First job as fitness trainer. How to begin with the new client

[Martellix]

Hello. In next days I'll start my first job as fitness trainer and I need some advices.
How to begin first training with new client. What kind of questions to ask and how to begin training. I have general idea what should I ask and what kind of info I need from my client. First thing first I want to know what kind of training he wants - focus on cardio/ functional/ strenght etc. Then I want to know what are his goals, what he expects from the training and how much is the client dedicated to the training - how much time he wants to spend training. Then when I get to know his goals I want to find out what are his disabilities and weaknesses so we can work on it. For example I need to know how good is clients mobility so I can choose correct exercises (if you have any tips/videos for exercises that tell me how good is clients mobility I would appreciate that). Then I can start creating training plan. Question is what is expected from me as a trainer at my first meet with client. Should we proceed to the training right after this questions that I mentioned above or take my time and create workout plan when we meet next time? The second option could be dependent on the situation (as I'll work in hotel fitness (1 time visitors) where both hotel guests and pub visitors could came in) and it also seems like waste of time for the client and this general questions could also be asked during the phone call. So what is expected from me if the client comes to me to the gym and asks me for the training. I've been training friends but all of them wanted training for hypertrophy or strenght and I'm pretty good at that as I'm preparing myself for the natural bodybuilding competition. I would also highly appreciate any source of exercises for different kind of trainings and where did you learn from.

If something is not understandable please ask. English is not my first language. Thanks for your time.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Hello. In next days I'll start my first job as fitness trainer and I need some advices.
How to begin first training with new client. What kind of questions to ask and how to begin training. I have general idea what should I ask and what kind of info I need from my client. First thing first I want to know what kind of training he wants - focus on cardio/ functional/ strenght etc. Then I want to know what are his goals, what he expects from the training and how much is the client dedicated to the training - how much time he wants to spend training. Then when I get to know his goals I want to find out what are his disabilities and weaknesses so we can work on it. For example I need to know how good is clients mobility so I can choose correct exercises (if you have any tips/videos for exercises that tell me how good is clients mobility I would appreciate that). Then I can start creating training plan. Question is what is expected from me as a trainer at my first meet with client. Should we proceed to the training right after this questions that I mentioned above or take my time and create workout plan when we meet next time? The second option could be dependent on the situation (as I'll work in hotel fitness (1 time visitors) where both hotel guests and pub visitors could came in) and it also seems like waste of time for the client and this general questions could also be asked during the phone call. So what is expected from me if the client comes to me to the gym and asks me for the training. I've been training friends but all of them wanted training for hypertrophy or strenght and I'm pretty good at that as I'm preparing myself for the natural bodybuilding competition. I would also highly appreciate any source of exercises for different kind of trainings and where did you learn from.

If something is not understandable please ask. English is not my first language. Thanks for your time.

You should ask your client to keep a log of what they do for 1 week diet and lifestyle so you can judge what you want from them.

 

[stevesmi]

i'm a bit confused on this one because THEY should be the one asking YOU questions. not you asking them questions

i always start out my consulations with 'how can i help you?' the client should envision their goals and you should help them achieve that.

you should also get some stats on paper especially weight, body fat, etc. so they can see their progress

 

[ceo]

bros i think you need to be certified to be a trainer

 

[ROIDDERS]

i think main thing is to the see the clients LIFE LOG

 

[2Thick]

how about you tell us your cycle and your training? you never shared jack with us

 

[e2]

are you a certified trainer?

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

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[Ulter]

what is your certification?

 

[Quadsweep]

a log by client will guide you best

 

[JasonPriest]

as someone who had done it for almost 40 years i would say that the #1 thing you can do for a client is motivate and teach them

 

[Martellix]

i'm a bit confused on this one because THEY should be the one asking YOU questions. not you asking them questions

i always start out my consulations with 'how can i help you?' the client should envision their goals and you should help them achieve that.

you should also get some stats on paper especially weight, body fat, etc. so they can see their progress

Yes I agree with you, good advice

 

[Martellix]

You should ask your client to keep a log of what they do for 1 week diet and lifestyle so you can judge what you want from them.

This could be helpful

 

[Martellix]

bros i think you need to be certified to be a trainer

I'm certified. But honestly, they didn't teach us shit how to work with clients.

 

[Martellix]

are you a certified trainer?

Yes. But honestly, they didn't teach us shit how to work with clients

 

[Martellix]

what is your certification?

Fitness trainer of the 1. qualification.
If that's correct translation... We have 3 qualifications for fitness trainers. I hoped they would teach me how to work with clients, but nope...

 

[SteveMobsterG]

OMFG.

How did you get the job?

 

[BodyMonster34]

I'm certified. But honestly, they didn't teach us shit how to work with clients.

bro trainers most gyms just sales people. all about signing peeps up and making $$$. my son hire young for PT. owner at gym walk up to him and point at him and tell him he gonna work for him, son took job cause got record only job he can get. that all my son did stand outside no shirt and sign people up

yo want to help peeps do what steve, mobster and other on here do and make podcast and shit. that help lots of peeps

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

get basic details first like lifestyle and diet habits............

 

[ballin2504]

You need to know what their goals are and be able to explain clearly how you can get them to achieve what they are wanting

 

[Martellix]

You need to know what their goals are and be able to explain clearly how you can get them to achieve what they are wanting

Thanks, helpful

 

[RoySimpson]

Keep following the logs!

 

[Squat Drop]

I would run them through some strength training, cardio and mobility and see were they are lacking, Then, I would explain that we should ensure they have a satisfactory fitness level. Once we achieve a good foundation, we can then start looking at goals and the reasons they come to the gym. It sounds basic but its important to allow the client know their current condition as they will often shy away from truths or a bit off hard work.

 

[Martellix]

I would run them through some strength training, cardio and mobility and see were they are lacking, Then, I would explain that we should ensure they have a satisfactory fitness level. Once we achieve a good foundation, we can then start looking at goals and the reasons they come to the gym. It sounds basic but its important to allow the client know their current condition as they will often shy away from truths or a bit off hard work.

So far the best answer and I totally agree with you. I've already prepared some training plans that I'll try to follow with new clients. As you said I'll test their strenght, find weaknesses and then I can make workout plan that will suit them.