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8 Career Options for Health and Fitness Lovers

They say that, for your career, you should do something that you love, but wouldn’t it be better to do something you both love and which is good for your body and mind, too? We think so. There’s nothing better than enjoying your work and getting paid well, all the while knowing that your work is having a bottom-line positive impact on your life. On this front, there are few better options than careers related to health and fitness. You’ll be helping other people to improve their physical condition in one way or another, and will naturally become fitter yourself. Below, we take a look at some of the best options for people looking to build a career in this field.

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Work With Athletes

Wouldn’t it be fantastic to work in the area of professional sports? You bet. Now, you don’t need to be a pro yourself (though that is an option, as we’ll see below), necessarily — instead, you can work with the athletes directly. Professionals of all sports put their bodies through a lot, and they need someone on hand to help keep them in tip-top condition. This could involve ensuring that that they warm up correctly, that they receive after-competition care, or help managing injuries. It can be a competitive career, but there are more opportunities than you might think. Start small, and you might just work yourself up to court-side!

 

Personal Fitness

Of course, it’s not just professionals who want to be in peak physical condition; the public does, too. Only, there’s an issue: they usually don’t know how to achieve their desired weight and shape. This is where you can come in. You can work with individuals by becoming an online personal trainer or by working in a gym. They’ll tell you what they’re hoping to achieve, and then you’ll help them to achieve it. You’ll already know how satisfying it is to work hard to get yourself into shape. Helping to improve other people’s fitness level is even more rewarding.

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In the Gym

If you don’t want to necessarily work directly with people, then you could look at simply creating a place where people are able to work out of their own accord. Gyms have been popular for decades, and they show little sign of slowing down. You can work in this industry either by becoming a manager of an existing gym, or setting up your own. The latter does require a bit of an investment, and ongoing maintenance costs can be quite high, but if you get yourself into an enviable location and ensure that standards are high, then people will follow.

 

On the Mend

We tend to think of health and fitness as being in peak physical condition, but this isn’t always the case. Whenever you’re putting your body under strain, which is essentially what all sports involve, then there’s a chance that something will go wrong. And when they do, the body may need some help to get back to full strength. If you enjoy the challenge of healing a broken body, then take a look at going down the physiotherapy route. You’ll work directly with people who have injured themselves, and figure out a way to put their physical problems behind them.

 

Sports Coaching

If you like to stay healthy and fit through playing the sports that you love, then you’ll know that the dream job is to be a professional sports star. What could be better than being paid millions to do the activity that you love? We can’t think of anything. However, if your moment has passed (say, you’ve reached adulthood, and you’re still not a star), then it’s unlikely that you’ll make it to the big leagues. However, that doesn’t mean that your association with the sport has to end completely. You can look at becoming a coach, and train the next generation of athletes. If you have an in-depth knowledge of the sport and know how to motivate and train youngsters, then it could be an excellent option. Plus, you’ll find that there’s much fun to be had from spending your day working with enthusiastic youths.

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Eating Well

Health and fitness aren’t just about working up a sweat. Indeed, we’re beginning to understand that that aspect is just one small component of it. Others include having a healthy state of mind, getting enough rest, and, yes, eating well. Like working out, how to eat well is one of those things that many people don’t always know how to do correctly. And if you’re a food expert, then this is where you can come in. As a nutritionist, you’ll help people to get all the minerals and nutrients that they need from their meals.


 

Equipment and Clothing

The world of fitness is huge, but it’s not all directly related to working out or even to the overall fitness of people. For example, selling fitness clothing. People will always need clothing that’s different to what they usually wear! You could set up a physical store or sell online. As well as clothing, there’s also the matter of equipment. The thing about technology is that you can’t just do it by yourself: you need to have some supplies with you. If you understand the world of sport, then look at setting up a business that provides these products. It’s best to focus on one particular area that you already understand — for example, outdoor products, or regular sports products (like basketballs, baseball gloves, etc).

 

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Professional Athlete

Finally, a great career option is being a professional athlete. We’re being serious when we say that becoming a professional athlete is a legitimate option. Now, we’re not saying you can make it to the NFL or anything like that: even if you’re an outstanding college player, it’s still virtually impossible. But the fringe sports? That’s actually not as difficult as you might think. Now, you don’t get paid much, and it’s not the most comfortable of lifestyles, but you will be doing what you love as a professional, and what could be better than that?

 

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Jennifer is the Owner of TWL and Co-Owner of a Influencer Facebook Group Influential Mamas.  Along with blogging + freelance writing and selling Zyia Activewear, she is a mom, army wife and full-time teacher. Jennifer lives in Washington State and is a born + raised New Yorker. In her spare time, she loves traveling, yoga, the beach, writing, listening to books and drinking coffee.

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