The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Gyms and fitness centers
- City-sponsored recreation facilities
- Schools
Outlook
Public interest in fitness is expected to continue to grow with growth in the field being much faster than average. As retirees are expected to be active and want to stay in shape, many of them will take exercise classes. In addition more companies are providing incentives to their employees to stay healthy. They do this so that their employees will be more alert and feel better while at work.
Additional job openings will occur as current workers leave this career. Part-time jobs will be easier to find than full-time jobs. Job prospects will be better for people with certifications.
Exercise Trainers and Instructors (CIS 100502)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
16,376 Very large |
& |
12.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
3,400 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
421 Large |
& |
11.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
87 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
344 Large |
& |
10.8% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
70 High |
| Cook County |
6,856 Large |
& |
14.2% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
1,443 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
111 Medium |
& |
8.1% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
988 Large |
& |
27.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
233 High |
| Du Page County |
1,736 Large |
& |
6.9% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
341 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
361 Large |
& |
22.2% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
81 High |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
128 Medium |
& |
5.5% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
169 Medium |
& |
5.9% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
33 Moderate |
| Lake County |
1,099 Large |
& |
4.5% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
211 High |
| McHenry County |
375 Large |
& |
25.6% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
88 High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
183 Medium |
& |
8.2% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
307 Large |
& |
6.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
60 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
752 Large |
& |
13.4% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
157 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
243 Large |
& |
7.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
48 Moderate |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
225 Medium |
& |
29.3% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
55 Moderate |
| Rockford Area |
487 Large |
& |
9.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
98 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
96 Medium |
& |
9.4% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| Springfield Area |
346 Large |
& |
12.1% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
71 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
411 Large |
& |
6.1% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
80 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
67 Medium |
& |
-6.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
12 Few |
| Will County |
746 Large |
& |
2.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
140 High |
| United States |
370,100 Large |
& |
11.9% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
74,200 Very High |