Does anyone know a good reference point for understanding how long the average personal trainer stays in the profession? What is the drop out rate after 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, etc.? Thank you! I have found some information from the NFPT, but I’m looking for more detailed statistics.
The answers given are all on the mark. I don’t know of any journal-quality research that has addressed your question. There is also the question of part-time v. full-time. I don’t know that there is any definitive definition of a personal trainer.