Fitness Instructor Mock Interview

Practice 25 Fitness Instructor interview questions covering class management, client motivation, and safety protocols.

Question 18 of 25

Tell me about yourself.

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Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

Be careful not to get caught up in storytelling and stay focused on the goal! You want to tell them relevant information that will help you nail the interview and show them you're the best fit for the job. Try to keep your response within a couple minutes to leave time for further questions. You can keep it brief. You have the whole interview to talk about yourself, so don't go overboard. Relax! Remember those certifications and class you've aced. Be yourself and talk about your passion for health and wellness.

Here is an example answer, "I am passionate about helping people, which is why I decided to continue my education to become a fitness instructor. I am active and love to try any sport or type of workout. In my spare time I read up on the latest research about nutrition and ways to improve strength and flexibility that are accessible to my clients."

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.

"I am passionate about helping people, which is why I decided to continue my education to become a fitness instructor. I am active and love to try any sport or type of workout. In my spare time I read up on the latest research about nutrition and ways to improve strength and flexibility that are accessible to my clients."

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25Fitness Instructor Interview Questions & Answers

1.How do you keep your fitness knowledge up to date?

2.Why did you decide to become a personal trainer?

3.Tell me about your customer service experience.

4.Give me three essential exercises you would have any client do? Why are they in your top three?

5.Give me a summary of a training program you would set up for a client strictly looking for weight-loss and toning?

6.Are you CPR certified? Tell me about your other certifications.

7.If any client walks in and says they want to start training, what evaluations would you begin doing to determine their appropriate fitness program?

8.Tell me about an experience you've had dealing with an unhappy customer?

9.If a client complains about an injury suffered during your last training session, how do you handle it?

10.What techniques would you employ to increase your clientele?

11.How do you keep an aerobics group motivated throughout the exercise?

12.What nutrition education have you received?

13.Why should we hire you over someone else?

14.How important is nutrition to you? Will you strongly suggest your clients follow a better diet to improve their fitness goals?

15.What are your thoughts on a vegan lifestyle? Do you support it or think it is overrated?

16.If you saw me at the gym, average build kind of guy, and you wanted to approach me to potentially sign me up for sessions, what would you say to me?

Fitness Instructor Mock Interview

Tell me about yourself.

25Fitness Instructor Interview Questions & Answers

1.How do you keep your fitness knowledge up to date?

2.Why did you decide to become a personal trainer?

3.Tell me about your customer service experience.

4.Give me three essential exercises you would have any client do? Why are they in your top three?

5.Give me a summary of a training program you would set up for a client strictly looking for weight-loss and toning?

6.Are you CPR certified? Tell me about your other certifications.

7.If any client walks in and says they want to start training, what evaluations would you begin doing to determine their appropriate fitness program?

8.Tell me about an experience you've had dealing with an unhappy customer?

9.If a client complains about an injury suffered during your last training session, how do you handle it?

10.What techniques would you employ to increase your clientele?

11.How do you keep an aerobics group motivated throughout the exercise?

12.What nutrition education have you received?

13.Why should we hire you over someone else?

14.How important is nutrition to you? Will you strongly suggest your clients follow a better diet to improve their fitness goals?

15.What are your thoughts on a vegan lifestyle? Do you support it or think it is overrated?

16.If you saw me at the gym, average build kind of guy, and you wanted to approach me to potentially sign me up for sessions, what would you say to me?

17.What do you know about our company?

18.Tell me about yourself.

19.Have you ever helped train a friend? How did that work out?

20.What are your personal fitness goals?

21.How do you draw the line when pushing your client to the limits during a workout?

22.Describe to me a successful training session?

23.What education have you acquired in the art of sales?

24.This job is about getting clients, getting referrals, and making sales, how will you perform with this pressure?

25.Name 5 cardiovascular exercises you recommend to your clients.