Thoughts
to Ponder for Personal Trainers
Whole Body
Training vs. Split Training
Since the body
daily functions as a whole, why do some trainers prescribe only
split sessions for their clients?
Should a beginner's program start with split sessions or with whole
body training?
Should all programs include both training methods?
If
you assign whole body training for all sessions, how, when, and for
what purpose would you add 1 to 2 exercises for a specific part of
the body?
Training the
Core
How
many people do you know who do crunches and sit-ups for their abs
and consider those THE core strengthening exercises for their
sessions?
What are all the muscles that make up the core and where are they
located?
Do
balance exercises have anything to do with the core?
What is PERSONAL
Training?
A personal
trainer who is assigned to or hired by a member should focus on
PERSONAL training.
PERSONAL
training is one-on-one----one trainer focusing on the one
client!
Which of the
following is NOT included in one-on-one training?
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Focusing on
client's proper posture and technique? |
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Making
modifications in sets/reps/weights as needed?
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Having a plan
ready before the client arrives? |
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Spotting a client
during specific exercises? |
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Socializing with
other trainers and/or members while client is exercising?
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Talking on a cell
phone while client is exercising? |
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Training two
clients at a time? |
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Walking around
attempting to obtain new clients while current client is
exercising? |
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