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December 2012

CNN Reports Personal Trainer Jobs Expected to Grow 24%

With 251,400 personal trainers currently working in the United States, the industry is known as a highly competitive environment. 

A recent report by CNN Money states it will become even more cut-throat in the next 10 years, as the number of personal trainers is predicted to rise significantly.

Ranked No. 18 on the news outlet’s Best Jobs in America, the demand for personal trainers is expected to increase 24 percent by 2022. Given that the number of people classified as either overweight or obese has climbed to 67 percent in recent years, many consider the growth a good sign. 

Read more about the CNN Money report and how personal trainer salaries compare with professionals in other industries by clicking here.


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