First of all the health and fitness industry requires long hours, shift work (Early mornings, late evenings and on weekends), and the ability to be self motivated physically and mentally 24 hours a day.

Do you still want to be a Personal Trainer...?

There are a number of companies who you can train through to gain the relevant qualifications:

YMCA, FOCUS TRAINING, NABBA, PREMIER TRAINING

Depending on the company, you will be expected to pay around £500 to £2000 for individual qualifications.

You need a basic fitness instructor qualification first.  Do not pay over the odds for this.  The basic fitness instructor course is needed as a base for you to develop.  If you go on this course and decide not to carry on within the industry then you have wasted a lot of money.

Average prices: £200 to £300

Senior Instructor.  This should be included when you pay for the basic instructor course and will help with gaining a more in depth knowlege of the industry and the all important selling tools you will need as a Personal Trainer. Average prices: £300 to £500

At this stage there are different avenues to take.  Some people like to get qualified in every course they can get their hands on, this is fine if you have the available funds.  If not, then you have a choice of two main courses.

Advanced Instructor or Personal Trainer.

Advanced Instructor: between £500 and £1000

Personal Trainer: between £1000 and £3000

Choose your service:

• 1 to 1 Personal Training in your Home - click here
• 1 to 1 Personal Training in a Private Studio (Leeds) - click here
• On-line Personal Training - click here