Fitness Business ‘Always Stressed About Money’: Inside the Challenging, Rewarding Life of a Fitness Instructor Ani Freedman Published: September 30, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Clockwise from left: Zach Eisenberg, Nancy Chen, Gigi Pizzichillo, Amanda Katz and James McMillian Fitness instructors spoke to ATN about the grueling and relentless — but also rewarding — hustle behind making a stable living teaching classes and training… Membership Required This article is for ATN Pro members only. ATN Pro members get: Unlimited access to Athletech News articles Exclusive access to ATN Pro-level reporting Discounts to ATN the Innovation Summit VIP access to community events Exclusive email newsletters Subscribe Now Already a member? Log in Already a member? Log in here Tags:ATN Pro fitness professionals personal training