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how to become a fitness trainer/teacher

tiffyree
tiffyree Posts: 18 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
I have heard of so many people who later in life change careers or supplement their income be becoming a fitness trainer, class instrucor, etc. Does anyone know how this is done? College classes? State certification?
Thanks

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  • zumbasalsera
    zumbasalsera Posts: 48
    There are a number of programs. ACE and AFAA are most widely recognized, and you can do both of those through self-study and then taking the exam. If you have ever taken Zumba and like it, becoming a licensed a Zumba instructor is a much easier process, it's just a license to teach Zumba, but that doesn't make you a group X instructor or personal trainer. I started with Zumba and I'm now working on my group X cert through ACE. Good luck!
  • tiffyree
    tiffyree Posts: 18 Member
    thanks for sharing! did you get your zumba cert then start teaching a class on your own or through a gym? how do you job hunt?
    Thanks
  • ramgi
    ramgi Posts: 196 Member
    Thank you for asking this question. I was curious about this myself:-)
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