Trainer

A trainer is a professional in providing physical fitness to the people of all age groups. A trainer's main aim is to improve the physical condition of his or her clients theough proper diet and exercise. A trainer should be knowledgeable in his area of expertise like nutrition, stress management and weight loss etc.

Career Options

• - - Aerobics - Kickboxing - Yoga - Pilates - Fitness trainers - Spinning - Tourist resorts
• - spas and housing societies also require fitness trainers

Educational Qualifications

• - Minimum qualification required is 10+2 with any stream

Personal Skills

• - Patience and honesty - Good communication skills - Listening skills - Professionalism - Educated and well trained - Great personality

Courses to be pursued

• - Certificate or diploma course in sports science/yoga/fitness/naturopathy - Diploma or bachelor courses in yoga & naturopathy - Nike aerobics course - Reebok instructor certification program

Top Colleges

• Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education Address: Kariavattam, Trivandrum, Kerala 695581 Phone: 0471 2418712 Website: www.lncpe.gov.in

Working Conditions

A trainer has to usually work in shifts which includes mornings, evenings and weekends as well. They work in gyms, recreation centres, fitness clubs and even on the personal level for their clients.

Top Companies

• Gold’s Gym Address: Horizon Building 57 Jawaharlal Nehru Road 5th Floor Kolkata West Bengal 700071 Phone: 03330580300 Website: goldsgym.in