacks and successes. Achieving a personal training, or fitness qualification<\/a> will increase your earning potential and make you more employable.\u00a0Access an incredible new career with Stonebridge. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nYour body\u00a0is\u00a0a marketing tool for your services, so you\u2019ll need the motivation to stay in shape. Mentoring clients means\u00a0having the\u00a0energy to keep up with them. As a personal trainer, you’ll\u00a0also need the skills to motivate your clients when they\u2019ve had a bad day at work, or fail to reach their goals.<\/p>\n
\nExpectations about getting fit can be very different to the reality. Some clients will get frustrated when they realise that fitness is an ongoing process and\u00a0they\u00a0won’t see\u00a0instant results. The role of a personal trainer is to remain calm, be supportive and keep the focus on what the client has already achieved.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s important to strike the right balance between being polite and being honest. At times you\u2019ll need to push your clients and be tough on them. Remember however, that some clients may be sensitive about their weight, or fitness levels, so focus on what they can do, rather than talking about their limitations.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong> Working with clients is all about building trust and creating\u00a0unique fitness programmes. People are more likely to be open about their goals, hopes and fears with someone that they have a good rapport with.\u00a0There’s also\u00a0more chance\u00a0that you’ll pick up new clients if you talk about your job and introduce yourself in social situations.<\/p>\n
\nAs a personal trainer, you\u2019ll need to be flexible about when you can do training sessions. Fitting in with a client\u2019s schedule might\u00a0mean evening and weekend work. Once you’re an established trainer, you\u2019ll be able to pick and choose more of the hours you work.<\/p>\nWhat qualifications do\u00a0you need to become a personal trainer?<\/h2>\n
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How do you get clients as a personal trainer?<\/h2>\n
\nTell people what you do at every opportunity. Always have business cards with you and attend sports and fitness open days to promote your services.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Word of mouth is powerful and free. Client loyalty and confidence in you as a personal trainer, will help to grow your business.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A professional website will be your main marketing tool. Paying for a sleek website is an investment that will continue to pay off. You can include recent photos of your clients and write a blog to offer fitness tips.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong> It’s free and easy to use. Build up your followers\u00a0and spread the word about\u00a0who you are and what\u00a0you do.\u00a0Try not to put a sales pitch in every post. Instead share your opinions, offer fitness tips and get to know your followers.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong> Infographics will look great on your website, or social media channels. They\u00a0let readers\u00a0take in\u00a0information quickly, they\u2019re eye-catching and can relate\u00a0key stats and figures in a\u00a0unique way.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Promote offers including discounts for block sessions, a free consultation,\u00a0discounts for\u00a0introducing a friend, a loyalty scheme, or gift cards. This will entice clients and you can then sign them up for longer contracts.<\/p>\nHow much can a personal trainer earn?<\/h2>\n
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