I was working out at the gym yesterday and there happened to be a personal trainer there with a client, both of whom I've never seen before yesterday. I was dumbfounded by this trainer's style- he was literally a walking stereotype. He talked down to his client, clapped his hands repeatedly mere inches away from her nose, and yelled things like "THREE MORE! TWO MORE! ONE MORE!" -all the sensationalized garbage you see personal trainers doing on reality TV.
It occurred to me that this is probably what most people think it's like to workout with a personal trainer. No wonder more people don't have personal trainers. Who wants to pay someone to treat them like that?! I certainly wouldn't. I also know I'd be much less likely to maintain an exercise regimen if I had to work out with someone who acted like a sadist on a sugar rush.
Every trainer has their own training style and what works for some clients just won't work for others. I treat my clients the way I want to be treated. I don't want someone yelling at me or belittling me. I'd lose it if my trainer was yelling "come on fat-boy, give me ten more!," especially in a gym full of people.
I think I'm pretty laid back for a personal trainer. Don't get me wrong, my workouts are all business and you'll definitely feel it when we're done, but I'm not going to yell and scream at you while you're giving me everything you've got. Going into a gym for the first time can be an intimidating experience- I haven't forgotten how I felt the first time I walked into my gym, flabby and overweight. I want my clients to feel at ease with me. I'm not there to intimidate you and flex my ego- I'm there because I want to help you lose weight and get in shape.
The way I see it, my clients don't need someone to yell at them and tell them how out of shape they are- they came to me because they already knew they were out of shape. My clients are people who not only want to get in shape, but want to learn how to eat right and exercise so that they can get the results they want on their own. If that sounds like what you're looking for in a personal trainer then give me a call- I'd love to help you. If you're looking for a drill sergeant, I'd suggest you join the army- at least then you're getting paid to be berated.
It occurred to me that this is probably what most people think it's like to workout with a personal trainer. No wonder more people don't have personal trainers. Who wants to pay someone to treat them like that?! I certainly wouldn't. I also know I'd be much less likely to maintain an exercise regimen if I had to work out with someone who acted like a sadist on a sugar rush.
Every trainer has their own training style and what works for some clients just won't work for others. I treat my clients the way I want to be treated. I don't want someone yelling at me or belittling me. I'd lose it if my trainer was yelling "come on fat-boy, give me ten more!," especially in a gym full of people.
I think I'm pretty laid back for a personal trainer. Don't get me wrong, my workouts are all business and you'll definitely feel it when we're done, but I'm not going to yell and scream at you while you're giving me everything you've got. Going into a gym for the first time can be an intimidating experience- I haven't forgotten how I felt the first time I walked into my gym, flabby and overweight. I want my clients to feel at ease with me. I'm not there to intimidate you and flex my ego- I'm there because I want to help you lose weight and get in shape.
The way I see it, my clients don't need someone to yell at them and tell them how out of shape they are- they came to me because they already knew they were out of shape. My clients are people who not only want to get in shape, but want to learn how to eat right and exercise so that they can get the results they want on their own. If that sounds like what you're looking for in a personal trainer then give me a call- I'd love to help you. If you're looking for a drill sergeant, I'd suggest you join the army- at least then you're getting paid to be berated.
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