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For many ACE certified professionals, being a health and fitness professional isn't a full-time job - it's their side hustle. Some have described the side hustle as work that relates to your passion and brings you satisfaction while providing a service or product to others and generating income for you. Side hustles can stay as a side hustle or be a stepping stone into a full-time business.
Side hustles often relate to personal goals that may not be met by a 9-to-5 job. Side hustles are often entrepreneurial in nature (e.g., having your own health coaching business rather than being employed as a coach at a wellness facility). Although there are many ways to move on the page, you are still practicing and representing the profession, even if it is just on the page.
If you have a passion for fitness and helping others, becoming an ACE certified professional can be a great side hustle for you, whether you have a full-time job or not. Here are some of the benefits of adding “ACE Certified Professional” to your resume.
positively influence lives.
If your 9-to-5 job doesn't make you feel like you're making change in the world, as an ACE certified professional you have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of your participants and clients.
Share your strengths.
Your personality, your ability to listen and motivate, or your talent for creating workouts that clients really love - a side hustle gives you the opportunity to share those strengths with others.
Create a schedule that works for you.
You can commit to teaching a fitness class a few times a week or working out at a facility for a few hours a month - you can decide what type of schedule works for you. Submitting a class or filling out a trainer can add additional work if requested.
Experience longevity as a health and fitness professional.
Working part-time as a health and fitness professional helps you avoid burnout because you choose the hours you work and what you do in those hours.
Stay connected to the profession.
As an ACE Certified Pro, you must continue your education to stay up to date on the latest science, tools and trends. This helps ensure that you undertake safe and effective fitness and health programming. Learn about the many different ways to maintain your ACE certification.
Earn some money.
Side hustles can provide additional income even if making money isn't the main driver of your hustle. It is important to know your worth and the value of your time. This ACE Salary Report provides information on income ranges for health and fitness professionals.
Is a Side Hustle Right for You?
Side Hustles are meant to improve your life, not be a burden. It may take some effort to balance your side hustle with your 9-to-5 life. Whether you're a part-time ACE professional that complements your full-time job or in a completely different field, a side business can divert mental energy from other aspects of life. Take time to plan your schedule and aim for a routine that will help reduce mental fatigue.
Being a health and fitness professional also means that you are in a giving profession. When you use your time and energy to help others, you may feel the effects of burnout. Being aware of the signs of burnout will help you better assess your schedule and know when to reduce the number of classes you teach or clients you train.
Finally, consider your legal and ethical responsibilities. If you are moving towards a more entrepreneurial side hustle, you should not neglect to take out the appropriate insurance. And if you are hired by a fitness/health facility, make sure you are covered by their insurance. ACE Certified Pros receive insurance discounts.
If you're thinking about a side hustle, here are some ways you can fit a career as an ACE Certified Professional into your 9-to-5 life:
- Einfachste Möglichkeit, um mit dem Nebengeschäft zu beginnen: Unterrichten, trainieren oder coachen Sie in einer vorhandenen Gesundheits- und Fitnesseinrichtung.
- Arbeiten Sie mit einem Unternehmen wie einer Diätklinik, einem Spa, einem Lebensmittelgeschäft oder einer Gemeinschaftsorganisation zusammen, das möglicherweise nach Gesundheits- und Fitnessexperten für besondere Anlässe sucht.
- Starten Sie Ihr eigenes Nebengeschäft. Dies ist eine intensivere Anstrengung, kann jedoch für diejenigen geeignet sein, die bereit für einen Karrierewechsel sind.
- Partner mit einem anderen Side Hustler. Wenn Sie eine Person mit Fähigkeiten treffen, die Ihre eigenen ergänzen, sollten Sie Ihre Bemühungen kombinieren, um eine größere Wirkung zu erzielen.
- Erstellen Sie Inhalte für eine vorhandene Social Media-Plattform oder gründen Sie Ihre eigene Social Media-Marke. Tipps zur Nutzung von Social Media finden Sie hier.
ACE educates, certifies and represents more than 70,000 health and fitness professionals, health coaches and other health professionals who have made exercise their mission. Pursue your passion for fitness and help others by becoming an ACE Certified Professional in 2018.