Professional fitness coach

[1] Fitness professionals help challenge an individual by increasing their performance, as compared to when a person would work out on their own.

The key roles and duties of a fitness professional are to: motivate, assist clients and measure heart rates and body fat levels.

Certified fitness professionals must remain up-to-date on all certifications in order to instruct at particular health clubs and gyms.

A coach must be ready to work long and irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

[8] Fitness professionals receive benefits that can include healthcare, paid time off, and a pension.

Additionally, they must be certified in CPR (cardiovascular resuscitation) which is offered by the American Red Cross among many other classes such as First Aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator).