Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant
Offered by ACE, this certification teaches you how to develop weight management programs for clients that cover nutrition, exercise and lifestyle change. In this job, you work with clients to overcome barriers to health and fitness, so you’re not just taking clients through workouts and sending them on their way.
To become a Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant, you must already have an ACE certification for Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor or Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification.
For more info, visit the ACE website for requirements and exam dates else speak to us at BAR or browse our website for more information
Group Fitness Instructor
Group fitness is a popular career choice because you can do it part-time and teach whatever kind of class interests you the most. Income will vary depending on where you work and how many classes you teach. Some of the options include:
- Hi/Low Aerobics
- Step Aerobics
- Kickboxing
- Strength Training
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Water aerobics
There are many certification options out there for group fitness, speak to us at BAR or browse our website for more information
More Career Options
If you’re feeling ambitious, you could always go for an advanced degree at a university in something like Sports Medicine or Exercise Science. These degrees will allow you to pursue careers or other degrees such as:
- Athletic Trainer
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist
- Dietician
- Exercise Physiologist
- Biomechanist
- Sports Coach
- Physical Therapy
For more information, visit ACSM’s Career Page to find out how to get your degree and what you can do with it else speak to us at BAR or browse our website for more information
The great thing about fitness is that it offers plenty of options for career choices, whether you want to pursue a degree or ease into it by getting a certification. Many people get into exercise and get so excited about the results, they can’t wait to share that enthusiasm. If you’re one of those people, take a chance and give fitness a try!
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