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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 gigs can stay as a part-time job 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 or being employed as a coach at a wellness facility). Although there are many opportunities to work part-time, you are still committed to the profession and representing it, even if it is only on the side.
If you have a passion for fitness and helping others, becoming an ACE Certified Professional could 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 creating change in the world, being an ACE Certified Pro gives you 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 customers really love - a part-time job gives you the opportunity to share such 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 each month - you can decide what type of schedule works for you. Subscribing to a class or filling in for a trainer can mean additional work if desired.
Experience longevity as a health and fitness professional.
Working part-time as a health and fitness professional can help prevent burnout because you control your work hours and what you do during those hours.
Stay connected to the profession.
Being an ACE Certified Pro means continually educating yourself to stay up to date on the latest science, tools and trends. This ensures that you offer a safe and effective fitness and health program. Learn about the many different ways to maintain your ACE certification.
Earn some money.
Side hustles can provide additional income, even if making money is not the main reason for your employment. 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 should enrich your life, not burden it. It may take some effort to balance your side hustle with your 9-to-5 life. Whether you're an ACE professional on the side, supplementing your full-time job, or working in a completely different field, a side hustle can divert mental energy from other aspects of life. Take time to plan your schedule and strive for a routine that helps reduce mental fatigue.
Additionally, working as a health and fitness professional means that you are in a giving profession. Using your time and energy to help others can cause you to 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 courses you teach or the number of clients you train.
Finally, consider your legal and ethical responsibilities. If you turn to a more entrepreneurial side business, don't 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. Insurance discounts are available for ACE certified professionals.
If you're considering a side hustle, here are ways you can fit a career as an ACE Certified Professional into your 9-to-5 life:
- Einfachste Möglichkeit, mit Ihrem Nebenjob zu beginnen: Unterrichten, trainieren oder coachen Sie in einer bestehenden Gesundheits- und Fitnesseinrichtung.
- Arbeiten Sie mit einem Unternehmen zusammen, z. B. einer Diätklinik, einem Spa, einem Lebensmittelgeschäft oder einer Gemeindeorganisation, die möglicherweise nach Gesundheits- und Fitnessexperten für besondere Veranstaltungen suchen.
- Starten Sie Ihr eigenes Nebengeschäft. Dies ist eine intensivere Anstrengung, kann aber für diejenigen geeignet sein, die bereit für eine berufliche Veränderung sind.
- Arbeite mit einem anderen Nebenbeschäftigten zusammen. Wenn Sie eine Person mit Fähigkeiten treffen, die Ihre eigenen ergänzen, ziehen Sie in Betracht, Ihre Bemühungen zu bündeln, um eine größere Wirkung zu erzielen.
- Erstellen Sie Inhalte für eine bestehende Social-Media-Plattform oder starten Sie Ihre eigene Social-Media-Marke. Tipps zur Nutzung von Social Media finden Sie hier.
ACE trains, certifies and represents more than 70,000 health and fitness professionals, health coaches and other healthcare professionals who have made exercise their mission. Pursue your passion for fitness and helping others by becoming an ACE Certified Professional in 2018.