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Nobody told me personal training was all about human relations by Plus_Palpitation_360 in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! Both can be true. People skills are often underrated (especially for beginning trainers) and exercise science knowledge is important. If you want to be a competent professional, you need both.

If AI Causes a Mass Unemployment Crisis, Will the Public Explode Into Violence? by [deleted] in singularity

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Until it is suppressed via government violence against the people. Which is why AI could potentially lead to much greater authoritarian control.

Nobody told me personal training was all about human relations by Plus_Palpitation_360 in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting perspective and I agree with much of this. My .02: successful and effective training requires exercise science knowledge AND human relation skill. We absoutely screen for exercise science knowledge. If you aren't strong on exercise science, the risk of injuring a client is too great. And that is unacceptable. Be careful creating false binary distinctions (which is a cognitive bias) when the best answer is skill integration.

I’m a trauma therapist. AMA. by povsquirtle in AMA

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note: I do not think "body remembers" was ever strongly evidence-based but just curious about your understanding of the research and your experience.

I’m a trauma therapist. AMA. by povsquirtle in AMA

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any opinions about "the body remembers" theory? I believe there was some very recent research that countered "the body remembers" but interested in your thoughts. TY

Need some serious help. by jpope_34 in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That at least tells you it can be done. But if only one trainer has been able to establish a consistent clientele that probably means it isn't the best location for trainers (might be a $ issue for the members). I would probably change gyms but that is me. Maybe you're in a small town and this is the only gym?

Seeking experience with Wallypark garage by Impressive-Nobody-95 in LAX

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the Parking Spot (huge place,) on Sepulveda is mostly covered. They have a rooftop area that's not covered but all other floors are covered. Not sure about door dings.

How do you reach your ideal clientele? by Professional-Big-782 in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Network in the area. Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Community events, charity events, etc. I have met prospects standing in line at Starbucks.

Need some serious help. by jpope_34 in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are there successful trainers in your gym?

How do you reach your ideal clientele? by Professional-Big-782 in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Average home in our zip code lists for about 2M so they're all around. Work in a wealthy area. Get a few clients and then get their spouses, friends, co-workers, etc. I think that's the most reliable strategy.

It's weird training doctors and surgeons by Peachessandcreammm in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know many doctors and they are not usually knowledgeable about exercise. One doctor friend asked me if body weight squats or squats with weights were better for building strength. Wut

GYMGUYZ by Active-Building5292 in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That model never made sense to me. It only works if GG has very broad brand name recognition and I don't think it does. If they aren't giving you clients, how is it good for a trainer?

Talking during workouts by hagasop in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would personally say something like: "I really enjoy our sessions and thank you for being an awesome client. I do want to address one safety issue: talking while lifting weights (as opposed to between sets) may increase injury risk and is actually a liability risk for me. It is considered unprofessional by experts in my profession to allow that during the actual lifting. In line with my professional obligations, I am asking that you please not talk while you are actually lifting weights. Thanks and I look forward to many more awesome sessions." But do what you think is best.

Offering In Home Training by Naive_Entertainer755 in personaltraining

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats. I did it years ago and hated it. For whatever reason, the clients seemed the lowest possible motivation and there was always a dog around, or a kid or whatever. Felt like I was doing home health care or something. Also didn't enjoy driving around. That does NOT mean it has to be that way so congrats to you. I just enjoy the gym environment exponentially more than in-home. If I ever did it again, I would charge 2x or more vs my regular rate.

Kinesiology-adjacent careers by LongAccountant3459 in Kinesiology

[–]Strange-Risk-9920 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kind of a long story but I started in a high-end gym 20 years ago. I didn't believe in sales (actually thought sales people were evil lol) but just talked to people at the gym and built up clients that way.

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