"Personal Trainer Career Comparison"

Personal Trainer Career Comparison: Health Club vs Studio

Personal Trainer Career Comparison: Choosing where to work as you begin your fitness journey can be a stressful decision. It is nearly impossible to predict where you will be 3 months down the road.

IMPORTANT: You can and should still use your Personal Trainer Business Plan to ensure your success.

To help make this decision less daunting, we have provided a chart (see below) comparing the offerings of each setting.

In addition to the information provided in our comparison, we have found the following questions useful in finalizing your decision.

Would I prefer to work in a studio setting with less trainer competition but fewer members or in a Health Club with a greater number of trainers and members?
Will an hourly wage or a specific annual salary cover my current living expenses?
Do I want to be a Personal Trainer / Manager / or Business Owner within the next 5 years?

Comparison Chart

	Health Club	Studio
Salary	Varies between Hourly Wages to Commissions	Often Salaried with the Opportunity to Bonus based upon Performance
# of Personal Trainers	5 - 60	3 - 15
# of Members	200 - 10,000	25 - 200
Career Advancement Options	Fitness Management, General Management, Regional Management, Faculty, Group Exercise, & Additional Programs & Services	General Management, Ownership
Continuing Education	Company-specific courses provided by Faculty; On-site mentorship; Little reimbursement for off-site courses	Company-specific courses provided; On-site mentorship