We surveyed 2,540 fitness trainers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical fitness trainer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a fitness trainer?
Low
High
Working as a fitness trainer typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a fitness trainer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a fitness trainer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a fitness trainer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a fitness trainer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for fitness trainers.
Do fitness trainers work full-time or part-time?
25% of fitness trainers work in full-time roles while 75% work part-time.
Is being a fitness trainer stressful?
Low
High
Fitness trainers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a fitness trainer?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a fitness trainer.
How competitive is the workplace for fitness trainers?
Low
High
Fitness trainers see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a fitness trainer require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for fitness trainers.
Are fitness trainers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Creativity is intrinsic to being a fitness trainer, and a highly valuable part of the career.
Do fitness trainers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Fitness trainers have high flexibility in the direction of their work, allowing them a lot of freedom in how they accomplish their goals.
Is being a fitness trainer physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a fitness trainer requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are fitness trainers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, fitness trainers tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a fitness trainer require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for fitness trainers.
Does being a good fitness trainer require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a fitness trainer.