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Cool Jobs: Personal Trainer

Anyone who has been stationed near Pearl Harbor has at least heard the name Dumbell Fitness. These ladies spend their days not just exercising but cheering each other on as they work toward their fitness goals. Navy spouse, Heidi Holloway, is one of the instructors and doesn’t just spend her days running dozens of miles next to clients because it pays the bills, she does it because she loves to help them succeed.

Here is more from Heidi about her cool job:

Heidi Holloway, Navy Wife

Job title: Personal and group trainer, and health coach.

Where do you work: In Hawaii, for Dumbell fitness, and Hickam gym.

What do you do? I teach a low impact boot camp for Dumbell fitness. It is a class designed to help beginners become comfortable with regular workouts and strength training. This class is also great for those returning back to working out after an injury, or even for those who are pregnant. The low impact modifications are a great option to help ease into a workout without causing injuries.

What kind of degree, training or experience do you need for this job? I have a Personal Training and Health Coach Certification through ACE, a group certification through AFAA, and a Spin certification through Madd Dog Athletics. I am also CPR/AED trained. All of these certifications require an extensive knowledge of the human body and how it responds to regular strength and cardiovascular training.

Why do you like your job? This job is my passion. A few years ago I was a beginner to the fitness world myself and just starting out on my own journey to health. I never would have put myself in this position then. But over the course of my journey I have fallen in love with health and fitness and helping other people reach their own health and fitness goals.

What is your ultimate career goal? My ultimate goal would be to help as many people as I can to achieve their own personal success story. To help them realize their own potential, and find their own mental, physical, and emotional strength. After all as military spouses we have to be able to handle just about anything.

What do you have for other military spouses interested in this field? For those looking to become certified, I would say do your research on certifications, talk to gyms to see what they are looking for. Then make a plan and go for it! It's a very rewarding field to work in.
 

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