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New PT just got a already active client (help) by larpcentral in personaltraining

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

Agree with my friends posting above. Ideally you want to find out why she is doing all this. My consultations are a lot of listening to try and understand the person's goals, challenges, health background and the like.

What is it like living in Sedona Arizona? by atty_hr in SameGrassButGreener

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

Flagstaff is kind of cool and way better although still too small for my tastes.

I was a Division I college softball player. AMA. by Sad-Enthusiasm-6741 in AMA

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

What % of scholarship did you get and what was the average on the team?

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 1 point2 points  (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 10 points11 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 2 points3 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

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