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Personal training as a Career Path

missdibs1
missdibs1 Posts: 1,092 Member
edited February 25 in Motivation and Support
This is a question for the PT on MFP. Is it possible to establish an income that will support oneself? I enjoy fitness and am curious what is the reality/what it entails.

Please advise

Missdibs

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,148 Member
    I personally make $2000 a month working VERY part time. One of my peers makes $6000 a month, but he's there from 5am to 1pm Mon-Fri.

    If you suck at sales, that will be your downfall in PT. Also you have to be able to treat each client as if they were your only one. Feeling tired and down on any client takes away from what they are paying for you to do for them, so you have to be "up" all the time at work.

    I love my job. Helping people achieve fitness and health is very rewarding not just in money, but the gratitude you get from those who lives you affect directly.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • missdibs1
    missdibs1 Posts: 1,092 Member
    And how does one establish such a career? Certification at a local college? Does certification vary from state to state? Can you please advise?
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