Tuesday, March 4, 2008

A Thought On "Trainers"

Trainers are a dime a dozen. Seriously...think about it. It doesn't take much to get certified...read a book, take a test and poof! There you go. It really disgusts me that so many "trainers" think that's it. That is enough for them, and they just go out and "train" people without ever thinking twice. If you are looking for a trainer, PLEASE keep a few things in mind...

What sets a good trainer apart from the rest of them? It's simple really...a true, genuine concern for their clients. It's not about the trainer at all. It's about the client and THEIR goals. We are just lucky enough to be able to help you on your journey! You have to LISTEN and really understand where your clients are coming from. I hate it when trainers just take the latest exercises from magazines, make people do them and then not even care that they are not seeing the results they wanted. Training must be FUNCTIONAL.

As a trainer, you are never done learning. There are always new "toys" coming out and new approaches to take. What works for one person isn't necessarily going to work for the other. There should never, ever be "cookie-cutter" workouts.

The most important thing..you shouldn't waste your client's time or hard earned money. Be honest and REAL. Don't promise results with just one workout a week if you know for a fact that's not gonna happen!

Luckily, Sarah and I found each other and teamed up! We share the same views on training people and I am so excited about the future of our business! We have a lot of good stuff coming!

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