Fitness
Demi Carter
WRIT 110
November 19, 2012
Alim-Young
Fitness Trainer What does it mean to be a fitness trainer? What does it involve? Does fitness training simply involve a love of exercise and the satisfaction gained from teaching others to do the same? These are kinds of questions that a fitness trainer should be able to answer. According to Ferguson’s Career Guide, a fitness trainer is a coach and a teacher who blends motivation, the right amount of program supervision, and appropriate exercise progression to assist clients in meeting their goals. I think this sounds awesome. I believe I have the most important traits of a fitness trainer, including endurance and extreme motivation. To become employed as a fitness trainer, one needs specific abilities, education, and training. First, a fitness trainer needs to be physically fit and be extremely motivating. Being physically fit is especially important when being a fitness trainer because they need to keep up with their athletes. Their main goal is to work with individuals to develop exercise programs based on their needs. For instance, if a tennis player is being trained to have quick feet using the agility ladder, the trainer needs to be able to do all drills at ease to set a professional example for the client to follow. Next, a fitness trainer must be highly motivating. One wouldn’t have successful athletes if one was not motivating and was not easy to work with. For instance, if there is a client who seems to be struggling at pull ups and is ready to give up, it is their trainer’s job to cheer them on and keep reminding them of their goal. Motivation and physical fitness is key in being a successful trainer. Next, a fitness trainer needs specific education. One must have a high school diploma in order to receive the education to become a fitness trainer. Basic classes such as physical education and anatomy are very helpful. Anatomy is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts. For
WRIT 110
November 19, 2012
Alim-Young
Fitness Trainer What does it mean to be a fitness trainer? What does it involve? Does fitness training simply involve a love of exercise and the satisfaction gained from teaching others to do the same? These are kinds of questions that a fitness trainer should be able to answer. According to Ferguson’s Career Guide, a fitness trainer is a coach and a teacher who blends motivation, the right amount of program supervision, and appropriate exercise progression to assist clients in meeting their goals. I think this sounds awesome. I believe I have the most important traits of a fitness trainer, including endurance and extreme motivation. To become employed as a fitness trainer, one needs specific abilities, education, and training. First, a fitness trainer needs to be physically fit and be extremely motivating. Being physically fit is especially important when being a fitness trainer because they need to keep up with their athletes. Their main goal is to work with individuals to develop exercise programs based on their needs. For instance, if a tennis player is being trained to have quick feet using the agility ladder, the trainer needs to be able to do all drills at ease to set a professional example for the client to follow. Next, a fitness trainer must be highly motivating. One wouldn’t have successful athletes if one was not motivating and was not easy to work with. For instance, if there is a client who seems to be struggling at pull ups and is ready to give up, it is their trainer’s job to cheer them on and keep reminding them of their goal. Motivation and physical fitness is key in being a successful trainer. Next, a fitness trainer needs specific education. One must have a high school diploma in order to receive the education to become a fitness trainer. Basic classes such as physical education and anatomy are very helpful. Anatomy is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts. For