Median pay
$46,180
Median annual pay for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Personal Care and Service
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
10-year growth
11.9%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings
74,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment
370,100
Estimated U.S. employment for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost
+44,100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile
What the work involves
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Essential skills
- 1Speaking
- 2Active Listening
- 3Learning Strategies
- 4Active Learning
- 5Critical Thinking
- 6Monitoring
Knowledge areas
- 1Customer and Personal Service
- 2Education and Training
- 3English Language
- 4Psychology
- 5Biology
- 6Administration and Management
Abilities
- 1Extent Flexibility
- 2Gross Body Coordination
- 3Oral Expression
- 4Stamina
- 5Speech Clarity
- 6Trunk Strength
Career interests
- 1Social
- 2Realistic
- 3Enterprising
- 4Conventional
- 5Investigative
- 6Artistic
Work styles
- 1Optimism
- 2Social Orientation
- 3Cooperation
- 4Dependability
- 5Leadership Orientation
- 6Empathy
Work activities
- 1Performing General Physical Activities
- 2Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- 3Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- 4Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- 5Thinking Creatively
- 6Training and Teaching Others
Work context
- 1Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- 2Contact With Others
- 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- 4Freedom to Make Decisions
- 5Spend Time Standing
- 6Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
Representative tasks
- Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
- Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
- Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
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Sources
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