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John Izzo · 08-13-2008, 09:01 AM

Over the years, I've00 met so many young trainers that enter the field and want to "memorize" information so that they are ready to tackle the needs of every client they encounter. When I ask "What makes a great trainer?" to a group, I typically get these responses:

"...designing a good exercise program"
"...being patient with your clients"
"...being professional"
"...staying up to date on continuing education and seminars"

All of which are true, but a great trainer is someone that is successful at what they do because the client is receptive. The more and more I work with different populations, I understand that in order for me to fulfill my passion and expedite my knowledge, it is really choosing the right clients. As someone once said, the client is your "walking billboard", and it is VERY true. A good client makes a great trainer.

Any thoughts?

08-13-2008, 09:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
John Izzo Trainer.Author.Lifter. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,233	What Makes a Great Trainer? Over the years, I've00 met so many young trainers that enter the field and want to "memorize" information so that they are ready to tackle the needs of every client they encounter. When I ask "What makes a great trainer?" to a group, I typically get these responses: "...designing a good exercise program" "...being patient with your clients" "...being professional" "...staying up to date on continuing education and seminars" All of which are true, but a great trainer is someone that is successful at what they do because the client is receptive. The more and more I work with different populations, I understand that in order for me to fulfill my passion and expedite my knowledge, it is really choosing the right clients. As someone once said, the client is your "walking billboard", and it is VERY true. A good client makes a great trainer. Any thoughts? __________________ John Izzo, NASM-CPT, PES www.IZZOSTRENGTHtraining.com \| Blog: "A Day in the Life of a Personal Trainer" : Aspiring or Entry Level Trainers: Find out what the secret skills of personal training are and see if you have them!