Keeping fit isn’t just a hobby; it is very much a way of life. These days, more and more of us aren’t just working out in our spare time, we are also incorporating it into other areas of our lives. And one place it fits in very nicely is into your career.

Lots of recent studies show that leading a sedentary life and sitting down at a desk all day can be very bad for our health. As a result, more people are trying to find jobs that keep them active and on their feet as much as possible. But why not go one further and try to find work which is based around fitness? Most fitness jobs will require you to be very fit and, as you will be very active while at work, your fitness might even improve! Even those that don’t require too much physical activity but need you to know a thing or two about health and fitness can help you to understand your body better and exactly what it is you need to do in order to live healthily.

One thing is for sure; a fitness career will certainly keep you pumped and ready for action. Think it is time to rethink your choice of career? Here are some awesome ones you might want to consider.

Personal Trainer

One of the most obvious fitness careers is a personal trainer. If you already know a lot about keeping fit and are at a good level of fitness yourself, moving into this career shouldn’t be too difficult. Before you can start looking for clients, you will need to gain a few qualifications. There are various ones that you can take, but you need to have ones that show you have a full knowledge of fitness and its effects on the body. It is also useful to take a first-aid course. Once you are ready to start training, you can either look for a job at a gym or go it alone and be self-employed. There are pros and cons with each. For instance, a gym will already have lots of members who will be willing to use your services. However, you may be restricted to the type of training that you do. Whereas if you are self-employed, you can set up your own training workouts, but you might find it hard getting enough clients to make it a profitable job.

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Physiotherapist

A career in physiotherapy won’t require you to workout every day, but you will certainly increase your knowledge of the body and its anatomy, which will help you to understand your own health and fitness. First of all, you will need to earn some formal qualifications. Colleges and universities run specialist courses in physiotherapy, but you can also take a general biology degree at first if you prefer, and then specialize in a graduate course. You can apply for physiotherapy jobs in Staffnurse.com or one of the many other recruitment websites. It’s good to remember that you will need a lot of work experience before you start earning an attractive wage. So, bear in mind the first couple of years of working as a psychiatrist can be quite lowly paid. But that will all change once you build up the required skill set!

Sports Teacher

If you love fitness and working with children, you can combine both of these passions by becoming a sports teacher. The great thing about working as a teacher is that you get lots of holidays. And, if you have kids yourself, you will be able to have the same time off as them, which means arranging your family holidays will be very easy! Plus, you are guaranteed to have your weekends completely free as a teacher! To become a sports teacher is just like becoming any other teacher. You will need to go to university or college and gain a degree. There are two paths you can take at this stage. First off, you can take a general teaching degree. During this, you can specialize and focus on sport as a subject. Alternatively, you could study a sports science degree. Once you graduate from this course, you can then go on to take a graduate course in teaching.

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Gym Instructor

Another career option that will see you getting hot and sweaty every day (in a good way!) is working as a gym instructor. As a gym instructor, you will be hired by a gym to help all their members. There are various responsibilities that you may be given, depending on your fitness background and skills. Some instructors take care of the machines and make sure that all the gym members are using them correctly. Other instructors teach classes, such as Metafit, Yoga, and spinning. No matter which type of gym instructor you become, you will be working closely with all members to ensure they get the most out of all their workouts. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the gym is run smoothly and will also have to deal with customer enquiries.

Swimming Instructor

Love splashing about in the water? Did you always dream of being the next Michael Phelps when you were younger? You may have left things slightly too late to start training to be an Olympic swimmer now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t inspire the next generation! And the best way to do that is by becoming a swimming instructor. Anyone can be a swimming teacher as it is very easy to get into. It’s also a great side job alongside another part-time career, as the hours are very flexible. As with most fitness jobs, you will need to first get the required qualifications before you start giving lessons. You will need to learn how to teach children to swim, how to teach diving, and aqua fitness. You might also be required to take a course that deals with swimming and disabilities. You will need to pay for these courses yourself, but they normally only cost around $500. This can very easily be made back once you start earning! As soon as you are qualified, you can start applying for vacancies at gyms, leisure centers, and public pools.

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Yoga Teacher

If you enjoy practising Yoga and mindfulness, you might have gotten proficient enough to become a Yoga teacher. Ideally, you should have been practising a specific type of Yoga for a few years already and will be able to do most stretches and poses. But before you can take any classes, you will need to be qualified to teach. There are different Yoga organizations throughout the country, all of whom offer their very own teaching qualifications. You should choose an organization who focus on the same type of Yoga as you do and go with them. They will examine you to make sure that you have enough knowledge and skill to teach others. Once you gain the qualification, you will also need an accreditation from a Yoga organization. Once you are qualified, you should get insurance that will protect you in case anyone gets injured during one of your lessons. If you teach at a gym, they should already have blanket insurance for all of their instructors and teachers, but you should double check this in advance.

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Athlete

Think you’ve got what it takes to hit the big time? If you particularly excel in one sport or type of athletics, you should seriously push yourself to become a professional. You never know; you might have what it takes to beat Mo Farah in the 10,000 meters or could take down Jackie Galloway in a Taekwondo fight? The best way to work your way up to become a professional athlete is to keep on training and practising. Eventually, if you have the talent, someone will spot you and offer your sponsorship. Joining your local team or athletic association is also a good move, as you will be put in touch with people who already know the industry. You should bear in mind that not all athletes earn a full-time income through their sporting achievements, though. That’s why most continue with their college education so that they can find a part-time job to support them financially. As most athletes also retire very early in their life, having an education behind you gives you something to fall back on when your sporting career is over.

So, where will your love of sport and fitness take you?

As you can see, there are numerous jobs and careers that you might want to go into that will help drive your sporting passions and talents. Some of these are fantastic full-time careers while others will slot in nicely alongside another part-time job. One thing is for sure; whichever career you choose, you can be certain that it will be a lot more fun and exciting than a boring office job! And it will greatly benefit your overall health and fitness as well!

So, let’s get warmed up; we’ve got a career to start!

March 23, 2017/by admin