As we look at the world/industry of sports, physical fitness and personal training many people make claims of being certified, licensed etc as trainers. Some have degrees in one particular topic of study while others receive their certifications by taking a test online and never having worked with a client. Who you choose to work with and hire as your trainer is a major decision as an investment of both time and money, so who you choose and how you come to your decision is very important.
Marketers of fitness products and trainers would like you to believe their product or exercise video can shed certain amounts of body fat, give you ripped abs or chisel you down to the figure you desire in just a short 6 weeks or less; what they fail to share while trying to get your money is that every persons genetic makeup is different in one way or another (though studies show we are 99.9% the same as the person next to us, that .1% is a major portion of what makes us genetically different from the next person).
My desire for this post is to encourage you the reader not to get caught in the web of trying the latest fad diet, exercise video or greatest techniques thinking it is the end all for getting the figure, weight loss or chiseled abs you've always wanted only to get discouraged and stop when the promised results don't come true. There is no fine print here but you find lots on other products like (results not typical along the bottom of the screen); remember these videos and other products are made to sell and make people money; the truth that you have to move and do something in order to lose weight and get Fit for Life is very obvious, but if they try to give you guaranteed results in a specific time turn the other way and look for someone or something else.
The truth is, your success in any fitness or workout protocol is largely in your hands and the genetic makeup you carry; however this to is true. As you consistently place imposed demands upon your body through increasing the intensity of your workouts, your body will adapt and make the needed changes (weight loss, body fat reduction, energy, vitality, etc) when you pay your dues. The acronym we use for this is SAID (Specific Adaptations for Imposed Demands) which just means as the body sees your serious about the changes you desire and are willing to put the work in through these success factors: (Also check out archived articles for further information)
- Show up (Consistency)
- Hard work (Intensity)
- Creating and following the action plan
- Have Fun (If you don't like to run, find something else for aerobic)
- Be creative (change things up)
- Listen to your body
- Plan for the long haul (lifestyle changes)
The brain will then recruit the needed muscles, nerve firing to do the work building strength and helping to burn the energy properly.
Back to the post topic of being a PROFESSIONAL! When you are choosing the trainer for you or your loved ones the following is something to be considered along with other items. Some people will charge less than others (national industry charge average is $40 per hr depending on geographic location which takes it up from there) but this shouldn't be your only reason to choose them as your trainer. Though it is tempting to choose someone who can give you cheaper rates, make sure they have your best interest in mind and are not just trying to go cheap to get more clients ,while not caring for the ones they have.
- A professional is someone who has acquired & possesses a body of knowledge that is not easily attainable without research, study and experience
- A professional is someone who serves their community with their experience and expertise
- A professional is someone who continually updates their knowledge base and experience over the course of time
- A professional is a someone who is held accountable for the service they provide to their community
Stay Fit for Life! Get moving!
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