Stop complaining, start living

Complaining, grumbling, protesting, whining or stating truth, call it what you will. There are some client no-no's that are more than just personality quirks—they're detrimental to both a trainer's and client's success in the gym.  Our role is often confused in the public eye as to what we actually do.

  

No one likes a complainer and, if you're a personal trainer, you really dislike complainers. (Ironic I know, a personal trainer complaining about complaining.) You see, to us, complaining has no logic. If you're paying someone to work you out and push you, then you have to expect to be worked out to your capabilities. Why complain and delay your momentum? Complaining takes up cherished time that a trainer can use for explaining proper form for an exercise or giving general dietary advice. Don’t miss out on that information, or opportunity.

‘I am tired”, “I hate doing that exercise”, “It would be easier if the weight was lighter”, sound familiar? Truth be told, all personal trainers are evil… yup… truth is out! If you complain about something, you are purely giving us ammunition for following sessions. (Insert evil laugh here.) “Bwa ha ha ha!”

In all seriousness, if you are 82 years old, I will not be saying drop and give me 20.... (unless I know you can), after all, we may know your capabilities better than you do!

Let's not make excuses

Many people are busy and have trouble fitting in exercise; work, family and life in general can be time consuming, (both to the body and the mind). Once you commit to working out with a trainer, we ask you refrain from making excuses for missing a workout or overeating. Be honest as to why you missed a workout or what drove you to overeat. We are not going to be disappointed, we too are human, (shock, horror)!  Be totally honest, we are not psychics, but for some strange reason, we DO have a built in radar in regards to food and alcohol. If you lie, we WILL work you harder! 

If we do not know your situation, then how can we help you? Let's be totally honest.  

What keeps us from reaching our true potential?  Our goals. Make it achievable. We are so quick to say 'baby steps' to others, but when it comes to our own achievements, we may be too harsh to achieve what is possible; I think this only gives us lack of confidence. 

Be honest with yourself. It's in your best interest to say to yourself why you did or didn't do something. It's all part of the learning process. We are here to teach, but most of all, we want to be part of the journey.