how much money make a personal trainer in a year
my name is hamed gonzalez i thinking to be a personal trainer and my question is how much money make a personal trainer in a year
Hello Gonzalez,
I have been working as a professional fitness trainer for over 9 years. I started Just like many other fitness trainers, working for a commercial gym. After 3 years of working for a few different commercial gyms, I became an independent trainer (meaning all my clients are private.)
Despite my transition to go private, you can actually do very well working for a gym. Most gyms will demand that you do floor shifts first before they allow you to train clients. I personally think it’s a great way to become more familiar with the facility and the members in your gym so when you approach them, you’ll have an easier time talking to them and selling training sessions. You can probably make anywhere from $25 to $75 an hour depending on your location, educational background and industry knowledge (certifications, years of experience, etc). In NYC, I would say average is about $45.
Here is the pro and con of working for a gym.
Pro: You have an access to a large group of people (leads). Having a chance to meet potential customers is crucial in succeeding in this business. More people you meet, wider network you can create. Gym members are easy to sell because most already have interest in getting in a better shape, and many can use some professional help.
Con: You have to compete with other trainers in the gym. You have to stand out from the crowd of trainers. Many gyms have over 50 trainers work for them. This means you can be in a very competitive environment to get clients.
Working for yourself can be great as well but also have some pros and cons.
Pro: You can run your business however you want, and how much money you can make is really up to you. If you want, you can make a six figure income training privately. Remember, what you charge is yours to keep. At a gym, gym charges X amount dollars for a training package, and they give you about a half of that. For example, if a session is $100 at your gym, you keep $45, gym keeps $55. As an independent trainer, you keep all $100.
Con: You have to market yourself. It may take a little bit longer to built your business and clientele because you have to find a way to meet potential clients. You have to provide your own leads. This is probably the hardest part of succeeding as an independent.
If you decide to go on that road and succeed, you will be very happy and it’ll be very rewarding.
So, focus on building a referral network system around you. Most importantly, you have to remember that this is a personal service business. Focus on providing excellent customer service that your customers cannot stop raving about. If you can do that, I promise you will always have customers. Also, price your service based on your value.
Good luck!