Who's your Trainer?

Does your trainer have your back?

 

 

Say "No" if: they are constantly late to your sessions. They have no-showed you more than once. They are paying more attention to their cell phone screen than your form. They boss you, but don't teach you. They talk more about themselves during your training session than they do about how they can and will help you. They just give you a workout and don't ever coach you on nutrition. They are always sitting down while you are working. They don't give you any homework. They don't invest in more equipment to train you. They are not engaged in what you're doing. They're in poor physical condition.

 

Those types of people are not trainers, they're posers. They don't take their craft seriously and they make themselves look bad. "The way you do one thing is the way you do everything."

 

Look for the busy trainer if you're at a corporate gym. They're usually the best one. The one that is knowledgeable, encouraging, and motivated. Look for the trainer that is inspiring. The one that eats well and works out hard. Don't you want a fitness professional that practices what they preach? Look for the trainer that looks like they are having fun when they are training. Chances are, the person they're training is enjoying that workout too.

Warning: A great trainer will keep you inspired and will challenge you in different ways. However, they will not chase you. If you are not doing your part (eating clean, showing up for training sessions, exercising on days you're not training), don't expect them to break their neck to try to get you on course. They have other clients to worry about and other matters to handle. Staying consistent is your responsibility.