If you have a passion for fitness, you have probably considered a career in the industry. Indeed, there are many varied and rewarding careers associated with fitness and sport to consider, some that might fly below the radar.
Fitness equipment engineer
If you have great engineering skills as well as a passion for fitness a career in repairing fitness equipment could be just the job for you. Typically fitness equipment engineers are called out to places like gyms, hospitals, and physical therapy offices to diagnose and repair the issue with the often expensive equipment used there. Private clients are also a possible source of income, especially in high salary areas where personal gyms are the norm.
Wellness coach
With a more holistic approach than a personal or sports trainer, a wellness coach will address a wide variety of issues with their clients’ physical and mental health. Indeed, fitness and workout activities may be a part of this, but also mental wellness practices like meditation, quitting unhealthy habits, and identifying unhelpful core beliefs will come into play. In particular, a wellness coach will offer emotional support and accountability to their clients, helping them get the most from their wellness journey.
Personal trainer
More specialized than a wellness coach a personal trainer is concerned with devising and supporting their clients will a specific plan to improve their physical fitness. Their job will include carefully listening to their client’s goals, and helping them devise a step-by-step plan to reach them. Encouragement and camaraderie whilst working out is also often something that a personal trainer provides.
Sports trainer
Even more specialized still than the previous careers of a wellness coach and personal trainer a sports trainer is someone that focuses on performance assessment, drills, and exercises that are particular to a certain sport such as basketball, football, or soccer. Sports trainers aim to improve their clients’ performance in games, and they work with both individuals and teams. You can learn more about becoming a sports trainer by researching the type of training qualifications that are on offer. Just remember to look for the ones that offer ‘pay only if you pass’ deals are these are the best use of your money!
Fitness apparel designer
OK, so this one is fitness adjacent. However, you most definitely need to have plenty of experience within the field of fitness, as well as a love for working out if you are to design a successful line. After all, you must understand the key pressure points of any workout such as rubbing of seams, fabrics that hold sweat, and flexibility of textiles as they retain their integrity. Of course, you will also need a good eye for visuals such as trends, colors, and patterns too. The great thing about choosing a career in fitness wear is that now because of print on demand, and drop shipping it’s possible to design and manufacture your own line without the backing of a label. Then you will be free to set up an online store or sell via your fitness-focused social media.
