Comments on: How To Deal With Problem Training Clients – A Personal Training Lesson From BEYONCE … http://super-trainer.com/how-to-deal-with-problem-personal-training-clients/ Share the Latest Fitness Marketing, Personal Trainer Marketing and Boot Camp Marketing With Others in the Industry. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:54:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Darren Cobin - Bellevue Personal Trainerhttp://super-trainer.com/how-to-deal-with-problem-personal-training-clients/#comment-12126 Darren Cobin - Bellevue Personal Trainer Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:10:12 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5520#comment-12126 Man did you hit the nail on the head with this topic. Being a trainer can be a dream come true or our worst nightmare. The best part is that in most situations we have complete control over our destiny and who we choose to surround ourselves with. One of my favorite quotes is from Tony Robbins who said, "Your standards are equal to the expectations of your peers". That holds so true to our success and happiness as a trainer, but also to the success and happiness of our clients. If we look to ourselves first and be the best we can be, then we should be surrounded by like minded people. If people can't keep up and try to be negative and drag us down, then cut them loose if they don't have the open mind and heart to change. Keep up the great work Kaiser. Man did you hit the nail on the head with this topic. Being a trainer can be a dream come true or our worst nightmare. The best part is that in most situations we have complete control over our destiny and who we choose to surround ourselves with. One of my favorite quotes is from Tony Robbins who said, “Your standards are equal to the expectations of your peers”. That holds so true to our success and happiness as a trainer, but also to the success and happiness of our clients. If we look to ourselves first and be the best we can be, then we should be surrounded by like minded people. If people can’t keep up and try to be negative and drag us down, then cut them loose if they don’t have the open mind and heart to change. Keep up the great work Kaiser.

]]> By: Dave Parise CPT FPTAhttp://super-trainer.com/how-to-deal-with-problem-personal-training-clients/#comment-12095 Dave Parise CPT FPTA Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:48:26 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5520#comment-12095 Are you saying I'm scared- false evidence appearing real? I am a better scumbag...older and wiser! But playing it safe has risk as well. If you never dare to fail your success will have a low ceiling. Most people underestimate their merit and ability to recover from failure, leading them to pass up valuable opportunities. The ability to fail big and fail often has been a mark of the spectacularly successful throughout history. Super-trainer has many strategies that will help you put risk and reward in perspective so you can overcome the fear of failure. 1. Consider the cost of missed opportunities – The biggest risk that people fail to consider is the benefit they lose by avoiding high risk/high reward opportunities. I am always puzzled why gym trainers, fitness center 'rent-a-buddies" are so afraid to walk the edge of happiness. Hummm maybe when you don’t know what you’re dealing with, potential consequences seem far worse than they actually are. Take the power out fear by understanding it. We learn exercise, we learn how to eat for good health...we even learn how to make a great martini! Why do we fear a great life? Sorry I have both- the life and the martini!!!! Are you saying I’m scared- false evidence appearing real? I am a better scumbag…older and wiser! But playing it safe has risk as well. If you never dare to fail your success will have a low ceiling. Most people underestimate their merit and ability to recover from failure, leading them to pass up valuable opportunities. The ability to fail big and fail often has been a mark of the spectacularly successful throughout history. Super-trainer has many strategies that will help you put risk and reward in perspective so you can overcome the fear of failure.

1. Consider the cost of missed opportunities – The biggest risk that people fail to consider is the benefit they lose by avoiding high risk/high reward opportunities. I am always puzzled why gym trainers, fitness center ‘rent-a-buddies” are so afraid to walk the edge of happiness. Hummm maybe when you don’t know what you’re dealing with, potential consequences seem far worse than they actually are. Take the power out fear by understanding it. We learn exercise, we learn how to eat for good health…we even learn how to make a great martini! Why do we fear a great life?

Sorry I have both- the life and the martini!!!!

]]> By: Kaiserhttp://super-trainer.com/how-to-deal-with-problem-personal-training-clients/#comment-12049 Kaiser Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:32:23 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5520#comment-12049 Yup - I like to think I was the start of this movement, but looks like you've been doing it way before me - seriously, if you guys reading this don't know about Dave Parise, his studio, business, knowledge, and credentials, you should seriously look into him. I think I've got him thinking about starting his own blog and turning into an internet scumbag like me - maybe one of these days he'll actually do it. Yup – I like to think I was the start of this movement, but looks like you’ve been doing it way before me – seriously, if you guys reading this don’t know about Dave Parise, his studio, business, knowledge, and credentials, you should seriously look into him. I think I’ve got him thinking about starting his own blog and turning into an internet scumbag like me – maybe one of these days he’ll actually do it.

