Three Misunderstandings about Personal Trainers

September 18, 2023

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Three Misunderstandings about Personal Trainers

Based on my own experience and everyday conversations, here are three common misunderstandings about the profession of personal training.

1.    Personal trainers get to work out all day: Whenever someone learns that I’m a personal trainer, they usually say something like, “You’re lucky you’re a personal trainer and you get to work out all day.” But really, personal trainers do not work out all day. They spend all day watching other people work out. Sure, they are usually actively standing, spotting, moving weights and equipment around. But they aren’t exercising. Just like our clients, our trainers need to make time in their busy schedules for their own workouts. Therefore, they can tell you how to be disciplined when you aren’t always feeling motivated or energized to go workout after a long day of work.

2.    Personal trainers never eat bad: Many clients will also say, “I know you don’t eat that stuff” when the topic of fast food, fair food, or dessert comes up. The truth is our personal trainers all eat that stuff regularly. They just know how to do it in moderation and within the calories and macronutrients they need throughout the week. Eating junk food in moderation is another thing that isn’t always easy for our trainers, but something they stay disciplined to because of their convictions. They can help you learn how to stay disciplined too.

3.    Personal trainers cannot relate to their clients: Many clients believe they have struggles with weight, food, or activity that our trainers cannot relate to. They assume all our trainers are just naturally lean and don’t know what it’s like to have to work for a healthy body. Many of our trainers are married, have children, other jobs or other hobbies. They have a lot of things demanding their time and attention just like the clients. Many of them have also struggled with fluctuating weight, prior injuries or surgeries, or personals stress and anxiety that derails their fitness progress. They certainly can relate to our clients and anything they are dealing with.

At Axio Fitness we have the best personal trainers in the area. They are human just like you, and they understand your struggles. But the thing that makes them the best is that they care. They will empathize with your struggles while also doing their job of giving you the accountability and motivation you need. If you need help getting started on an exercise routine, call Axio Fitness today.


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