This perfect storm of circumstances will in all likelihood continue for the foreseeable future. It's not like all those potential clients are going anywhere in a hurry.
Just look at these facts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 67% of U.S. residents older than 20 can be considered overweight or obese. Overall, 34% of all Americans are obese - that's a third of the population.
If you're a personal trainer, these statistics mean more clients.
Many personal trainers make money off of making fat people fit; no fat people, no business, and you'd be out of a job. But this scenario won't happen soon, if at all. The Centers for Disease Control report that adolescents from ages 12 to 19 are also suffering from weight problems, with the statistics showing that 18% of them are overweight. Younger children aren't immune, either: the statistics say that 15% of children from ages 6 to 11 are overweight as well.
You have the chance to help these people meet their weight-loss goals. But to accomplish this, you must create fitness programs that appeal to overweight clients of all ages and income levels.
This is important, because personal training is one of a handful of careers – thanks to the sheer number of people struggling to lose weight – that is expected to grow in the next few years.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for personal fitness professionals will increase by 27% in the next ten years - an incredible growth rate. What this means, in layman's terms, is that the number of jobs in the fitness industry will rise faster than almost every other industry.
The cause of this curious (and profitable!) phenomenon, according to the government, is the increasing number of health clubs and gyms. Of course, we all know why so many of these new health clubs are opening, right? Yes, people just can’t seem to stop gaining weight.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: personal training is an excellent career choice. How can you argue with being paid to help people? It's not always an easy road, though, and you have to have a passion for fitness. You also need to be a good marketer to attract clients. And you'll also have to earn your certification if you really want your business to flourish.
If you’re willing to put in the hard work, a career as a personal trainer can provide a steady stream of income long into the future. Imagine how calming it will be to work in a field that is actually adding workers instead of laying them off!
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