Health Wellness Jobs

With the fitness industry offering numerous career options, be sure to select the one that best suits your talents and interests.

Whether you just graduated from a university with a health-related degree, recently obtained your first fitness certification or are contemplating how to get more out of your current position in the fitness industry, deciding on the right career pathway is an important—and sometimes overwhelming—process. The good news is, the fitness industry offers an abundance of opportunities for a variety of personality types, aspirations, skill sets and interests. Discover how to make your next (or very first!) career move in the fitness industry, and learn where those exciting initial steps may eventually lead you.

There can be endless permutations to a career in fitness. For simplicity’s sake, this article covers four popular career pursuits in the industry, outlining the major pros and cons of each.

• group exercise
• personal training
• programming/fitness management
• club ownership

Note that these four arenas are far from mutually exclusive. Many fitness pros work in “hybrid” jobs, meaning they build a career by meshing multiple roles and job titles. It is not uncommon for fitness pros to be involved in two, three—or all four—of these categories throughout the course of their career, or even all at once! Tailor the ideas here to make them perfect for you and what you’re most passionate about.

Starting Your Career

Considering a career in the fitness industry? Start here.

If you’re thinking about becoming a group exercise instructor, a personal trainer or even taking an academic path in exercise physiology or kinesiology, this page is a great starting point. Plant a firm foot in the right direction with the content and rich resources you’ll find here.

Working Professionals

You're certified! Now what?

You’ve put in your classroom hours and passed your fitness certification, but that doesn’t mean you’re employable or ready to work with clients. Have you done an internship or received hands-on training? Do you know what your next move is or should be?

 

 

Enhance your fitness career. Take it to the next level!

Are you an industry veteran looking for a change? You know and love fitness, but you need a new challenge or a change. It’s time to consider the options available to you for career enrichment, diversification and personal brand building. Study your options and decide what your next move in the industry will be.