The Coaches Corner University #104 with Daniel Yores: The Personal Side of Personal Training
George’s Podcast Reflection Notes.
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Being a personal trainer has a more profound impact than people realize, exceeding even that of doctors.
It’s about caring for the person and using fitness as a vehicle for a better life.
The most impactful personal trainers prioritize the “personal” aspect by caring about the individual and using fitness as a tool for overall life improvement.
This approach goes beyond physical metrics and focuses on the deeper connection with clients.
People are not investing in knowledge itself, but in its implementation.
Relationships and implementation cannot be outsourced to AI, unlike raw knowledge.
Even if coaching primarily online, consider having 1-2 in-person clients weekly.
It sharpens communication and coaching skills while practicing relationship building, which also benefits online coaching.
Create a runway of progression by regressing movement components and building them back up.
The real key performance indicator is how training transfers outside the gym, enabling activities like hiking or playing sports, rather than just focusing on metrics like one rep max.
Focus on Movements, Not Exercises
Focus on understanding anatomical movements, not just memorizing exercise names.
This allows for creative problem-solving and adaptation, especially when working around injuries.
Focus on how your training impacts clients, not just on the specifics of your program.
Clients care about the results (weight loss, better sleep, etc.), not the number of workouts or calls.
Healthy debates, even with disagreements, can strengthen your own opinions by forcing you to understand opposing viewpoints.
This exposure to different perspectives expands your understanding and toolkit, ultimately benefiting client education.
