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theleip · 01-20-2007, 10:59 AM

In a sense what that applies to is you need to get into the psychology behind why that person has walked into your gym. You can memorize theories, routines and have the kinesiology book down like the back of your hand, but if you can't get inside your clients mind a little then it all become worthless.

Every client is different, this is people we are talking about here. When you meet a client ask yourself some of these questions and really think about the answers or find ways to know them.

-Why are they here?-Yeah this client in front of you wants to lose fat, that is the obvious answer, but WHY are they here? Do they have a problem with binge eating, did they just get to comfortable in their lives, do they think they just should do this because they are overweight and that isn't accepted but really they are fine with who they are. Is it health concerns, are they trying to set an example for their children. Divorce and need to be found more attractive.

I find 9/10 that the ID is in direct control of why people walk in those doors. Be it to get back at an ex, become more attractive to men/women, conduct their own "extreme makeover" that they can in their world. You have to be aware of these things, the more you are the more you can feed into it and get the the meat of how to work them out, how to talk to them, and where to help them.

-What Do they Want/Need From me?-Is it time for you to be the boot camp sergeant, or do you need to be the constant encourager? Do they need to hear that technical talk to feel more confident, or is it time to use the terms muffin top and bra fat. As a trainer you should be able to wear many attitudes to suit with each client but more importantly know which one to make them feel that they are getting what they need from you.

This is just an example but these kind of questions can change everything about how you and your client interact to achieve better results. Remember we are in the business of making people become better than they are expecting themselves to be, be it athlete or house mom. This is one of the most rewarding jobs you could have, you need to bring that level of happiness and confidence with you to each session. You offer hope, just make sure you can deliver it and make it come across.

01-20-2007, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
theleip Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10 My Profile	In a sense what that applies to is you need to get into the psychology behind why that person has walked into your gym. You can memorize theories, routines and have the kinesiology book down like the back of your hand, but if you can't get inside your clients mind a little then it all become worthless. Every client is different, this is people we are talking about here. When you meet a client ask yourself some of these questions and really think about the answers or find ways to know them. -Why are they here?-Yeah this client in front of you wants to lose fat, that is the obvious answer, but WHY are they here? Do they have a problem with binge eating, did they just get to comfortable in their lives, do they think they just should do this because they are overweight and that isn't accepted but really they are fine with who they are. Is it health concerns, are they trying to set an example for their children. Divorce and need to be found more attractive. I find 9/10 that the ID is in direct control of why people walk in those doors. Be it to get back at an ex, become more attractive to men/women, conduct their own "extreme makeover" that they can in their world. You have to be aware of these things, the more you are the more you can feed into it and get the the meat of how to work them out, how to talk to them, and where to help them. -What Do they Want/Need From me?-Is it time for you to be the boot camp sergeant, or do you need to be the constant encourager? Do they need to hear that technical talk to feel more confident, or is it time to use the terms muffin top and bra fat. As a trainer you should be able to wear many attitudes to suit with each client but more importantly know which one to make them feel that they are getting what they need from you. This is just an example but these kind of questions can change everything about how you and your client interact to achieve better results. Remember we are in the business of making people become better than they are expecting themselves to be, be it athlete or house mom. This is one of the most rewarding jobs you could have, you need to bring that level of happiness and confidence with you to each session. You offer hope, just make sure you can deliver it and make it come across.