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What do you want..
Hi Ladies,
I am studying to take my Certification Test to be a personal trainer and I wanted to hear from you on what could make your trainers better.
Thanks!
Re: What do you want..
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I am a trainer and instructor and the most important thing is a connection with that person. They have to trust you and respect you, as you do them in return.
DH just switched trainers because he felt he wasn't being listened to. His first trainer had a clear idea of what a full body workout schedule for the week should be and what guys should do to build muscle. Problem was DH has very specific goals as it relates to various sports he plays and his trainer was insisting on giving him the exact same workout as a client simply looking to bulk up (vs. build quickness, reflexes, etc.)
His new trainer was a college athlete and customizes his workouts around DH's specific goals (vertical, etc.).
Like pp said, a lot of it is the relationship. What I liked was when a trainer had me do something interesting or fun. Squats, curls, etc. have their place and if that's the best exercise for me then whatever, I'll do it. But I loved a trainer who could mix it up and keep me semi-interested. Also - really explaining WHY certain form was necessary, WHAT exactly that exercise was doing to certain muscle groups, etc.
Also, I really like a very hands on person. Of course I'm sure there's some protocol for finding out the clients comfort level with being touched, but I personally prefer someone who'll get in there and assist where needed.
two years!
after two losses, now happily expecting baby #1 09.16.12
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Yep...all of this.
I would second paying attention to the client's wants and needs and throw in that you should know, approximately, or be willing to research, the different muscle groups used in each type of sport - and provide a plan that will actually increase function for me (or whatever client you're working with).
For example, I'm an open water swimmer. That means I need excellent muscle and cardio endurance, not much explosiveness, and lots of upper body strength and flexibiilty. So, I have different needs than even a swimmer who swims short distances at a sprint (same as the difference between a marathoner and a sprinter).
Agreed. Stop pushing me on taking supplements or to follow this or that diet. I am there for you to train me on exercises, not food. If I need help on that, I will see a Registered Dietician.
Don't make light of my struggles.
I stopped seeing a trainer because after one bad weigh in, she took a very condescending and accusatory tone with me, when I offered that it might just be water weight. Her position was that that simply was NOT possible... started asking me what I was eating. Obviously she did not believe me and essentially called me a liar. It was so demoralizing I never went back.
I would respond positively to a trainer who had once been obese, had yo-yoed, but who had ultimately succeeded in maintaining a healthy weight. I know you can't wave a wand and recreate your past; but I would just really like it if I met a fitness trainer who understood what it's like trying to maintain a 100+ lb loss.