What Do Ftiness Trainers Do (including Their Typical Day At Work)

Job Description

Ftiness Trainers instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. They also offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.

Other tasks include:

• Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants’ capabilities and limitations.
• Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
• Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
• Monitor participants’ progress and adapt programs as needed.
• Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
• Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.

We asked Ftiness Trainers how satisfied they are with their job. Here is what they said.

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71% of them said they were satisfied with their job and 85% said they find that their job makes the world a better place or helps to make someone else’s life better.

Typical Day At Work

On a daily basis, Ftiness Trainers explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment. They offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.

A typical day for a Fitness Trainer and Aerobics Instructor will also include:

• Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants’ capabilities and limitations.
• Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
• Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
• Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
• Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.

We asked some Ftiness Trainers a few questions to find out what else does their work day look like. Here is what we found.

	Do you have telephone conversations everyday in this job?	40% said yes
	How important is it to work in a team in this job?	20% said very important
	Do you have group discussions everyday in this job?	72% said yes
	Do you talk or work with customers everyday in this job?	36% said yes
	Do you have to deal with angry customers everyday in this job?	0% said yes
	Do you have to make decisions everyday in this job?	33% said yes

Other responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Ftiness Trainers also maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed. They may also massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Ftiness Trainers Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants’ physical attributes and social skills. They might also Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.

In addition, they Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.

To some Ftiness Trainers, it is also their responsibility to Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.

Working life

Less than 40 hours per week

Regular schedule like a 9 to 5

In a typical work week as a Fitness Trainer and Aerobics Instructor, you can expect to work less than 40 hours per week.

Is this right for me

People who are suitable for this job tends to like working with, communicating with, and teaching people. They like helping or providing service to others..

They also like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

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