The Personal Training Business

• Personal/Fitness trainers have been ranked as the 11th fastest growing occupation for 2002-2012 and it's predicted that personal trainers will see more of a demand, as Americans become increasingly health-conscious.

• Personal training satisfies the demand for individualized fitness instruction and educates people on the proper way to use equipment, teaches proper form and technique, and helps set and achieve personal goals.

The Fitness Industry

• The health and fitness business is a $19 billion industry serving nearly 45 million people in the U.S., and is projected to continue growing.

• Nutrition and weight loss is a $44 billion industry in the U.S.

• The IHRSA Annual Financial Index for 2009 showed improvement over 2008 in revenue and membership accounts for the fitness center industry.