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Career guide 8 Becoming a Personal Trainer A career guide for an evolving industry American Council on Exercise Paramount Drive San Diego CA l ACEfitness org ACE HEALTH COACH CAREER GUIDE Overview Many people just like you are passionate about living heal

Becoming a Personal Trainer A career guide for an evolving industry American Council on Exercise Paramount Drive San Diego CA l ACEfitness org ACE HEALTH COACH CAREER GUIDE Overview Many people just like you are passionate about living healthy fit lives and inspiring others to do the same With a current landscape plagued by a growing public health crisis of lifestyle-related diseases many of which are the direct result of a lack of regular physical activity there ? s no better time than now to turn your passion into a profession by taking the next steps on your journey to becoming a personal trainer While the profession of personal training continues to grow year after year thanks in large part to increased consumer demand for fitness-related services from various demographics this field is also thriving due to the diverse and highly rewarding career options available to professionals It can be exciting to have the ability to work in a number of settings specializing in different aspects of fitness but for those new to the field of personal training the plethora of choices can prove overwhelming Prospective personal trainers must navigate everything from workplace and certification organization options to how to assess income potential and future opportunities in the evolving field While there ? s not a ??one-size-fits all ? approach when it comes to pursuing a career in health and fitness this career guide offers a comprehensive view of the profession of personal training complete with a detailed look at the current and future state of the industry as well as an assortment of popular career track options and the pros and cons associated with each In addition to demystifying the process of becoming a personal trainer this guide features unique insights from currently practicing personal trainers as to how they have integrated their skills and passions into long-lasting careers in this flourishing field and how you can too ??Today ? s health and fitness consumers need and demand comprehensive programs that are truly individualized based on their physical activity levels current health status and unique needs and desires ? SCOTT GOUDESEUNE ACE PRESIDENT AND CEO SAN DIEGO CA ACE HEALTH COACH CAREER GUIDE Personal Training Defined In the U S Department of Labor DOL stated that personal trainers currently serve as the primary profession within the fitness industry The DOL went on to define the role of personal trainers as Working with a single client or small group Training within a gym or in clients ? homes A n ssessing client levels of physical fitness and helping set and reach fitness goals D n emonstrating various exercises and helping clients improve their exercise techniques n Maintaining records of clients ? exercise sessions to monitor clients ? progress toward physical fitness n Advising clients on how to modify their lifestyles outside of the gym to improve fitness SCOPE OF PRACTICE While this people-oriented profession is one that serves a diverse client demographic throughout their careers the majority of personal trainers