Monday, 14 October 2013

5 Easy Steps to Become a Gym Instructor



Motivating hundreds of people to meet their wellness goals is a deal of great feeling. If you’ve been going gym for many years considering diet and fitness the major aspects of your life then, taking a next step to become a gym instructor can be a lucrative career. Fitness instructors teach a range of disciplines from spinning and cardio kickboxing to yoga and Pilates.

Additionally, if you love health and fitness, becoming a gym trainer could be one of the most exciting and rewarding career paths you could ever wish to pursue. Let’s not end up struck behind a desk all day long and not doing anything about it. Have a look on these steps to follow your path to become a gym instructor.

·         Determine what type of gym classes you want to teach such as aerobics, spinning, kick-boxing, yoga etc. and attend atleast one class for each type of activity.

·         Find out if there are opportunities at your local gyms to apprentice as an instructor’s assistant or to get fitness certification. Talk to experienced fitness instructors and people you know well.

·         Consider a training course or a certificate program to add your skills and expertise as an instructor and professional credentials for the position you want.

·         Get CPR and first aid certified which can give you an edge over the inexperienced or under-qualified ones.

·         Keep your options open and grab the best offer you get. After a year or two year as a fitness instructor you may be qualified to seek a better position. 

In order to maximize your chances of finding a dream job as a gym instructor, it is crucial that you assess your potential and improve your credentials. Although it may take years of practice but, it can help you open up large number of opportunities for teaching more advance techniques and skills to your customers.

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