First Steps to Becoming A Fitness Professional

Following up to my post about some Uncommon Facts to becoming a Fitness Professional, today I wanted to chat about the First Steps needed to become a Fitness Professional.
Here’s my top tips that I share with those I mentor:
- Know that’s it’s An Investment in Yourself! Even if you never make a dime teaching, you invested in your HEALTH and well-being.
- Find a Mentor. Having a mentor/coach to help guide you can be totally worth it. I had various people help me out in deciding. When I first decided to take on a career in wellness, I wanted to do it all…but I needed to prioritize what I needed and wanted most and start there.
- Research to find your Soul Workouts. Some may have already found it before deciding to get certified, while others may need to try a variety of classes and instructors out to find their calling. Bottom line: If you love it, you will never get bored!
- Decide on you certification and sign up for it! Is a course or workshop necessary? Exam based? Are materials/study guides needed? First, you will need to study and prepare and then take the exam.
- Get CPR Certified. Yes you will need this either before exam or before getting hired.
- Get insured and/or start a legal business. Talk to your accountant or attorney for more info here, but at minimum at least get Fitness Professional Liability Insurance.
- Buy Music/Rounds/Resources. Or join the format fulfillment feature if the certification company you choose has it available. They normally save you money in the long run.
- Practice makes {nearly} perfect! Use your mentor/friends/family for feedback and improvements.
- Apply for jobs/try-outs
- Market yourself. Get the word out on Social Media.
- Invest in Ongoing Knowledge & Skill. It doesn’t stop here, you will be required to take Continuing Certification classes, or re-certs in addition to reading books and research subjects regarding your industry or specialty. Another way is to take other instructors’ classes.
I love mentoring others who want to break into the Fitness Industry, so feel free to reach out here if this sounds like a calling for you.

Lindsay Lombardi

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