I was with a client today and she mentioned talking to someone about "running away" from her trainer. It made me think about the roles that a good trainer may have when working with various clients.
A good trainer must be a:
- Motivator - for the client that needs to be pushed to reach their goals.
- Teacher - for the client that knows little to nothing about fitness.
- Programmer - for the motivated client that just doesn't know what to do.
- Coach - for the client that needs guidance to break their barriers
- Support Staff - for the client that needs to vent about their fitness frustrations
- Psychologist - for the client that needs a boost to their self confidence
- Tyrant - for the client that wants to workout, needs to workout, and will do everything in their power not to workout
- Conscience - for the client that needs to be reminded what to do when they are not in the gym
If you are a client, which type of trainer do you need?
If you are a trainer, which type best describes you? Also, are you only one type or can you change for each client?
