Fitness Trainer

Demonstrate or explain how to perform various exercises and routines to minimize injuries and improve fitness Watch clients do exercises to ensure that they are using correct technique Provide options during workouts to help clients feel successful Monitor clients’ progress and adapt programs as needed Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment Give clients information or resources about topics such as nutrition and lifestyle Give emergency first aid if needed Fitness trainers and instructors work with individual clients or prepare or choreograph their own group classes. They may do a variety of tasks in addition to their fitness duties, such as managing the front desk, signing up new members, giving tours of the facility, or supervising the weight-training and cardiovascular equipment areas. Fitness trainers and instructors also may promote their facilities and instruction through social media, by writing newsletters or blog posts, or by creating posters and flyers.