A Career in Fitness?
I was 16 and still in school. I had no idea what career path I should choose! As the leaving certificate approached and the closing date for CAO college applications got closer I attended multiple college open days and reviewed several course options but nothing jumped out at me. I knew I wanted to work in a career I enjoyed, something I was passionate about, a job I could see myself wanting to spend time at. The problem was, I didn’ t know what!
I met with the schools career guidance councillor and discussed options with my parents and teachers. I could have built a house with the amount of thick college prospectus’ I collected! It was 1998 so there was no email! Social media was a photograph that took 24 hours to develop if you paid for the express service!
I wasn’ t the academic guy and I wasn’ t the sporty guy but I did ok and worked hard to secure a credible leaving certificate. What I actually excelled in was art class. Looking back now I know the reason why. It was because I enjoyed it. I was by no means excellent at it but I knew how to make it work. My point being- we excel in the things that we are passionate about and that we enjoy.
The years past and still I did not know what I wanted to do as a career. After hearing a radio advertisement I enrolled on a Fitness Instructor course in 2006 with Litton Lane Training.
I qualified with an ITEC Diploma in Fitness Instruction and I enjoyed it so much I went back and qualified as an ITEC RQF Level 3( EQF Level 4) Personal Trainer & Nutritional Advisor and an American
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College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. I have since completed qualifications in Suspension Training, Kettlebell Instruction, Studio Cycle, FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer and I have completed courses in Pilates Instruction and Strength & Conditioning Coaching.
I built a career in fitness. I began training clients in 2007 and I opened my appointment based Personal Training studio in 2009. We are 8 years on and thankfully we have grown from strength to strength. I am grateful for my decision to become involved in this dynamic and expanding industry. I spend my day making a difference to peoples lives by improving physical and mental health.
As the National Obesity Policy & Action Plan 2016- 2025 is being put into effect the health and fitness industry will continue to experience growth and opportunity. This is a credible career path. Work as your own boss, learn skills in business management, marketing and sales. Create your own journey, work in an industry with energy, enthusiasm and ongoing potential. Fitness is for everyone.
If you are interested in a career in Fitness, Litton Lane Training have been running health and fitness courses since 1987. Over the years, Litton Lane Training have developed a strong and reliable reputation due to their high standard of course content and delivery. In the health and fitness business, similar to any other business, reputation is enhanced only by consistently delivering a high standard of service at a competitive price.