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. 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 |
15,107 Very large |
& |
41.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
3,424 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
309 Medium |
& |
24.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
61 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
305 Large |
& |
-0.7% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
47 Moderate |
| Cook County |
6,418 Large |
& |
51.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
1,570 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
132 Medium |
& |
6.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
865 Large |
& |
60.8% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
226 High |
| Du Page County |
1,553 Large |
& |
42.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
355 High |
| Edwardsville Area |
336 Large |
& |
2.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
53 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
123 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
186 Medium |
& |
15.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Lake County |
963 Large |
& |
84.6% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
292 High |
| McHenry County |
356 Large |
& |
53.7% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
88 High |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
178 Medium |
& |
25.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
296 Large |
& |
-5.1% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
42 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
735 Large |
& |
13.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
130 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
228 Medium |
& |
3.5% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
217 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Rockford Area |
420 Large |
& |
50.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
102 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
97 Medium |
& |
16.5% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
18 Few |
| Springfield Area |
342 Large |
& |
14.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
61 Moderate |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
394 Large |
& |
-5.8% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
56 Moderate |
| Vermilion County |
68 Medium |
& |
-4.4% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
10 Few |
| Will County |
659 Large |
& |
38.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
146 High |
| United States |
350,100 Large |
& |
13.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
73,700 High |