Fitness instructor pay in London February 2026

Fitness instructors have the job of improving their clients’ physical fitness.

This can include running exercise classes or working directly with individual clients.

You may work in a fitness centre, a gym or in a community space.

Other names for fitness instructors are:

• Personal trainers
• Fitness trainers

This type of job might involve:

• Checking clients’ fitness levels
• Leading fitness classes
• Creating personal fitness plans
• Showing clients how to safely use exercise equipment
• Keeping track of clients’ progress
• Motivating clients

Some fitness instructors are self-employed.

If you want to apply for a fitness instructor job, you might need the following:

• Some GCSEs, Level 2 or 3 Diploma, a relevant apprenticeship or private training qualification (see Futurefit, Study Active, HFE or SkillsActive)
• An insurance policy
• A first aid certificate
• Pass background checks
• The right to work in the UK