Every year, once Christmas ends, people across the world reflect on their lives and vow to make positive changes.

If you’re considering embarking on a new career path, following your passions can open up a range of doors, while also ensuring that you go to work every day with a smile on your face.

Becoming a personal trainer gives you access to long-term career growth and excellent earning potential.

If you’re considering starting your training in January, we’d like to take this opportunity to explain why it’s a great idea to invest in our Level 3 Personal Training Diploma today.

Why become a personal trainer?

Personal training remains a popular career for people of all ages. Whether you’re ready to ditch your 9-5 or are a school-leaver looking for an exciting opportunity, investing in a diploma is your first step on the path to success.

Here are just some of the benefits associated with a career in personal training.

Accessibility

If you’re new to the fitness industry, you don’t need any prior qualifications. However, the Level 3 PT course is only available for qualified gym instructors. Once you complete the Level 2 Gym Instructor certificate, you can progress to the diploma.

So, while many careers require advanced training or a degree, the fitness industry is open to anyone.

There’s a high demand for PTs

Research today shows that people are increasingly concerned about their diet and lifestyle, which means there’s a high demand for personal trainers (ADHB).

Gyms, health centres, and private clients are all willing to pay for qualified trainers, and opting for a reputable training provider like The Fitness Circle makes you a more attractive prospect for employers.

Flexibility and career progression

Many PTs work full-time, but there’s also the opportunity to work part-time, freelance, or even start their own business after gaining some experience.

There are also opportunities to specialise in working with different groups, including pre and postnatal women and older adults.

If you’d like to enter into management roles, opting for our Level 4 Personal Trainer diploma is a wise investment, while the Tutor & Assessor course can help you progress into teaching roles.

Why enrol in a PT diploma before January?

So, if you’re considering switching careers in 2026, investing in a PT diploma today could be the best move you make. Instead of waiting for the New Year, you can be on your way to gaining a valuable qualification.

Here’s why we recommend enrolling today.

You avoid becoming overwhelmed

We all know the thrill of the New Year; it’s a time for change, and everyone makes their resolutions. But we also often take these resolutions with a pinch of salt and get distracted later on.

Instead of starting the personal trainer diploma as your New Year’s resolution, why not embark on the course today and make finding employment as a qualified PT your resolution?

That way, you won’t become overwhelmed and can take time to get to grips with your new course.

Start earning money

Christmas is all about indulgence, including buying gifts for friends and family. No matter how much we save for the event, most of us feel the pinch afterwards.

When you invest in a course today, you can complete it within 6-12 weeks and find work. Many of our students progress to working in the UK’s best health centres and gyms, including Nuffield Health, Virgin Active, and David Lloyd Clubs.

Access deals

When you purchase a course in November or December, you can usually access deals. For example, Black Friday is an excellent time to save money, and many providers also offer Christmas deals.

You can check our website for the latest discounts, and we also offer convenient payment plans that let you split the cost of your diploma into instalments.

Make the most of your extra time

Christmas might seem like an incredibly busy time, but it’s actually one of the best times to study. The darker evenings often mean that there’s more time for studying instead of being outdoors, and many workplaces naturally quiet down in the lead-up to the festive period.

You can make the most of your free time by powering through the course, which means you can potentially qualify faster.

And, as our courses are 100% online, it’s easy to fit them in with work or personal commitments.

Start networking and gain experience

Many PTs are supportive of newbies and will help them develop their careers. When you’re just starting, it’s a good idea to network with professionals, connect with other learners, and gain some unpaid experience.

Instead of waiting to make connections, you can gain access to a supportive community when you start studying.

Take time to consider your options

There are so many career paths for personal trainers, but it’s hard to know which is right for you at first. Once you begin studying and learning about the different areas of personal training, you can get an idea of where your interests lie.

Taking time to reflect and plan your career is an excellent way to figure out:

• Whether you’d like to freelance or find employment.
• Which area of personal training you’re most interested in.
• If your long-term goal is to progress into management.
• The type of clients you’d like to work with.

Invest in your future today

The only thing you need for a fitness career is passion and drive. Those two things will help you immensely, and we’re here to support you through the course.

Whether you need to begin with the Level 2 Fitness Instructor certificate or are ready to become a personal trainer, our courses are affordable and accessible for everyone.

We also offer an Online Personal Trainer course that combines the Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications into a convenient learning experience.

Our courses are designed to give you a premium learning experience, with case studies, workbooks, and videos to support your journey.

Please book a free call with our specialists today.