Fitness Instructor

The role of a specialized Fitness Instructor has changed a lot than just being a mere aerobic instructor. He is the one who plans, motivates and do the necessary planning and implementation of the fitness exercises and make sure the growth and development of people. He is responsible for assisting the club members of a gymnasium or a health club by providing a fun-filled and motivating setting. He can lead groups in a variety of formats of muscle strength, cardiovascular conditioning and endurance training in addition to stretching and relaxation or warming-up.

Tasks of Fitness Instructor:

He provides a dynamic fitness class that is fun and safe.
He provides a motivational exercise environment for the members.
He support and encourage the members.
Providing exercising schedule for the members.
To make sure that no one is over-exhausted or over-doing exercises.
To see if there is no problem in carrying out of activities.
To provide first-aid assistance in case of any injury.

The Fitness Instructor also evaluates needs of participant in terms of physical activity and promotes the benefits of a regular physical exercise and having a balanced lifestyle. He is required to have the necessary certifications and must always be willing to learn and develop new techniques as he can influence the perceptions of the members.

What a fitness instructor must have?

Complete knowledge about various types of exercises.
Knowledge of positive and side-effects of exercises.
Pleasing and helpful attitude.
Ability to share his information correctly.
Clear in his thoughts.
Knowledge of first-aid techniques.

The complete emphasis on personal training should come from the personal Fitness Instructor’s understanding of what would be best for his client and a keen understanding of human movements. Fitness Instructor’s task is just not to push someone to work hard but also to work at an effective level to achieve his goals. He must make his exercise schedule for different members keeping in mind their personal goals, health and physical structure.
List of Accredited Certifications in the United States:

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
American Council on Exercise (ACE).
National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).
National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF).
Scirion Institute of Exercise Physiology (SIEP).
The Cooper Institute (CI).

Fitness Instructor is usually expected to proceed through an intake evaluation to identify the goals and health concerns of the members. And after that has been done, that can be followed by the fitness testing. These tests may also include tests of cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength and postural abnormalities. The instructor can also judge on the specific numerical measurements of body fat and cardiovascular health and thus prove beneficial to the members to set and achieve their own goals.