Careers in Fitness

There has never been a better time to be a fitness professional. The demand for fitness professionals continues to increase and shows absoloutely no signs of slowing down.

• The health and fitness industry has grown more than 75% since 1998 and shows no signs of slowing down.
  
  
• The City & Guilds “Future Earnings Report 2006” promises that Fitness Professionals will enjoy average earnings growth of seven per cent, more than double the national average.
  
  
• London's successful bid to hold the Olympics in 2012 and the Government's publicity drive to improve the health of the nation mean that fitness and sport is sure to be at the top of news agenda for years to come.

With the Government emphasis on improving the health of the Nation by encouraging people to increase their physical fitness and activity levels and improve their eating habits there has never been a better time to look for a rewarding career in the fitness industry.

Working within the Fitness Industry you can expect a varied and rewarding career.

If the gym environment attracts you, with a Future Fit Training qualification you should have no difficulty finding employment as a Gym Instructor - in fact many health club chains will guarantee you a job interview if you are trained by us.

And the fitness boom has seen many of the large gyms offering clients Personal Training. With our Personal Trainer qualifications you can choose to work either within a gym or for private clients. Many of our Personal Trainer students have gone on to develop their own highly successful businesses. (Have a look at some of our success stories.)

You may want instead to become an Exercise to Music (Aerobics) Instructor and teach full or part-time and then specialise in teaching Step or Pilates. There are numerous opportunities for Instructors to work for themselves by setting up their own classes or to be part of the fitness team within a health club setting.

With the drive for improved health there is now an even greater emphasis on healthy eating and weight management. If you are interested in helping people to change their lifestyle then getting a qualification in Nutrition and Weight Management is an essential first step. This can be your passport to working as part of a multi disciplinary team within health promotion, and/or setting up a business for yourself.

The opportunities are unlimited. The health and fitness industry offers you multiple opportunities to enjoy a satisfying and enriching career.

As for income, many of our ex-students earn £40 per hour and more.

Future Fit Training offers you the best possible start, by providing a thorough grounding in the theory and vocational practice you will need to succeed in your chosen fitness career.