Fitness Careers
Personal trainers, yoga, pilates, strength, gym managers — every fitness path.
Fitness careers span personal training, group fitness, yoga and pilates instruction, strength coaching, athletic training, and gym ownership. Certifications shape early credibility; reputation and clientele drive long-term income.
12 careers in this collection
Fitness App Developer
Build digital fitness products that help millions achieve their health goals
Pilates Instructor Studio
Reformer + mat instruction
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management.
Yoga Therapist IAYT
Therapeutic yoga for conditions
Tactical Fitness Coach
Train military, police, and fire candidates and professionals
Personal Trainer
Transform clients' fitness and health through customized training programs
Personal Trainer In-Home
Private fitness coaching
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services.
Pilates Instructor
Teach Pilates in studios, gyms, and private settings
Yoga Instructor
Guide students through yoga practice promoting physical and mental wellbeing
Yoga Teacher
Teach yoga classes, workshops, and teacher trainings
Yoga Teacher Studio
Group classes + private clients
Median annual wage figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023, for the occupation each career is classified under. Careers with no published federal figure show none.
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