Top 5 Reasons to Become a Personal Trainer

It takes a lot of work to become the best version of yourself.

It can take even more to help others unlock their own incredible potential.

However, that’s exactly what makes being a personal trainer so rewarding. Not only do you get to build relationships with people of all different backgrounds, but you also have the chance to help them transform their bodies, gain confidence, and change their lives.

Of course, there are plenty of other perks that come with this profession, including the ability to earn a substantial income. But what are the best benefits of becoming a personal trainer?

YouFit Gyms certified Personal Trainer Stephen Sheehan shares with us the top five reasons why this career continues to attract so many fitness-oriented individuals around the world:

#1 Help people achieve their goals.

“The number 1 reason why I made the transition from YouFit Member to YouFit Personal Trainer was my desire to help others achieve their goals. After working diligently to lose 60 pounds and form better habits, I decided to plunge back into the personal training pool–and I couldn’t be happier with that choice. ”
– Stephen S. Personal Trainer, YouFit Gyms Sunrise

After all, how can you not feel good about a client trimming a few inches off her waist to fit into a new dress? Or how can you not feel blessed to see someone hit a new PR or master a new exercise?

At the end of the day, a personal trainer’s job is to arm clients with knowledge and inspire them to lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. When you know your programming, communication skills, and energy give others the motivation and tools to succeed, there’s nothing better.

#2 Limitless earning potential.

The sky’s the limit when it comes to how much you can earn as a personal trainer. Sure, you won’t start out making six figures, but it’s entirely possible to hit that benchmark if you combine your fitness acumen with strong business savvy.

Think about it this way: You have the flexibility to tap into some serious upside. If you want to be available to train early-morning clients and late-night ones, you can set your schedule that way. Want to host group classes on certain days? That’s in your control. Want to work with private clients and set your own prices? That’s a great option, too.

With more experience and exposure, you will be able to build and maintain a steady client base. Most importantly, you’ll be putting more money in your pocket and working your way toward achieving your financial goals.

How can you get started? Luckily, YouFit is hiring across 78 locations, so check out our new careers page and job listing section to find an opportunity in your area.

#3 Maintain high standards with your own health.

Another reason to become a personal trainer: accountability.

It takes a high level of discipline to keep your body in prime shape. It also requires an intense commitment to eating the right foods, staying adequately hydrated, and taking recovery seriously. Ultimately, if you want to build the physique of your dreams, it will only happen through hard work and dedication.

For those who hold their health in high regard (as we all should), taking the PT career path is a viable way to keep yourself on track. It reinforces making sound decisions in all facets of your life that support both your physical and mental health.

Skipping the gym because you’re tired? If you wouldn’t encourage a client to do that, why would you let yourself?

Eating a whole pizza because you’re stressed? If a client sticks to a meal plan, why can’t you?

You can’t talk the talk without walking the walk.

#4 Variety of career opportunities.

Just like your joints, it’s important to have flexibility with your career. And few pathways provide more variety than personal training.

On one hand, you can take the traditional route and work at a commercial gym in your community. There are dozens of YouFit Gyms across the nation where you can flex your knowledge by creating customized workout plans for clients. Plus, you’ll learn valuable skills in sales and customer service.

It doesn’t end there, though.

Your career can include everything from being a certified group instructor to starting your own gym to being an online coach who works with clients remotely. You could even consider specializing in athletic training or strength and conditioning if you want to work in the sports world.

So, becoming a personal trainer may just kickstart a deeper journey into the fitness industry that opens doors you never expected.

#5 Channel your passion into your purpose.

“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” gets tossed around like a 5-pound kettlebell, but there is some semblance of truth to it. Although it certainly requires plenty of resolve and stamina to be a full-time personal trainer, if you truly have a passion for fitness, you should put it to good use.

Clients trust trainers who both show support and push them to go beyond their perceived limits. When you’re fully invested in helping people, that shines through in the way you speak, move, and behave. When you radiate positivity and can confidently say you love what you do, everyone in the gym will feed off that energy.

Now that sounds like a healthy work environment to me.