There are numerous ways to make money as a personal trainer, but unquestionably the most common way is to start working at a gym. When makw first consider becoming a trainer they begin to think about the major gyms and how much they pay. However, the gym route is not the only one and many existing or aspiring trainers want to venture into the more entrepreneurial routes of private, or online personal trainingas higher income levels are more easily achieved. Gyms want their trainers to get, or have, certifications, because they provide a baseline for credibility. We have written a very comprehensive blog on the best personal trainer certifications where you can take a look at our side-by-side analysis of 10 different, popular personal training certification organizations. But before you enter the personal training employee marketplace, it pays to know some of the various pay structures that are common within the personal training industry so you know what to expect going in. When you be...