CHOOSING THE BEST THING

Often times, clients have many reasons and situations as to why they want to get in better shape. The best reason is because they need to. Long term health is usually the client’s main reason for getting in better condition. However they sometimes fail to realize this need until they have incurred serious health problems.

Many factors influence clients when they first walk into a gym. A nice trainer, a clean facility and a convenient location are usually deciding factors. But client beware! The information gathered during their first evaluation including goal setting is the best thing. Although a friendly trainer and a clean, convenient location allow for a more enjoyable workout, I need to ask you, “are you getting what you want or are you getting what you need?” There is a difference. Need creates accountability while want forces compromise. Objective measures are always a sign of good intent. Continual re-evaluations and progress is a sign of a program designed for your specific health and fitness needs.

IFC, as with other training facilities, needs to be accountable to the people who come in for advice and help. While all trainers want to make their clients happy, the best thing we need to do, is keep them healthy.