Episode 9: How to Become a Personal Trainer in South Africa | Fitness Career, Clients & Making Money - Patric Letoao episode artwork

EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 1H 2M

Episode 9: How to Become a Personal Trainer in South Africa | Fitness Career, Clients & Making Money - Patric Letoao

from 3Sixty Careers Podcast · host Ellek Blom

Most people go to gym to lose weight, build muscle, or feel more confident…But very few people ever think about fitness as a real career.In this episode of the 3Sixty Careers Podcast, Ellek Blom sits down with senior personal trainer Patric “Lebz” Letoao from Virgin Active Sandton to unpack what it really takes to become a successful personal trainer in South Africa.Lebz shares his personal journey from being a skinny young guy struggling with confidence… to building a career helping other people transform their lives through fitness.We also talk about:How to become a personal trainer in South AfricaFitness qualifications and coursesHow personal trainers make moneyWhy most people fail at gymThe biggest mistakes people make while training aloneThe truth about motivation, discipline, consistency, and resultsWhy your body is your business card as a fitness trainerHow fitness changes confidence, mindset, and self-beliefIf you’re passionate about fitness, health, gym, bodybuilding, or helping people transform their lives — this episode is packed with practical advice.TRIFOCUShttps://trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za/

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