2 professions that combine work & fitness
Many people who enjoy keeping fit often consider working in a profession in which they can earn a good salary and carry out physical exercise every day. Many careers require a high level of fitness, such as police officer, construction worker, firefighter and dance instructor.
The careers above are demanding on the body and to carry out daily tasks, you need to have a high level of fitness and maintain a good daily exercise routine. But there are some professions you can consider that combine work and fitness.
Personal training
Becoming a personal trainer is a very good career choice if you love working out and enjoy helping others to get fit too. A personal trainer will carry out a variety of workouts with clients, and this will vary depending on the client’s level of fitness, physical ability and what they are aiming to achieve while working with a personal trainer.
To do this, a personal trainer assesses their client’s physical strengths and weaknesses and creates customised workout plans. They provide physical and mental guidance and monitor customers’ progress regularly. They also make sure that clients don’t get injured during their training sessions.
The main types of personal trainers are cardio trainers, physique trainers and lifestyle trainers.
Requirements of a personal trainer
- A high level of fitness
• A qualification in personal training
Understanding physiology, psychology of motivation and anatomy is just as vital as your level of fitness. Level 3 fitness courses from Study Active are a good way to gain qualifications in personal training and learn all the necessary skills required.
Lifeguarding
Becoming a lifeguard is another profession that combines work and fitness. It goes without saying, but it’s important that lifeguards keep up their strength, completing daily workouts that include swimming and strength training exercises. This is usually part of the job description and lifeguards will usually work out during quiet periods to ensure they’re able to perform rescues in the pool or sea competently.
Requirements of a lifeguard
Depending on where you choose to work, a lifeguard needs:
* A pool lifeguard qualification – a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is required for anyone working as a lifeguard at a pool in the UK.
* A beach lifeguard qualification – a National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification is required for anyone working as a lifeguard on a UK beach.
Becoming a personal trainer or a lifeguard can be very rewarding, both financially and mentally. For those who love fitness, either would make an ideal career.
