IdentityEssential Personal Trainer Skills
Passion: Your passion for a healthy lifestyle, education, fitness and proper nutrition, both for yourself and others, aids in teaching and guiding clients through a training plan and instills confidence and motivation. Chris Powell says that for him, success isn't about what he's accomplished, but rather what he can help others to achieve.
Industry knowledge: High protein, low carb? Shorts bursts of high intensity training? Personal trainers have to be on the cutting edge of trends in fitness and nutrition. The industry is always changing and growing and thus your education doesn't end when you get your certification. Personal trainers must keep abreast of the latest research and developments and constantly learn in order to best serve their clients with the latest nutritional and training advice.
Leadership: Clients look to you to inspire them, show them the way and perhaps change their life as sticking with a new eating and exercise plan can be a daunting task.
Personal trainers need to be able to motivate their clients with their instructions and advice, get them back on track when they fall off the wagon, and perhaps even deal with any emotional issues standing in their way.
Energy and commitment: No matter how many clients you see during the day, each one deserves your full physical energy and positive outlook.
Dealing with struggling clients also takes patience and perseverance, restructuring a program if it isn't working or cheer
