Worth Repeating: Finding the Best Trainer for You

Hiring a personal trainer can be one of the best decision you make to better your health and fitness.  I have done several posts on what to look for when searching for a fitness professional and thought this would be another post worth repeating.

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Online Personal Training Giveaway

I promised you a fitness giveaway on Friday and I always deliver on my promises. :)

How about the chance to win a personalized fitness program?

I am busily working away on updating my website and to celebrate it's upcoming re-launch, I would like to offer one lucky reader this very cool prize package including:

• A one month personalized training program
• 24/7 email support
• A copy of my ebook, Women's Strength Training Myths Revealed!

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Winner will be announced on Monday May 14 May 21.

Good luck!

Stay Healthy,
Tracy

When Clients Become Friends

I got into a very interesting discussion the other day about the personal trainer/client relationship with my friend (and fellow PT).  Specifically, it was about how that relationship can turn into a friendship, especially with long-term clients. 

She has had a client for over a year and feels that this person views her more as a friend than as a trainer.  As a result, my PT friend feels that her client isn't getting the results that she would like, but happily pays week after to week to have a "workout buddy".

Here is the dilemma:

Do you continue to work with a client who is not reaching her fitness goals, but is happy to continue to pay for your services?

OR 

Do you end the relationship knowing that, despite your best efforts, you are not able to help them progress any further?

I have a few thoughts on this.

CanFitPro Workshop Highlights: Post-Partum Planning

Happy First Day of School!

I can't believe it has been two years since I decided to go back.  I am pretty sure time speeds up when you get older ;)

You may remember that I worked-in last week, giving my body a rest from intense exercise and sticking to activities like yoga, walking and pilates.  I am still finding myself a bit tired this week and I think I am going to ease back into my regular routine.  Not sure if my body is quite ready for Turbo Fire just yet ;)

Today, I am going to share with you the information from another great workshop I attended at the CanFitPro Fitness Conference.

When To Break Up With Your Personal Trainer

Breaking up is hard to do.

But there comes a time in some relationships when you know you need to go your separate ways. 

Your relationship with your personal trainer is just that, a relationship and for many reasons, there may come a time when the relationship stops working for you and you need to move on.

This is tough for many of us to do because we tend to feel a loyalty and even a friendship with our personal trainers (PT).

Be strong.

Remember, this is professional, not personal (OK, it could be a little personal), but it is about you reaching your fitness goals and if this person is no longer meeting your needs, it is time to part ways.

Here are 10 reasons you'll know when it is time to say goodbye to your trainer.