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Personal Trainer Job OutlookOkay, so we know the money can be good. But how is the personal trainer job outlook? Salary projections mean nothing if you can't get a personal training job. Unprecedented BoomThe personal training industry is experiencing an enormous surge in demand. As more people become aware of what personal training can offer them (its not just for rich celebrities), the demand for personal trainers grows. In fact, the personal trainer job outlook has never been better. The U.S. Department of Labor is forecasting a 50% growth rate for the industry through the next decade. That's a lot of demand! Many trainers are getting hired immediately on becoming certified and I have even heard of some cases where candidates are "pre-hired" in anticipation of achieving their certification. Are you Interested in But as the industry grows, it is continually evolving. The traditional model of getting a personal training job at a gym is now offering more outlets.
The personal trainer job outlook improves as these outlets gain in popularity.
The Effect of an Ageing PopulationIf you haven't heard, we are all living longer these days. Retirement is no longer seen as a sedentary lifestyle choice. Active seniors are setting a great example for the next massive wave of retirees: The Baby Boomers! According to The Kiplinger, health care jobs will be on the increase because of our aging population. The report states that there will be a growing need for alternative health care and that more and more people will seek exercise as a means to stay healthy or an attempt to improve health. It is predicted that there will be an increase in demand for personal trainers and health club workers. 
The personal trainer job outlook is sensational because the baby boomers are fitness conscious, aware of what personal trainers do, and have the money to pay for the services. What a lot of baby boomers don't have is TIME! But that is all going to change in the next decade. As the boomers start to retire, they are going to be cashed up and looking for ways to stay active. Smart personal trainers will exploit this demographic by targeting the senior citizen niche. Just be aware that the boomers are also a very well educated group and they will surely insist on their trainer holding a specialized certification to work with seniors. Next Page: How Much Will it Cost Me?
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I am already working with many baby boomers and they definately have a more pro-fitness attitude than some of my "senior" clients. I agree, the personal trainer job outlook looks very good for this group. The current seniors don't have the awareness of personal training. You have to go to senior centers and give free classes just to educate them on the services you offer. I don't have many one on one clients, but it is easy to get seniors together for group training. It costs them less and its really a social activity for them. Sometimes they are more interested in talking than working out. 