I have been thinking a lot about this question. As fitness trainers, do we know what we are and what service we bring?
It seems there is a big disconnect for us most of the time. People just think we are the guys down at the gym or we just teach a bunch of exercises as a time pass and its not really a profession.
To all fitness professionals, I just want to remind you that our job is not to make people look pretty only! It is to see to their health. Exercise is medicine.
I agree losing fat is a very much a point that serves everyone in regards to looking better and in terms of health. However, we are not only the 'gym' people. In my opinion we are the early line of defense against lifestyle related issues and a lot more other things including, posture, joint mobility, flexibility, cardio vascular strength, breathing, stress management. With that on the cards, can you imagine the number of lives we would be turning around?
The truth is sometimes the medical profession can't find and diagnose the problems that we can. How do I know this? As a trainer I have come across people in my career where for years they have been suffering with a 'medical condition' and in as little as two weeks people have got relief.............permanantly!! (You can check out some of the testimonials in my Real Stories page)
The medical profession also needs a lot of help with professional rehab. I remember someone telling me, 'There is no greater satisfaction and relief for a doctor to know their patient is doing well.' (Again I know this as I was handling a case where I was actually with a trainee when we had the doctors appointment. We could actually see and sense the relief of the doctor to know there were no issues with her patient. I helped out the client and de-stressed the doctor!!!!)
People getting in shape for weddings is a big thing. How about preparing the young mothers-to-be for the actual strength and energy they need for pregnancy and the time of pregnancy?
The corporate world in their desk jobs, and the CEO's and businessmen needing the right exercise programs and nutritional guidance to fit their on the go lifestyle. Sometimes they need more rest than exercise.
I could go on and on with examples, but it is all going to happen with fitness trainers knowing what they can do, who they are in this industry and then spearheading the paradigm shift. It is only then you can commit to your clients whole heartedly and understand that it is not a luxury for a few people, but a life changing experience and lives that we are committed to changing.
Please feel free to share your thoughts. If you know anyone who can benefit from this article please share it
To all fitness professionals, I just want to remind you that our job is not to make people look pretty only! It is to see to their health. Exercise is medicine.
I agree losing fat is a very much a point that serves everyone in regards to looking better and in terms of health. However, we are not only the 'gym' people. In my opinion we are the early line of defense against lifestyle related issues and a lot more other things including, posture, joint mobility, flexibility, cardio vascular strength, breathing, stress management. With that on the cards, can you imagine the number of lives we would be turning around?
The truth is sometimes the medical profession can't find and diagnose the problems that we can. How do I know this? As a trainer I have come across people in my career where for years they have been suffering with a 'medical condition' and in as little as two weeks people have got relief.............permanantly!! (You can check out some of the testimonials in my Real Stories page)
The medical profession also needs a lot of help with professional rehab. I remember someone telling me, 'There is no greater satisfaction and relief for a doctor to know their patient is doing well.' (Again I know this as I was handling a case where I was actually with a trainee when we had the doctors appointment. We could actually see and sense the relief of the doctor to know there were no issues with her patient. I helped out the client and de-stressed the doctor!!!!)
People getting in shape for weddings is a big thing. How about preparing the young mothers-to-be for the actual strength and energy they need for pregnancy and the time of pregnancy?
The corporate world in their desk jobs, and the CEO's and businessmen needing the right exercise programs and nutritional guidance to fit their on the go lifestyle. Sometimes they need more rest than exercise.
I could go on and on with examples, but it is all going to happen with fitness trainers knowing what they can do, who they are in this industry and then spearheading the paradigm shift. It is only then you can commit to your clients whole heartedly and understand that it is not a luxury for a few people, but a life changing experience and lives that we are committed to changing.
Please feel free to share your thoughts. If you know anyone who can benefit from this article please share it
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