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What makes a good personal trainer?


Myth #1: How fit they are:

When we go out to a shopping center, our eyes catch the things that look visually appealing to us to begin with, regardless of what the contents/important details of the said item would be. For example, how many times have you bought shoes which look nice only to later find out they're uncomfortable?


They look good


Its a great idea for a trainer to be physically fit, by working out, eating well and living the lifestyle they preach, it helps us to learn useful tips which we can implement on our clients in the future. However, a trainer who looks good doesn't necessarily have the tools to make somebody else look good. In sports, we see the best football players don't make the best coaches.


Who they train


Having a high level of clientele, or a high number of clients doesn't mean that trainer is good. Sometimes, people assume a trainer is good because he or she has many clients, when infact their clients are doing bullshit workouts, getting low value for their money and practicing horrendous form. When people see something is popular e.g. 'prime energy drink' they flock in their droves without knowing its no different to a red bull or monster.


Social media


Its easy to buy followers and likes on social media, even easier to post half-naked pictures of yourself and get x5 the number of interactions as everybody else. Social media following is irrelevant, although people who do it organically have worked hard. For the most part, social media is irrelevant.


What REALLY makes a good trainer:


1) can a trainer help their clients achieve their goal, but at the same time get them to move better and feel better?


2) can a trainer teach good form? if the client were to go to another trainer, would he or she have an easy job?


3) is a trainer able to retain the same clients month after month? if so, they're doing something right


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