{"id":337,"date":"2022-09-15T10:18:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T09:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uksportstraining.com\/?p=337"},"modified":"2022-11-22T10:49:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T10:49:35","slug":"become-a-personal-trainer-say-goodbye-to-the-office-9-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uksportstraining.com\/blog\/become-a-personal-trainer-say-goodbye-to-the-office-9-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Personal Trainer \u2013 Say Goodbye to the Office 9-5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you ever feel like the work you\u2019re doing isn\u2019t fulfilling? Sure, it has its benefits, and you have a steady income that pays the bills. But can you honestly say that you enjoy your job?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working a 9 to 5 job at an office might seem like a dream come true, but there are some negatives. For one, you lack the flexibility to arrange your days as you see fit. Second, there isn\u2019t much excitement at the workplace. Most days seem to blend, forming a long gray line of blandness<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The great news is that becoming a personal trainer could free you from the office, bring a lot more fulfillment, and offer numerous unique benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Person<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The boring 9 to 5\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

*BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The oh-so-unpleasant sound cuts through the silence of the morning, forcing you awake. You look around for a moment, disoriented, then reach out to turn the alarm clock off. As you look over, you notice that it\u2019s 6:30 AM, just six hours since you went to bed. You get out of bed and force yourself to the bathroom to wash up and prepare for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Half an hour later, you\u2019ve washed, groomed, and dressed. You grab a quick bite before heading off to face the day. You get inside your car and begin your daily commute, the one you\u2019ve done a million times before. It\u2019s become so familiar that you\u2019re aware of all the stoplights, potholes, and other small details. Yet, despite the familiarity, you dread it. You\u2019re still half-awake, grumpy, and, as you wait for the distant light to turn green, you think to yourself, \u201cThere must be more for me.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite your minor nervous breakdown, you get to the office before 9 AM, check-in, sit at your desk, begin to fill spreadsheets, write emails, and bother yourself with all of the other office work minutiae. Eight hours later, the clock hits 5 PM, which only means one thing: home time<\/em>. You hop into your car, hoping to be home before 6:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the time you\u2019re home, you feel drained and unmotivated to bother yourself with anything else. Before you know it, preparing dinner and watching some TV have eaten a couple of more hours, and it\u2019s almost 9 PM. Soon enough, the clock shows 10:30 PM, and you have to get to bed unless you want to feel terrible for the second day in a row. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you hit the sack, trying to fall asleep, you think, \u201cMonday down. Four more days to go\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Man<\/figure>\n\n\n\n


Why become a personal trainer? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like most people with a regular work schedule, you\u2019ve probably thought about a career change, preferably one with more flexibility. The great news is, that becoming a personal trainer is the perfect option precisely because the career path provides you with more flexibility and fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming a personal trainer is a fantastic option because it provides a new challenge, motivates you to get in the best shape of your life, and gives you the chance to make money while doing something you care about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On any given day, a personal trainer interacts with people who want to get fit and improve their lives but don\u2019t know how to get started. As a trainer, you get to push these people in the right direction and watch as things \u2018click\u2019 for them, and they begin to appreciate the journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working at a gym might involve some mundane tasks, such as re-racking used equipment, cleaning the gym, and covering the reception desk. But, there is always the option for freelance training, which gives you more freedom, but you also have more responsibilities, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n