6 signs that your fitness instructor is a master of their craft

To achieve high results, to consolidate performance, to get a charge of positive emotions – all this can be done with the help of a professional instructor. It is easy to communicate with him/her, you can ask questions without shyness and together go to the top of your personal sport Olympus.

Alas, it is not so easy to find a suitable mentor. Reviews of relatives and even the first personal acquaintance do not always guarantee a positive result. You have to search, get disappointed and waste time. To optimize the process, it is important to understand what beacons to look out for.

Medical Director of Green Flow Rosa Khutor

Of course, a trainer must have the appropriate education. This is the base. But neither professional knowledge nor 40 centimeters of biceps is a guarantee of quality work. You can use clever terms in your speech, talk about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, but not be able to interest the client.

Another point – often the trainer knows how to improve his body (and the results speak for themselves), but is not able to help another person.

So what do you need to know and be able to do to become the perfect version of a sports coach? The following information will be presented in an advice format for the coach who wants to get pumped in every way. Clients, on the other hand, can use it as a checklist and test their instructor.

Success indicators

1. Availability of education

One important (basic) point is to have a professional sports background. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics will also be useful.

Do not forget about further self-development, the desire to improve knowledge and skills at seminars, trainings, conferences, cross-meetings and so on. It is also important to know a little bit about psychology, because the coach is also a person who must be able to listen to the client.

At the same time, many years of experience is not always an indicator of knowledge. For example, if an instructor with 20 years of experience still believes that when “pumping the back” it will stop hurting, his experience is very questionable.

2- Service Orientation

Not only smile and friendliness are important, but also responsibility to each guest for their safety and quality training. The class should start on time and be conducted with full commitment. It’s about being able to adjust not only to the class schedule, but also to your mood and well-being.

3. Flexibility

If a guest complains that they didn’t sleep well or didn’t eat anything, and a powerful class is planned, a professional should listen. Perhaps cancel or modify (intensity, duration) the session.

It is necessary to build communication and training process in such a way that the guest is comfortable. The class should evoke positive emotions and not be associated with hard labor.

4. Proper motivation

A successful trainer knows how to guide the guest to change habits, daily routine and diet in a delicate way. He immerses himself in the client’s life, analyzes character, examines desires and suggests different ways to accomplish tasks.

5. A clear understanding of the client’s goals

A professional trainer clearly understands the client’s needs. If the trainer has not studied the goal of the person – will not be able to lead the mentee to the result, therefore, will not be successful himself.

6. Ability to customize communication

A fitness instructor is a mentor and motivator. At the same time, the approach should be unobtrusive, without violating personal boundaries. The best way to customize communication is a desire to help and genuine care. Many clients need attention and appreciate it.