After a long day of helping my wife deal with the bureaucracy of college, I took the night off and enjoyed some movies. Today, I’ll finish what we started in the first part, and discuss some things you need to be aware of when starting a fitness program, as well as some advice on staying motivated.
Some years ago, I became a personal trainer, a job that I very much love. It won’t make me rich, but it leaves me satisfied. The decision to go that route was rooted in certain accomplishments in my life. Circa 2007, I was overweight, Type II diabetic, and generally sick of myself. Too tired in the mornings. Excessive caffeine to get me through the day. Unable to do things I used to enjoy. My nephew, who was very fitness conscious, introduced me to an effective work out plan. The first weeks were absolutely miserable: exhaustion, soreness, crankiness. There came a point when I realized that, despite the soreness and the discomfort of working out, I was feeling better both physically and emotionally. I became very serious, reading up dietary requirements, physiology, and the psychology associated with obesity and weight loss.
I was good at it. I met my goals, pushed myself to reach higher and further. Specifically, I excelled at motivating others to do the same. So I found a certification program that was right for me, studied like hell, engrossed myself in anatomy and physiology, and got my license.
Speaking now as a trainer, let’s talk about potential clients — the unhappy person that wants to make some positive health choices and make their goals a reality. Many times, decisions don’t translate to reality — we all know about New Years resolutions, right? It’s because people are scared to attend a gym or even work out from home. They’re scared to get hurt. They’re terrified of not seeing results fast enough. Threats of mockery and ridicule loom in the subconscious. Some take the first step and subsequently lose interest because they’re self-conscious, lack motivation, and don’t see results fast enough.
So we’re going to bust a few myths, talk facts, and address a few other things along the way. The advice is free of charge, with no hooks. I don’t get paid to give people information. My paycheck comes from making sure people exercise properly, stay motivated, measure advancement and outline strategies for continued achievement.
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