We surveyed 2,891 fitness trainers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical fitness trainer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a fitness trainer?
Working as a fitness trainer typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a fitness trainer?
A career as a fitness trainer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a fitness trainer?
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a fitness trainer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for fitness trainers.
Do fitness trainers work full-time or part-time?
25% of fitness trainers work in full-time roles while 75% work part-time.
Is being a fitness trainer stressful?
Fitness trainers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a fitness trainer?
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a fitness trainer.
How competitive is the workplace for fitness trainers?
Fitness trainers see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a fitness trainer require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for fitness trainers.
Are fitness trainers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Creativity is intrinsic to being a fitness trainer, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do fitness trainers have control over the direction of their work?
Fitness trainers have high flexibility in the direction of their work, allowing them a lot of freedom in how they accomplish their goals.
Is being a fitness trainer physically demanding?
Being a fitness trainer requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are fitness trainers exposed to a wide variety of work?
While sometimes repetitive, fitness trainers tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a fitness trainer require attention to detail?
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for fitness trainers.
Does being a good fitness trainer require compassion and empathy?
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a fitness trainer.