What Would I Do?
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You help people get fit by leading them in a variety of activities such as aerobics or yoga. Depending on your training, you can lead many different types of workouts and fitness classes. You may provide one-on-one instruction, or teach classes to groups of people.
Fitness instructors have a wide variety of tasks including:
- plan classes and choose activities and music
- provide instruction, advice and encouragement to students
- assess clients’ health, fitness and goals
- work out with clients, offering motivation and encouragement
- make sure clients exercise safely
- help clients with special needs and adapt programs as needed
- maintain equipment
Personal trainers often also provide advice on nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
If you work for a larger fitness club you may have additional duties such as sales, management, or marketing.
Sources: WorkBC Profile for program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness, Career Cruising database (Profiles for Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer)