According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 edition, fitness workers held about 261,100 jobs in 2008.
The number of personal fitness training jobs is growing quickly with our nation's increasing focus on pursuing active, healthy lifestyles. Almost all ages are recognizing the benefits of fitness. Retiring baby boomers who are concerned with health and fitness are a major driver for employment growth, as is the increased need for physical education programs in schools with childhood obesity on the rise. Health and fitness club memberships among young adults have risen steadily as interest in physical fitness continues to grow.