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You realize that
you have needs. You want to experience success. You make
the decision to hire a coach to help you reach your goals.
How can you determine whom you want to work with? Coaching
is an intimate relationship in which some of your deepest
secrets, fears, and successes are discussed. Where do you
go to find someone you trust, someone who can assist you?
How can you find the ideal coach? But before you get into
this hunt please try to access your goal towards fitness.
It depends on
what you are looking at, and you have to be real clear
about your goal.
Is it fat loss or
just weight loss (though you may become from big apple
to small apple or you may be that thin fat person) or
you want to keep your curvy body and get lean like
Beyonce or you want to just have a healthy heart, not
good enough if you do not do any muscle training. What
ever!!
Unfortunately
there are no standardized tests, boards, or state
requirements for coaches. Anyone can hang a shingle
outside their door and call him or herself a coach. This
makes the task of finding a professional, dynamic,
trustworthy coach a difficult task. There are some vital
characteristics that you should look for when you are in
the searching process.
Training :
Coaching is an art form much more than it is a science.
Every coach brings his or her unique gifts and unique
experiences to the table. Without some kind of structure
or underlying theory the coaching breaks down. It becomes
an interesting talk between two friends who respect e
ach
other. Feel free to ask coaches about their training.
Where did the coach learn the craft?
Physical
appearance : Does Physical appearance of your coach
meets your desire goal. Or does he walk the talk?
If you are looking to be lean, curvy and flexible with a
very sporty look then look for a coach who resembles your
idea of fitness. Below 10% body fat is lean and anything
beyond is fat. He should not also be very bonny and
skinny, so make sure your coach is not a fat Bum.
You may watch out for those coaches who's someone just to
breath easy with some fitness as he does not train himself
hard , how the hell he will train you ?
Some of my students initial say before joining a gym.. I
want to be fit and I do not want muscle s how stupid. A
very cowardly way of doing fitness. Though mostly I dump
them if they do not change their thinking.
And for those girls out there, who wish to reduce their
hips and heavy booby areas
And by chance if you land up with a bodybuilder kind of
coach, who is not qualified enough and advices you to
bring in more versatility in his program to do spinning
for heavy hips and lots of chest training is big mistake
and on the contrary will make you more big . Just like him
. So run run away !!
Honesty :
Are there any inconsistencies in what this coach is
telling you? Are there any "white lies" that you notice in
their marketing materials or descriptions? Do you get the
intuitive feel that this person is being open and honest?
The integrity of your coach will reflect the quality of
the feedback you receive, the integrity of the
relationship you develop, and eventually the changes you
make in yourself. If you are working with your coach on
deeper issues you will begin to see the world as your
coach sees the world. Work with someone who you admire in
some way.
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