BEHIND THE SCENES…..
Last night I trained a gorgeous bunch of girls. One of those sessions I really look forward to!
Half way through the session, I realised with guilty conscience that I was just standing in front of them saying ‘ready set go’ .
Sometimes I even dumbed it down to ‘and….GO’
My bad.
Smirk? MOI ?
As a trainer, I realise that from clients’ perspective, things are not what they seem. Let me explain.
Prior to your session, I have planned, researched and considered your body, what it can do and what it can’t do (yet). By your third(ish) session with me, I know your abilities and how far I want to subtly (as I do) nudge you along! I’ve considered what you did in your last session. I’ve thought about that goal you have ie. the wedding, the holiday, the fact you want to feel good or the fact you’re enjoying some time doing something for YOU. I’ve even remembered ‘informative/explicit’ texts you’ve sent me after your last session (which I secretly love BTW).
After I’ve thought about these facts, I go on to assess the most relevant and efficient exercises to help you get just a little closer to achieving your goals. I may modify certain movements which could happen DURING the session. I am forever learning and reading and talking to other trainers I admire. ‘Knowledge is power’ as they say. If I am quiet (which is often), it doesn’t mean I’m not thinking and considering what is happening right in front of me.
During the session, while I’m blatantly saying ‘ready, set, go’ and pressing the little button on my stop watch, don’t think I’m not noticing! Yes, I MAY get distracted from time to time- especially if the conversation tangents to childbirth experiences, booze or boobs….yes I said that. We are REAL women after all !
Whilst I am NOT distracted, I’m watching you. Your form. Is it safe? Is it correct? Is it starting to wane?
I’m reading your body language. Not just the scoffs and eyerolls and cussin’, but the muscle function, the joint rotations, the movement patterns. I’m noticing your breathing rate, your posture and your fatigue leading to cheat tells. I’ll cue if I need to and I’ll correct if I need to.
So as you can see, there IS a lot more going on than my childlike demands to ‘ready set go’. I feel much less guilty now so thank you for understanding.
May our sessions ALWAYS be full of learning, improving, goal setting, boob and booze talk and a little cussin’ amongst the laughter….it’s ALL good !
CoachEliza xo
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I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t have to listen too hard for my heavy breathing 😉 I love how you mix it up with us. Part strength, part endurance, part cardio (okay, don’t love that) but most of all part FUN (did I really say that?). I can feel you watching us and know that the cogs are turning inside ticking the boxes to ensure we are doing it right. I wish I could talk about childbirth (missed that memo), booze (well in me younger days maybe) and boobs (um not sure I really do wish that one) but sadly I can’t talk and count at the same time. And you know how much I love to count…1,2.3…. And I love your empathy (not) when we do complain of how much we are still hurting from the previous session. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. And I definitely wouldn’t want to be doing it with any other trainer than you.
Thanks Lea. My job is SO much easier with the commitment you girls bring…I have hereby noted that ‘yes’ you DID say ‘FUN’ in your comments and I am currently writing said comment on a Post It, to remind me. In regards to mixing things up, I believe it’s really important to keep workouts interesting, hit ALL muscle groups and change moves from time to time. Thank you for so many years of support. E xo
Nice one Eliza… keep the posts coming, I’ve missed them! Always great to get such an honest insight into how you work… Love it! Cheers pk
Naaaw, thanks PK! I’ll try to keep them coming, amongst the madness ! E xo
I love coming to your sessions! In the 10 months I have been attending I haven’t had any injuries and that is because I can see and feel you watching me. You take such care to make sure everyone is doing their exercise correctly. Your classes are a safe and relaxed environment and you make everyone feel so welcome. I am stronger, fitter and happier and thank you for pushing me. Keep those 80’s sound tracks pumping and look forward to much laughter in the future (when I can breathe) and I know “you’re welcome”
Good one… the quiet assassin.
More like the smiling assassin 😉
You guys know I can see these replies right? …..I’ll see you for training soon….(I’m smiling 😉