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What Is A Fitness Coach?

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A fitness coach, also called a fitness trainer or instructor, plans and helps to motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities that can include cardiovascular exercises (that help heart function and blood circulation in the body), strength training, stretching and other fitness activities. They work with a range of people at varying ages and skill levels with the goal of improving their fitness levels.

The functions they perform include the following:

• Demonstrate, guide and help with various exercise and routines that improve fitness.
• Ensure that exercise techniques are being performed correctly.
• Provide a range of exercises at different intensities for various levels of skill and fitness,
• Monitor progress and adapt fitness programs as required.
• Advise about weight control, nutrition and lifestyle choices that impact fitness levels.
• Help people to meet and exceed their fitness goals by providing encouragement and maintaining their exercise regime.