shutterstock_121967491 JQuery1 featured imageFor those interested in health, fitness, exercise and well-being, qualifying as a Personal Trainer can be hugely rewarding, whether it is a career path you then wish to follow or not.

When studying to become a Personal Trainer, you gain a thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the human body, and how the different energy systems work in conjunction with each other. You also gain an in-depth knowledge of how to prevent injury when exercising, optimal nutrition for exercise and performance, as well of course as the various training techniques and approaches, and the Science behind each approach. Therefore for those of you with a high level of interest in your training, it can help you improve your own training performance and help you reach your training goals more easily, as well as being in a position to help family members and friends do the same.

Signing up to a Personal Trainer course is low in risk, as there are flexible learning programmes which mean learners can study and take exams outside of their normal working hours. This means a new skill set is acquired, with no financial rush to then persue a new employment or starting up on your own straight away.

For those wishing to start or progress their careers in the health, fitness and leisure sector, it opens up countless opportunities. On completion of the course, you are able to start working immediately, and there is a lot of freedom involved, as you have the option to work for yourself which enables you to control your own future, to create and drive your own business with large earning potential and hours to suit your lifestyle.

shutterstock_117073888 JQuery1 featuredWith the health, fitness and leisure industry continuing to grow year on year, there are also lots of employment opportunities as a Personal Trainer if you are prepared to do your research and present yourself well to, for example, a Fitness Centre. However, for those willing to think outside the box, there are work opportunities in other areas too – many sports clubs, multi-national companies and wealthy individuals will hire Personal Trainers to assist either their own or their staff’s fitness needs.

It can also be a platform for further work opportunities. After gaining some experience, many Personal Trainers go on to work as Strength and Conditioning coaches, Nutritional Therapists, work in Sports Management, or develop areas of specialism, such as in working with clients with Diabetes.

One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of becoming a Personal Trainer is the opportunity you have to impact and improve the lives of your clients and help them achieve their health goals; in turn giving you a career that is truly rewarding. So whether you are thinking of a new career challenge or wanting to expand your existing knowledge or skills set, the Diploma in Personal Training can combine perfectly with another career or aspect of fitness and health.

Click here for information on the Personal Training qualifications run by Pulse Sports Therapy.