Every aspect of being a trainer is incredibly rewarding. To see someone’s life improve as they make and embrace positive change is very satisfying. And not just because they drop a few kgs or look better in their clothes.
While fantastic to see, satisfaction is beyond witnessing a clients body shape transform. To me, the rewarding changes are those that are ‘not seen’. Having a client express that since starting to train their back doesn’t hurt for the first time in years. Watching a client remove unnecessary medications from their lives as their blood pressure levels normalise, they no longer have type 2 diabetes, other illnesses are eliminated.
Satisfaction is getting to watch their confidence grow! Yes, beyond the weight loss, satisfaction is watching them increase their energy levels, have less joint pain, sleep better, alleviate depressive cycles and improve their overall fitness levels. They ARE healthier! Stronger. Those kinds of results are meaningful to me because they are meaningful to them. The non scale victories. They become more involved in ‘living’.
Satisfaction is also getting to continually study about the amazement of the human body and it’s limitless possibilities. With every single client there are a lot of factors to consider to get the best results for every individual - medical conditions/diseases, medications, injuries, age-related changes, exercise preferences, etc.
Satisfaction is watching clients smiling, chatting, and having fun while they work out. Seeing their faces BEAM with pride after they accomplish something they never thought they were capable of.
Like a pushup on their toes. Or extending their time in a plank. Hitting a new personal best. Or the knowledge that they said NO to that chocolate or cake or icecream - and felt empowered by their choice rather than deprived by it.
With regular moderate to intense exercise and a focus on eating nutritionally everyone can have a high quality of life and create those changes. All of us can reverse the trend of unhealthy eating and the associated illnesses that come with it.
Starting an exercise and healthy eating program can be a very daunting experience for many people. While some of us can spend hours each week working out others need to be dragged along while kicking and screaming. Yet the benefits are enormous! There is always great value in doing things ‘now’. It’s how we progress. Big changes come from small steps executed correctly and regularly.
That first step is the hardest. Making that initial phone call, sending an email of enquiry, walking through the gym doors for the first time - huge actions. But once you’ve made that definitive decision for yourself to achieve an improved quality of life, to transform yourself, stay bold - you’ve already stepped outside your comfort zone, so stick with it! Imagine getting fitter, happier and healthier, gaining confidence, losing excessive fat and toning up. Stop imagining and start doing. Become unstoppable! Put down the tim tam - empower yourself. With hard work, a steadfast focus and consistent training anything is possible.
“That discomfort you feel when you push yourself beyond your comfort zone, that ache you feel, is good. It means you aren’t finished yet. There’s always a goal to strive towards. Always greatness in you the world has yet to see. Physically and mentally. This is the nature of life, everything is always changing. And if we pay attention, we might, too.”
Over the next twelve weeks an inspiring group of people have taken that initial step to make changes and empower their lives. People who own powerful life stories.
I am excited to be a part of their progress - the roller coaster ride incorporating the good, the bad and the ugly, as step by step they are embracing a new mindset towards their health, allowing me to be a part of their metamorphosis. With support and encouragement to each other along the way, it’s going to be an interesting and exciting journey for all.
There’s less than 24 weeks left in 2013 - are you going to finish your year differently to its beginning too? Ann
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