The fitness industry is a tough game. In 2016, there were 27,425 people registered as a Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer, and it was projected there would be 35,000 by 2019. Sole traders (like me), 44% reported working less than 16 hours a week compared to only 16% who wanted to do so – more than three-quarters wanted to work more hours. In particular, 24% wanted full-time hours (33-40 hours/week) but only 9% had it.
So, I feel blessed that I have been able to pay my mortgage, put food on the table and have the occasional overseas holiday, whilst doing the job I love.
Being a Personal Trainer might not sound like an important job, but I take it very seriously. The majority of my clients have some kind of physical or psychological issue that exercise is helping them with. I know I can’t change their lives (& it isn’t my job to), but I certainly do everything in my power to increase their quality of life.
I have been in the fitness industry for over a decade now, and have reached the highest level of registration with Fitness Australia. I pride myself with continuing education and reading the latest research. To ensure my clients receive the most relevant and accurate information regarding their health and fitness goals.
Level 3 – Fitness Australia
The advanced level represents an exercise professional who has a more progressed level of knowledge and skill and has considerable experience to draw upon. It is expected that a professional at this stage of development can combine the use of competencies, experience and critical thinking skills in practice. This professional is most likely to assume a leadership and mentoring role for other exercise professionals. It is important to recognise that Level 3 is not an end point for professionals, but only a description for a higher developmental stage.
