I often feel like I'm a salmon. Not in a bad way. More in a "swimming against the tide of outdated fitness information" way.
But sometimes, that tide is just too strong.
Whether it's someone's preconceptions of training, or previous experiences with other trainers/coaches, people are often surprised when they go through one of my sessions or classes. There's this idea that in order for training to be "good" it must be 1) hard, 2) intense, 3) bodybuilding style, and/or 4) cardio based. And really, it shouldn't be any of those four.
So let's start with what "good training" is not:
- Good training isn't how high you can get your heart rate.
- Good training isn't how much you sweat, how hard you breathe, or how sore you get.
- Good training doesn't involve punishing yourself, for whatever reason.
Those thoughts are exactly why so many people - trainers included - get burned out so quickly. After all, most personal trainers don't last beyond 1-3 years, and the drop-off in gym attendance by March illustrates the fleeting nature of New Year's Resolutions.
So what makes for good training? Here are three things it should encompass:
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