A new survey of fitness professionals has revealed that as many as 84 per cent of UK personal training graduates are able to find work within a month of the completion of their course.

The survey, conducted by training provider Premier Training International, comprised a sample of fitness professionals who completed Premier courses in June and July this year – the majority having taken the Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training. With fitness professionals currently accounting for just two per cent of the UK workforce, the high demand for new recruits suggests this figure is set to grow in the coming years.

"Finding employment after education can always be a worry and by conducting this survey, we wanted to show people the accessibility of a health and fitness career pathway," said Premier’s global marketing director Victoria Branch.

"With GCSE results day just around the corner and Ofqual warning students to prepare for lower grades, it can be a very difficult time for young people who are looking to enter the world of work. It is vital that people can broaden their horizons and consider all the options available when leaving education.

“There are numerous different career options on offer in the health and fitness industry, including that of a Personal Trainer, a nutritionist, a gym instructor or a wellbeing expert.”

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