Being a fitness professional is one of the greatest jobs in the world. I wish I had a mentor or a guide when I started teaching. Let me be your mentor!

Here are several (10) tips if you're starting your fitness professional career or if you're thinking about diving into this industry:

1. Take lots of classes, meet lots of instructors

2. Say yes at the beginning to most opportunities

3. Start small, add on

4. Practice, know your content

5. Develop a style

6. Feel the part (does include looks)

7. Be loyal to YOU, not a company

8. Stop if it’s no longer fun

9. Some people won’t like you, and that’s OK

10. Keep up certifications and learn new formats