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Other Links of Interest: Accounting Colleges Accounting Master School Animation Software Basics Business Administration Schools Business Administrative Assistant Schools Computer Certifications Georgia Interior Design Schools Get Your Secondary Education Degree Fashion Design Schools Industrial Design Technology MBA Programs New York Interior Decorating Schools Online MBA Degrees		"A Career that's a Good Fit" by Jessica Groach Jessica.Groach@careertrainingdirectory.com Career Training Columnist *According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.* Why is the demand for fitness trainers in this country so high? Three reasons: an overstressed workforce, unhealthy eating habits, and aging baby boomers. As long as these factors continue to be present, fitness trainers can find a lucrative, rewarding career. What Do Fitness Trainers Do? A study conducted by the American Council on Exercise found that individuals who employed a certified personal trainer were able to achieve strength and weight goals faster, maintain their ideal fitness levels longer, and tolerate greater training loads. A career as a fitness trainer involves guiding and motivating clients to achieve their peak fitness potential. They assess clients' fitness needs and help them develop plans to reach their fitness goals, guide clients through personalized exercise and nutrition programs, and serve as mentors, coaches, cheerleaders, and very often, friends who want you to achieve your goals just as much as you do. A career as a fitness trainer may involve working in health clubs, cruise ships, corporate offices, hospitals, camps, resorts, or in a client's home. Many fitness trainers are self-employed, and train privately in their own or clients' facilities. Fitness Certification Most fitness trainers hold at least a bachelor's degree in a field such as physical education, kinesiology, sports medicine, or nutrition. Additionally, they must obtain a fitness certification through an organization like the National Strength and Conditioning Association or the American College of Sports Medicine. This kind of fitness certification may take a year or two to obtain, and should be regularly updated. Beyond that, you need enthusiasm, motivational skills, lots of energy, and a desire to help others. Fitness training is a career that's in demand, constantly growing, high-paying, and tremendously gratifying. Sources: "Coronary Heart Disease"; American Heart Association; www.americanheart.org "Recreation and Fitness Workers"; Bureau of Labor Statistics "Personal Trainer" job profile; Monster.com About the Author Jessica Groach is a freelance writer, and writing instructor at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her background includes seven years in media, advertising and public relations. Her work has appeared in various lifestyle and business publications, including a Warner Business Book. Posted on: Thursday, November 17, 2005 Back to Top