Thinking of becoming a Personal Trainer at 40

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I have always been a bit lazy and unfit. Then I had my 2nd child and thought I need to get my act together because as an older Mum I would like to be around for as long as possible and be healthy with it. So I am now on my journey to being fit and I am considering becoming a PT. I like the idea of me, not your typical gym buff, being help to help others like me, get to a point where they feel fit and happy with their bodies. Looking at the course I think I would really enjoy it and I'm at a point in my life where I need to change careers and be able to work for myself, and I think I could do it. But, I wonder if I am sugar coating it and making a huge mistake. I can't really afford to study for 2 years for it to not result in a half decent income. My previous background is sales so feel pretty confident about talking to people etc but again just worried that there is a downfall that I'm not thinking about.

So, any PTs on here or anyone with some experience in the industry that can offer some practical advise or warnings for things I haven't thought about?

Go for it. Big market out there for PTs being over a certain age. We don’t all want 20 year old gym bunnies training us (as beautiful and fit as they are). It’s nice to relate to someone your own age and you can inspire others being fit and fab at 40.

I don't do gym, I do horses; but I think I would appreciate a PT who is the same sex and also has experience of her own body not being 20. You might also be able to be more convincing about e.g. injury recovery or rebuilding fitness than a very young PT (although I'm sure some are excellent on these topics).

I own a fitness business and I would love some 40+ trainers. Go for it. You're also bringing lots of sales experience to the role so coupled with the absolutely massive market you'd have I suspect you will set up a thriving busines.

The only downside of being a PT I can see is it seems to be mostly Self employed. But I'm not clued up on it so that may not be right. There's definitely a market for it. I would imagine it's very rewarding.