Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

What Does a Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
• 2Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
• 3Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
• 4Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
• 5Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
• 6Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
• 7Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
• 8Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.

Required Skills

• Speaking
• Appointment scheduling software
• BioEx Systems Exercise Expert
• BioEx Systems Fitness Maker
• BioEx Systems Nutrition Maker Plus
• Blink
• DaySmart Software Appointment-Plus
• DietMaster Systems DietMaster
• Email software
• EZFacility Trainer Management System
• ICTraining

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary