Look, I know that not everybody is going to be a training fanatic like I am. Some people are gentle, some are less intense, and that does not make them bad personal trainers. In fact, one could argue that being too intense or extreme can also be a downside in this profession.
The truth is you have to know your client and what works best for them. If you do not know them well, you have to take the time to get to know them. Then, based on what you learn, you adjust your workouts accordingly.
I believe some trainers are truly committed, but others might not be as dedicated. A few days ago, while on a guest pass at an unnamed gym, I observed a personal trainer with a client. The client did a set that I would say was very light work. Meanwhile, the trainer was looking at his phone and casually chatting with someone who passed by. After the set, the client sat down on a windowsill and appeared very relaxed during the break between sets.
Honestly, seeing that was frustrating. It does not represent what personal training should be, and it is not the example this profession should set for anyone watching.
Some trainers do a great job, but some clearly fall short. It concerns me that people entrust their fitness journeys to trainers who may not be fully invested. If the client continues with that trainer, and the gym is not actively monitoring the quality of training, then I will just keep focusing on doing my own thing and minding my own business.
Here is my promise to you: as long as I am an instructor, you will always, and I mean always, put in the effort. If the day comes when I do not love this anymore, if I no longer honor this promise, or if I stop wanting to work hard, that will be the day I stop teaching.
I am not just talking for the sake of it. I have actually dropped three classes already because the energy was not right. I was not enjoying it, I dreaded going to that location on those days, and even though I was getting paid, it just was not worth it. So I quit those groups and gave up the classes. When it comes to this topic, I do not mess around.
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