Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Also known as: Aerobics Instructor, Aerobics Teacher, Aquatics Specialist (+39 more)

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.

🎓 Experience Level 3 (Medium preparation needed) 📈 Healthcare & Human Services

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What You'll Do

Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
Maintain fitness equipment.
Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.

Essential Skills

Instructing 4.0/5

Service Orientation 3.75/5

Speaking 3.62/5

Active Listening 3.25/5

Learning Strategies 3.12/5

Social Perceptiveness 3.12/5

Reading Comprehension 3.0/5

Critical Thinking 3.0/5

Active Learning 3.0/5

Monitoring 3.0/5

Coordination 3.0/5

Judgment and Decision Making 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.

Common styles

Optimism, Social Orientation, Cooperation, Dependability, Leadership Orientation

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Expression 3.88/5

Stamina 3.88/5

Extent Flexibility 3.88/5

Gross Body Coordination 3.88/5

Trunk Strength 3.62/5

Speech Clarity 3.62/5

Static Strength 3.12/5

Dynamic Strength 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

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 Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word MYOB BusinessEssentials Online River Software Personal Trainer Pro Sage 50 Accounting Sage Simply Accounting

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

Optimism (High importance: 4.69/5)
Social Orientation (High importance: 4.55/5)
Cooperation (High importance: 4.53/5)
Dependability (High importance: 4.46/5)
Leadership Orientation (High importance: 4.3/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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