How to Become a Personal Trainer in Liverpool
Stand out in a city built on sport, strength, and community.
Liverpool isn’t just a city—it’s a powerhouse of sporting heritage. From legendary football clubs to grassroots boxing gyms and community fitness hubs, this city lives and breathes physical excellence. If you're someone who’s passionate about health, strength, and helping others thrive, becoming a personal trainer in Liverpool isn’t just a career move—it’s a way to be part of something bigger.
Whether you’ve grown up surrounded by sport or you’re just discovering a passion for fitness later in life, this guide will walk you through the exact steps you need to take to get qualified, funded, and confident as a fully-fledged PT.
So... What Does a Personal Trainer Actually Do?
A personal trainer helps people feel better—physically and mentally. You’ll coach clients one-on-one or in small groups to help them achieve fitness goals, whether that’s building strength, losing weight, getting back into exercise post-injury, or simply feeling more confident in their own skin.
PTs also provide motivation, structure, and expert guidance—whether in a gym, online, or in community settings. In Liverpool, there’s growing demand for personal trainers, especially as public health awareness continues to rise across Merseyside.
What Qualifications Do I Need?
To work as a PT in the UK, you’ll need two core qualifications:
Level 2 Gym Instructing Certificate – the starting point. It covers gym safety, exercise technique, and client support.
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training – this is where the magic happens. You’ll learn how to assess clients, create tailored programmes, give nutritional advice, and much more.
If you’re brand new to fitness, get started with our combined course, Level 3 Gym Instructing and Personal Training. And yes—we run this full course locally, so you can train right here in Liverpool with expert tutors and real-life experience.
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Can I Get Help With the Costs?
Absolutely. Most of our learners use the Advanced Learner Loan—a government-backed loan that lets you train now and only start paying it back once you’re earning over £27,295 a year.
There are no credit checks, no upfront payments, and the application takes minutes. We'll even guide you through it.
So, if cost has been holding you back—consider that box ticked!
Why Fitasylum in Liverpool?
We get it—there are a lot of training providers out there. But if you're looking to become a PT in Liverpool, it helps to learn from people who know the industry inside and out (and who’ve walked the same path as you).
Here’s what you get with us:
Guaranteed Job Interview with a local gym
Training of the highest quality in the North-West.
11 face-to-face training days in Liverpool with experienced tutors
Online webinars & coursework to fit around your schedule
1-to-1 career mentoring to help you hit the ground running
A qualification backed by Active IQ, Ofqual and CIMSPA
We’ve been granted the highest quality accolades from both Active IQ and CIMSPA, and we undergo rigorous quality inspections in order to accept Advanced Learner Loans.
We don’t just teach—we help you build a sustainable career.
What Happens After I Qualify?
Once you're qualified, you're ready to work. We’ll get you an an interview with one the local gyms so you get your foot in the door straight away. Most new PTs in Liverpool start by:
Taking on case study clients (friends, family, and referrals)
Working part-time or freelance at a gym
Building a client base through Instagram, word of mouth, or free sessions
Putting what you’ve learned into practice.
Liverpool’s fitness scene is buzzing—with new studios, PT roles, community classes, and online coaching opportunities popping up all the time. There’s space for you here.
What's Available to Me as a PT in Liverpool?
One of the best things about qualifying as a PT in Liverpool? The opportunities are everywhere.
Gyms & Employment Options
Merseyside is home to over 180 gyms, from major chains like PureGym, JD Gyms and The Gym Group to independent studios and community-run fitness centres. Whether you're looking for a salaried role, freelance space rental, or hybrid employment (where you work gym shifts in exchange for free use of the space), there’s a model to suit you.
NHS Exercise Referral & Health Schemes
Liverpool and its surrounding areas actively run NHS-backed Exercise Referral Schemes, where GPS refer patients to qualified PTs for specialist training. Once you’re Level 3 qualified, you can take your career further with our Level 3 Exercise Referral course and work safely with clients managing conditions like obesity, diabetes, anxiety or high blood pressure.
This not only adds meaning to your work—it opens doors to steady, referral-based income streams too.
Upskill in Sports Massage
Want to stand out and earn more? Many of our Liverpool-based PT graduates go on to add Sports Massage Therapy to their services. It’s a natural next step that makes you more marketable, especially if you're looking to work with athletes, grass-root sports clubs or rehab-focused clients.
At Fitasylum, you can gain both your Level 3 Sports Massage and Exercise Referral qualifications, with options for government funding depending on the course.
Ready to Be Part of Liverpool’s Next Generation of Coaches?
Liverpool has always produced athletes, champions, and local heroes—and today, it needs more people like you. Personal trainers play a vital role in improving public health, building community confidence, and helping people live stronger, happier lives.
If you’re ready to turn your passion into a purpose-driven profession, we’ll support you every step of the way. And with government funding available, the only thing you need to bring is your drive.
Your fitness career starts here. Ready?
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