My clientele is primarily people between the ages of 35 and 55,
90% women. Is this you? Listen up for some free advice if you're looking for a
trainer/coach/fitness pro (I don't care what you call us).
Chances are if you're reading
this on MY page, you're not a power lifter, so don't get "boxed in"
to that mindset when working with a trainer. Don't get me wrong, I'm a firm
believer in squats, deadlifts and bench presses and understand the science
behind building muscle mass through compound movements and the factors of
progression. It is completely 100 percent necessary! But if that's all you're doing or worried
about, you're missing out. You're missing out on truly MOVING your body and ENJOYING a variety of fitness techniques through a more specialized functional fitness
program. Without adding in cardio endurance, plyometrics and
flexibility/yoga training you're just a one man band, who is very likely to get
injured.....and bored. Therefore, it's unlikely you'll continue with your journey
or your trainer. Find a trainer that will challenge you between heavy lifting
days and HIIT days. Or better yet, combining them both into the same one hour
session, like we do at Debbie Reichert Fitness. It IS possible to build muscle
and lose body fat simultaneously, when done correctly. When you're a busy person with a ton of responsibilities, it's about being efficient. You're
lucky to get in three workouts a week....don't waste time.
Did you know that the amount of
certifications next to a trainer's name mean very little when it comes to deciding
who you should work with? True story. While I do have quite a few credentials next to my name, don't get me wrong, if we don't connect on a personal level,
chances are the relationship isn't going to work for either party. And you'll
know judging by the amount of time a trainer spends actually talking to you
versus just counting your reps or looking at his/her phone. My
clients are counting their own reps while I'm taking the time to discuss
nutrition with them, injury prevention, etc. It's called multitasking and
giving YOU the most of your time with me. Chances are we'll be doing a little
bullshitting too....because life's too short to be serious 100% of the time.
There's no quick fix pill, wrap
or drink to make you lose weight and if a trainer tells you that they are crazy
and most likely just want to take your money! (WHAT? But Debbie, you're a Gold
Star leader with Advocare??) Yep, and we have amazing supplements that will
help ENHANCE your performance, which will in turn speed up your end goal. But
if you don't put in the consistent work into both your diet and your exercise,
you won't have anything to enhance.
A support system is HUGE! Find
a trainer that offers a support system for you outside of the gym. For my
business, for example, I have a private Facebook page set up for just my
clients. That gives them all access to me, and each other 24/7. We share
motivation, inspiration, accomplishments, frustrations, workouts, recipes and
laughs. This is what keeps the community strong. It is very important to talk to your trainer
regularly when you are NOT in the gym. Accountability is key. If you are
aligned with someone who isn’t responding quickly to your messages or texts,
find someone else. Again, this is a relationship business, and should be
constantly growing and evolving. The more your trainer knows you and about you,
the more they can help you reach your goals.
I hope
this helps you if you are on the search for a trainer. If I can answer any of
your questions, feel free to reach out to me through
my website at Debbie Reichert Fitness.
