Studied Recreation Management @ Lock Haven University- blah blah- I personal trainer at Fitness 121 in Roseland NJ- and really need to get something off my chest...
With most clients, I cant help but feel as if exercises really don't matter to much. I understand if a client has posterior glide, poor hip stability, or just cant stand up straight that may become a different story. But when clients come to see me or we discuss things on the phone the word "evaluation" is out of the picture.
The idea behind an evaluation is discovering what their strengths and weakness are, who they are, what do they like, and earning trust between the trainer and client. But also having them do 10 of this and 10 of that is simply to "testy." The truth is I still have clients come in can't work the treadmill properly! So instead of having them do exercises to a point or to a feeling I will simply have them do a small work out and oreint them into what exercise is and how we perform things here @ Fitness 121.And of course we will monitor their every move to catch weakness, strengths, and in what areas they lack mobility of stability. Also put down the damn clipboards! You know what clip boards say to me? Numbers, numbers, and more numbers- numbers are boring and intimidating!
Make the client feel comfortable- making them feel appreciated and take the time out to care about each client. If they leave feeling better than when they got in and enjoyed their time with you- you landed an opportunity to benefit them!
Coach Pop
http://www.fitness121online.com/
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