Healthy B.P.M.

In a post last year I asked if a fitness professional was extremely overweight would you still consider their service. Some say yes and some say never. The never group feels that the person would not be leading by example, and that’s a fair assumption. The few that say yes look at the knowledge and compatibility of the person in question. This is truly one of those grey areas. Fitness will always be a part of my life whether teaching, training or not. It’s a lifestyle that I enjoy and I’m healthier for it, but I understand that we all arrive and stay there differently. Fitness pros are also susceptible to the same stresses, monotony and bad vibes as the rest of the planet.

It’s important that you feel a connection with your trainer. More important that you trust them. Keep in mind that fitness professionals may have buns of steel but they’re not super human. We have a tendency to crash and burn just like everybody else. We are not immune from vegging out from time to time. We also eat a bit too much occasionally. Yes, we do expound on the benefits of not eating junk food but don’t be surprised to find out that your number one trainer has a fondness for Twinkies or cheeseburgers. Fitness pros have just learned to tune into their bodies and get the “I’m full” signal. Most are so in tune that they know how to make their metabolism work for them. After all isn’t that the kind of expertise you’re paying for?

Rest assured that there are times when we’d rather sleep in and not hit the gym. However we understand that to keep the trust and business of our clients it’s in our best behavior to be on point. Please don’t ever think that we aren’t stressed or have relationships with family and friends that put us in a rotten mood. Just as we encourage you to not let outside negative influences drain you, we give ourselves that same pep talk. I guess what I’m trying to convey is not to turn over accountability for your success to anyone else. Your trainer can have certifications up the whazoo but it’s still all about you. Hopefully you’ve built a comfortable and successful relationship with your trainer and that he/she is guiding you to a healthier lifestyle. At the end of the day though, it’s up to you to do the work and stay the course. It’s always all about you.