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Originally Posted by John Izzo
T - It bothers me that many young trainers I see look to simply "copy" new exercises; and not fully understand the concepts behind them.
- It bothers me that many of the trainers I see look like they have never stepped foot into a gym.
- It bothers me that many trainers like the "coolness" of being a trainer; but don't look at it as a career--just a pit-stop in life.
- It bothers me that some people still don't know the difference between a concentric and eccentric contraction. I mean, that's biomechaincs 101!
- It bothers me that some trainers attend these workshops and simply absorb the info....they don't process it. (Trust me, there is a difference.)
- It bothers me that at the age of 34, I can out-perform a 24 year old trainer at medicine ball throw-down drills.
- It bothers me that most of these new trainers simply want new ideas to bring back to their clients on Monday, and don't want to simply learn.
- It bothers me that most of these trainers are concerned with just getting their CEUs.
- It bothers me that most trainers don't know the difference between "coaxing their clients" and "coaching their clients".
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While I get where you are coming from with people and their lack of knowledge, you have to remember that everyone starts somewhere. This is not information you gain through osmosis.
I know as a younger athlete I had no idea that what I was doing was wrong. I was taught by an authority figure, a person of assumed higher knowledge, that the information I was receiving was correct. I would then help other teammates and friends in general and share that same information. Until I started educating myself, I thought drop sets were the only way to lift weights. That was how, as a 13 year old player, I was taught to lift weights.
You have to remove yourself from the "all knowing" position and take yourself back to the "learning" position. I am in it right now, aren't you? We never stop learning, there is always a better way. To me it isn't about the knowledge, it is about the NOBILITY. It is about intent. The only time I have a problem is when the intent is bad. When honesty is neglected in the face of advancing for personal gain. Is there something to be said for those who don't try to educate themselves, sure, but not everyone are born skeptics. Some get their certs, go to their seminars,
do what it is they think they should be doing, and are never the wiser that a world outside of that, a world of better knowledge exist.
Don't blame the young kids, blame their teachers. Then, instead of raging war, raise the bar and educate. It is all we can do. Instead of writing a message board post ranting and preaching to the choir, instead, send letters to boards and certs about recent studies that go against their doctrine. Provide articles on the new information that is out on training that goes against common taught beliefs. Don't "damn" the man, try to teach them. If that doesn't work, try again. It is all we can do, inspire, teach, lead, and start over again each day. We will fail, we will triumph. We will have small victories and tragic falls. In the end, I know I will be remembered for someone that tried, even if by a few people that post in my tiny section of a message board forum. I tried. With the best knowledge I had at the time.
Awaken the good fight and put to sleep the angry rage.