How old is the average personal trainer? According to the latest fitness industry figures, the average personal trainer is around 38 years old. Lots of people assume that personal trainers will be much younger than this – but this thinking process is perhaps influenced by which trainers are the most visible.

While Gym Instructors are there to help everyone, Personal Trainers are uniquely qualified to provide one-on-one sessions to clients. This means they are less involved in the gym's administrative tasks and instead focus most of their attention on helping individuals achieve their health and wellbeing goals.

Number of trainers In the United States, approximately 340,000 certified personal trainers are working professionally.

Tasks and duties Designing fitness programs based on assessment of the clients' age, level of fitness, goals and abilities. Demonstrating and teaching body movements and skills used in fitness routines. Setting up and monitoring fitness equipment and ensuring that equipment is safe, clean and in working condition.