What Every Personal Trainer Should Know about Working with Beginner Clients
07/14/15 • 44 min
As a trainer it's often simpler training more advanced athletes. Not necessarily easier, but simpler.
Beginners have very different challenges and mental barriers to getting in shape than people who are already fit. As a trainer, these people present some of the biggest challenges you'll face as a coach.
In this podcast, you'll learn how to get beginner clients great results.
You'll learn...
How to gain the trust of people who've never been interested in fitness before.
How to educate new clients without being judgmental.
The right way to help [extremely overweight people](http://evidencemag.com/how-to-lose-a-lot-of-weight) lose weight with a diet plan they can actually stick to.
How to build rock-solid communities of people who coach themselves.
... and more.
As a trainer it's often simpler training more advanced athletes. Not necessarily easier, but simpler.
Beginners have very different challenges and mental barriers to getting in shape than people who are already fit. As a trainer, these people present some of the biggest challenges you'll face as a coach.
In this podcast, you'll learn how to get beginner clients great results.
You'll learn...
How to gain the trust of people who've never been interested in fitness before.
How to educate new clients without being judgmental.
The right way to help [extremely overweight people](http://evidencemag.com/how-to-lose-a-lot-of-weight) lose weight with a diet plan they can actually stick to.
How to build rock-solid communities of people who coach themselves.
... and more.
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You've given your client a new diet plan.
You worked hard to make sure it was based on the best scientific principles.
It's worked for many of your other clients.
But for whatever reason, this person just can't seem to stick to it.
You want to tell them to suck it up, but you know that's not the best strategy.
In this interview with Sohee Lee, you'll learn a proven process for adjusting your diet plans so your clients can really stick to them.
Not only will your clients get better results, they'll be happier and your job as a trainer will be easier.
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