The ONE THING you need to be successful in fitness

At the moment, I have 2 different types of clients...

Client A is one who has no desire to exercise on his/her own (or simply has come to the conclusion that it won't get done if left to the responsibility of oneself!). The only time a workout happens is when he/she meets for an appointment with the trainer (ME!). and when the trainer has taken a leave of absence for vacation or holidays, this client is lost! Without any alternatives, he/she simply stops all physical activity until the trainer returns.

Client B is one who seeks out the advice and guidance of a trainer, yet completes the majority of his/her individual workouts without that trainer. This person receives workouts and intermittent coaching, but the bulk of the work is decidedly done solo, for whatever reason. In this instance... even if the trainer is absent for a short time period, this client is not worried because he/she has a plan and is used to carrying out that plan.


Now, you know what I've noticed through working with these two opposing clientele?

Do you wanna know the most glaringly important different between clients A & B??


Well, Client B - the independent client - is forced to learn how to push him/herself. He/she is forced to take an active role in knowing what to do in the gym. No one else will be there to lead them through those solo workouts. This client begins to fully understand what it takes to go the extra step, AND he/she begins to willingly self-motivate... even during challenging movements!

It's because of this internal shift in confidence and the growing belief in one's own potential that these "B" clients end up being much more successful in the pursuit of their health and fitness goals, much more satisfied with themselves as a whole, much prouder of their accomplishments, as well as much more willing to make exercise and healthy habits an integral part of their lives! Even without a trainer!


Now, I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with "A" clients. I'm not prejudiced, and I don't hate 'em! I have plenty of amazing clients who fit into the A category. That's just where they fit!

I'm simply eluding to the fact that...

- Client A is often less likely to be successful because they are so reliant upon someone else and so uninvolved in the complete process of becoming fit.

- Client A is often less likely to be completely and thoroughly satisfied with his/her progress as well as proud of his/her capabilities and functionality.

True "A"'s simply never get an extended opportunity to learn the art of pushing themselves.


Of course, there are many people who chose to work with trainers and who also have an uncanny ability to challenge themselves physically. I am not arrogant enough to think that everything is decidedly black and white. This is really a simplified explanation of extreme personas and a lesson of what's important when one is striving to develop and maintain a high level of health and fitness!


So, what is that lesson??

Developing the ability to push yourself is an extremely important step in the quest for improved fitness AND for the retention of healthy lifestyle habits.

Maybe it's time for you to truly learn how to push yourself?

I mean, if you really wanna be successful at maintaining fitness, that is... :)