My job as your coach is to help you find a solution. A solution to your problems around fitness and how to achieve your goals; which lead to your desired outcome. By doing so I am making it clear, simple and not so frustrating for you to get started on getting life back. Getting your health and life back. A big part of all this is knowing you are speaking to a trainer or coach that is actively listening to what you say you need from them, to achieve your goals. Once you tell our perspective trainer or coach what that is, they will be better able to help you understand what it means to commit yourself to doing what it takes to get you where you want to be.
When you have been away from the gym for months or even years or maybe never worked out at all, it can be daunting, scary and confusing. Especially, when you walk into a gym and see all the equipment you have access to. But you have no clue how to use it. You don’t know what machine does what or targets what muscle group or the benefits to you. Let alone, knowing if you are working out the target areas you want to work on. Even outdoor boot camps and working with a mobile fitness trainer (comes to your home or business), can be intimidating. Trust me I get it. I ”‘over”-stand. I’ve been there and even though I am a coach and trainer, I too need to be coached and reminded of what I should be doing. No matter your fitness level, we all go through this to some degree. This is why it is so important for any trainer or coach to educate you on what you need to know in order to succeed in accomplishing your goals. A coach or trainer that understands fitness is not only physical but carries much emotional and mental stress for many people.
During your process of discovery, you will encounter questioning yourself: What or how do I want to do this? How do I get started? Who can I go to? Am I ready? Is this going to cost a lot? What if I don’t get the results I want? How long is this process going to take? And so on. Counteract yourself these questions: What are my goals? Why are these important to me? How committed am I on a scale of 1 - 10? What is my motivation? If you are unsure, a good coach or trainer will know how to help you discover the answers to your questions. A very good one will be able to help you identify your needs based on the information you provide them. I.E. are you stressed from work or other life occurrences, do you need help making good nutrition choices, not getting enough sleep, not exercising. These all play a role in poor health and nutrition. Part of our job as coaches and trainers is to help you make that connection. Figure out what your needs are. Understanding your needs leads you to the right solution.
Some problems people face when it comes to starting a workout plan is the fight or struggle with accomplishing their goals. Not knowing the reason for your struggle is going to be a continuing problem. Problems that can get in your way of overcoming fitness hurdles are not having a program that fits your desired outcome or goals, having a complete program, not understanding or knowing how to go through your program and little to no support to get through and complete your program. Such as how to make the lifestyle changes needed to be successful in achieving your goals. The right coach or trainer for you will be able to help you along the way.
When choosing a program, choose one that will get you where you want to go. Choose a coach or trainer that you believe will be of great value to you. Someone who you can trust to get you to your destination by not only explaining how a program works but takes you through your fitness adventure in a way that’s most beneficial to you.
It is very hard overcoming fear, beliefs and other’s opinions. Whatever your doubts are, whatever that hump is you are trying to climb over, don’t let it keep you from becoming a better you. Don’t be the person standing in your own way. Erase the negativity and myths about getting healthy and eating right. Such as, women shouldn’t lift weights because they bulk up like men. Or becoming a vegetarian or vegan won’t allow you to get enough protein or nutrition. All you have to do is eat small portions and enough salad and you don’t have to work out. None of those are true. Figure out what roadblocks or hurdles are holding you back and then and only then can you begin to make a change.
~Coach Theresa Wells
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