]]> By: Dave Parise CPT FPTAhttp://super-trainer.com/how-to-deal-with-problem-personal-training-clients/#comment-12045 Dave Parise CPT FPTA Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:40:23 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5520#comment-12045 When you read these posts...and reply.. there is a certifiable similarity. We meaning the representatives of super-trainer.com have never met, we live in various parts of the country. Most of us have never talked via land line, or cell. I am amazed how we are so in tune with each others thought process. Once everyone understands the importance of going solo- that will be the pinnacle experience!!! The gauntlet has been thrown- we are ready for battle!!!!!!!!!!! When you read these posts…and reply.. there is a certifiable similarity. We meaning the representatives of super-trainer.com have never met, we live in various parts of the country. Most of us have never talked via land line, or cell. I am amazed how we are so in tune with each others thought process. Once everyone understands the importance of going solo- that will be the pinnacle experience!!!

The gauntlet has been thrown- we are ready for battle!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Kaiserhttp://super-trainer.com/how-to-deal-with-problem-personal-training-clients/#comment-12042 Kaiser Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:11:27 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5520#comment-12042 Ha! Glad you caught that Dave - sometimes we can take inspiration from movies and music, and that's what I tried to show in this post. Training does not have to be too complicated - just get the basics right - Ha! Glad you caught that Dave – sometimes we can take inspiration from movies and music, and that’s what I tried to show in this post. Training does not have to be too complicated – just get the basics right -

]]> By: Greg Crawfordhttp://super-trainer.com/how-to-deal-with-problem-personal-training-clients/#comment-12041 Greg Crawford Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:40:34 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5520#comment-12041 Good analogy Dave! Everyday I work on something thats going to get me closer to dumping the gym (The corporate gym that is) for good! The first thing is talking to guys like you and Kaiser and reading good material like Top-Level trainer. Thanks guys! Good analogy Dave!
Everyday I work on something thats going to get me closer to dumping the gym (The corporate gym that is) for good!
The first thing is talking to guys like you and Kaiser and reading good material like Top-Level trainer.
Thanks guys!

]]> By: Dave Parise CPT FPTAhttp://super-trainer.com/how-to-deal-with-problem-personal-training-clients/#comment-12040 Dave Parise CPT FPTA Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:39:41 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5520#comment-12040 Well said Greg, Now that I have dumped the run-of-the-mill / only valued based on my sales quota..gym and fitness center........ I have been able to pre-qualify my client base. I never liked just taking a client 3x per week because they just happened to join the gym. I now am able to train clients who demand the highest quality from all aspects of their lives. Yes they may be born with a sign that says " please insert silver spoon in mouth" but guess what- that's what we want!!! Man I love that dude Edward Scissor Hands- he was one uncommon leader- he had a dream, he set forth on his journey, and cut his own version of what he wanted in his life. Edward saw the world a bit different. He went out and made a statement. Guess what? EVERYONE LOVED HIS WORK!!! He left his signature everywhere he went. We all have that gift , we see it, feel it, taste it everyday of our life's. Unfortunately we let the thief of time block our dreams, and they turn to regrets. Go out and make anything you want like Edward mold it- create it- nurture it, polish it- do what ever it takes to be uncommon and the most requested. I know too many trainers with no regrets, you can be part of that elite group. DUMP THE GYM and stay on the forefront of opportunity. Dave Parise CPT FPTA Well said Greg,

Now that I have dumped the run-of-the-mill / only valued based on my sales quota..gym and fitness center……..

I have been able to pre-qualify my client base. I never liked just taking a client 3x per week because they just happened to join the gym. I now am able to train clients who demand the highest quality from all aspects of their lives. Yes they may be born with a sign that says ” please insert silver spoon in mouth” but guess what- that’s what we want!!! Man I love that dude Edward Scissor Hands- he was one uncommon leader- he had a dream, he set forth on his journey, and cut his own version of what he wanted in his life. Edward saw the world a bit different. He went out and made a statement. Guess what? EVERYONE LOVED HIS WORK!!! He left his signature everywhere he went. We all have that gift , we see it, feel it, taste it everyday of our life’s. Unfortunately we let the thief of time block our dreams, and they turn to regrets. Go out and make anything you want like Edward mold it- create it- nurture it, polish it- do what ever it takes to be uncommon and the most requested. I know too many trainers with no regrets, you can be part of that elite group. DUMP THE GYM and stay on the forefront of opportunity.

Dave Parise CPT FPTA

]]> By: Greg Crawfordhttp://super-trainer.com/how-to-deal-with-problem-personal-training-clients/#comment-12038 Greg Crawford Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:24:06 +0000 http://super-trainer.com/?p=5520#comment-12038 Good post Kaiser, This happens a lot, especially if you work in a health club. Thats why I'm not that big on using strong sales tatics unless the person is fully committed and ready to listen. In the long run , I dont think it is worth taking the persons money just to make a quota like they want you to do in the big health club chain. Remember, the burn out comes from dealing with these people on a daily basis and ruins your day for the rest of your clients that you love and kick ass. Good post Kaiser,
This happens a lot, especially if you work in a health club. Thats why I’m not that big on using strong sales tatics unless the person is fully committed and ready to listen. In the long run , I dont think it is worth taking the persons money just to make a quota like they want you to do in the big health club chain.
Remember, the burn out comes from dealing with these people on a daily basis and ruins your day for the rest of your clients that you love and kick ass.

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