Fitness: companies and career ladder

There is a big demand for personal trainers and most gyms not only pay them a fixed salary, but share a part of the fee paid by the clients...Global opportunities | Pluses and minuses

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Talwalkars, Gold's Gym, VLCC and LM Fitness are some of the leading fitness chains in Mumbai. Fitness First, an international chain, is set to open its first branch in the city.

Corporate ladder:
1. At the entry level, floor trainers start with a salary of around Rs 7,000.
2. Personal trainers and head trainers earn between Rs 15,000 to Rs 40,000 a month in leading gyms.
3. Gym managers of large chains earn around Rs 50,000 a month.
4. There is a big demand for personal trainers and most gyms not only pay them a fixed salary, but share a part of the fee paid by the clients. Personal trainers who train celebrities earn handsomely and often turn entrepreneurs.