How involved should i be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of training sessions
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How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of training sessions? By Shaun Zetlin www.fitnessprofessionalonline.c om Beyond the regular weekly training session(s) , it’s important for the fitness professional to be aware of any other exercise activity in which their client is also participating daily.
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How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
training sessions?By Shaun Zetlin
www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com
Beyond the regular weekly training session(s), it’s important for the fitness professional to be aware of any other exercise activity in which their client is also participating daily.
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It’s critical that the fitness professional and client share an honest, open approach with consistent communication to achieve success together in reaching the client’s fitness goals.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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Without this trusting understanding, the fitness professional and client will not be able to achieve success together. Therefore, having all of the personal information below will help the fitness professional design the best-customized routine for their client…
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
training sessions?By Shaun Zetlin
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1. Work Life – The fitness professional should be aware of their clients’ daily physical life and habits. Your clients’ workday can have potentially negative affects on their bodies, even if they don’t engage in strenuous physical activity.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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For instance, if your clients sit excessively, then they probably have over-active (tight) hip flexors, and having them perform crunches to work their abdominals would probably not be the best choice for them. Take stock in how your clients “get through” their workday.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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Ask them these important questions: What do they physically do for work? Does their job consist of sitting, standing, or a specific type of physical activity? If they don’t currently work, then what type of physical activity makes up their typical day?
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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2. Exercise Classes – The fitness professional should always be aware of any exercise classes that their clients take in between training sessions, to then factor the effects of that activity into how their training sessions are structured.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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Encourage open and consistent communication so that you’re always aware of how you can best adjust your training sessions in between other exercise classes in which your clients partake.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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3. Team Sports – The fitness professional must be aware of their clients’ participation in organized team sports, because these activities could influence preparation for their clients’ sessions.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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You may also need to perform some corrective exercises on your clients if needed, especially if they play contact sports, for their over-active and under-active muscles. Moreover, being aware of your clients’ participation in a specific sport outside of your sessions has another positive advantage.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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4. Homework – As a fitness professional, you may decide to write your clients meticulous step-by-step exercise routines for them to perform as homework for when you are not present with them.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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It’s essential to provide clear instructions for your clients to perform these exercises correctly by engaging the proper muscle groups and even more importantly so they don’t injure themselves.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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Be mindful not to advance them too quickly or repeat certain exercises they might have just performed easily in their workouts alone. Thus, it’s critical to check in with them consistently and monitor their homework progressions before your next session together.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
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Again, communication is truly vital to identify the correct progressions for you and your clients’ sessions together.
How involved should I be in my clients’ exercise routines outside of
training sessions?By Shaun Zetlin
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