Chemist Turned Fitness Trainer
Hi. I am trying to change career fields. I originally went to college for chemistry and have a full time job in the chemistry field. But I also have a fitness training background and have started with my own business where I combine small group fitness and martial arts training together. It is through this that I’ve found where my true passion lies. I would like to get out of the chemistry field and work in fitness full time. I would like to get a personal trainer job to replace my chemist job. But my question is, with my own group fitness business, how do I approach applying for a personal trainer job in a gym when I have my own business? How do I address concerns that I may try to lure customers into leaving their gym and coming to my facility? That is not my intention of course.
If I were you and had the money, I would earn a second degree in exercise physiology and earn the ACSM HFS credential.
California University of Pennsylvania has an online program where you can earn your Masters Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. I believe very strongly you should consider this. Nutrition Sciences might also be an option since you are a chemist
Since you are accustomed to working with educated individuals, once you get your second degree or your certification, I would market my wares to other science majors and call my business BODY CHEMISTRY.
I am excited for you. ALL THE VERY BEST TO YOU!!!!