career

Real salary data from year one through year five. What trainers actually earn at gyms, studios, and in private practice.

Switching careers to personal training? We rank the best certifications by cost, flexibility, and time-to-credential for working adults.

Certification costs $399–$999. Here's how to pay for it between jobs — payment plans, tax deductions, and the ROI math that justifies the spend.

Thinking about switching careers to personal training? Real costs, timelines, income data, and what nobody tells you about the transition.

The month-by-month playbook for becoming a personal trainer while keeping your day job. Study schedules, overlap strategy, and when to quit.

Not every fitness career means demonstrating squats. Explore certification paths in nutrition, wellness coaching, and online programming.

The average personal trainer is 40. Here's why your age is an advantage, what it costs, and the real timeline for career changers.

Age-specific advice for switching to personal training in your 40s or 50s. Physical realities, income strategies, and why older trainers win.

The 5 major certs ranked by what matters to career changers: cost, study flexibility, time-to-hire, and no degree required.