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I really don't change the exercises but instead focus making it ridiculously easy. I have a current client who is constantly accusing me of sneaking in extra work on her...lol. I believe that if a client's outlook on exercise changes from "this sucks" to "I can do this" then everything changes. I tend to start these types of clients with a single set of exercises or a single round of a circuit then step it up slowly while pushing their tolerance (work capacity) upwards. The client that keep accusing me of sneaking in work on her has gone from 1 set of 10 body weight squats up to using a 25lb dumbell in each hand (50lbs total) for 3 sets of 14, to leg pressing 290 for 3 sets of 8 reps followed immediately by 40 reps with 200lbs with no rest in only 6 weeks. Yes..I have been sneaking in more work on her lol. I love my job!
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With this program you adjust the session duration and the weights, accordingly.
Enjoy!
1. Back
2. Biceps
3. Shoulders
Length:
Exercise 1: Cable Rows wt: _____
Exercise 2: Cable Curls wt: _____
Exercise 3: Cable Frontals wt: _____
Reps
Cable Rows 15
Cable Curls 10
Cable Rows 15
Cable Curls 10
Cable Rows 15
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Rows 15
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Rows 15
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Curls 10
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Curls 10
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Curls 10
Enjoy!
1. Back
2. Biceps
3. Shoulders
Length:
Exercise 1: Cable Rows wt: _____
Exercise 2: Cable Curls wt: _____
Exercise 3: Cable Frontals wt: _____
Reps
Cable Rows 15
Cable Curls 10
Cable Rows 15
Cable Curls 10
Cable Rows 15
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Rows 15
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Rows 15
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Curls 10
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Curls 10
Cable Frontals 10
Cable Curls 10
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Hi Marlan,
you set the bar pretty high. But at least there is hope. After all, the clients came to you because they see the value of exercise. I find that the claim of 'not enjoying physical activity' often stems from an insecurity about not being able to do them at all. And 'dislike' becomes a great smokescreen.
I tend to start with exercises that are non-quantifiable so that there is no 'measure' of achievement (at least initially). You will be able to see very quickly where your clients do well. People like to feel successful, and that's my next order of business. I would hazard a guess that by now the dislike has already decreased and you can start implementing the program which - according to your assessment is the best for the client.
Sometimes we just have to do a detour to get clients to where they need to go.
you set the bar pretty high. But at least there is hope. After all, the clients came to you because they see the value of exercise. I find that the claim of 'not enjoying physical activity' often stems from an insecurity about not being able to do them at all. And 'dislike' becomes a great smokescreen.
I tend to start with exercises that are non-quantifiable so that there is no 'measure' of achievement (at least initially). You will be able to see very quickly where your clients do well. People like to feel successful, and that's my next order of business. I would hazard a guess that by now the dislike has already decreased and you can start implementing the program which - according to your assessment is the best for the client.
Sometimes we just have to do a detour to get clients to where they need to go.
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I put boxing gloves on them and have them punch or throw a medicine ball back and forth with me, or bounce tennis balls off a wall and chase them.
When I train super serious clients I try to get them out of their comfort zone by doing balance work with eyes closed.
When I train super serious clients I try to get them out of their comfort zone by doing balance work with eyes closed.
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Adding something different to the exercise routine sometimes help.Rope jumping, medicine ball, step training, resistance bands and balance boards are just a few tools to introduce to client's suffering from boredom or being difficult. Speeding up or slowing down the tempo sometimes helps client's focus better.Or ask the client why they are being difficult ( in your own special way without offending or being wimpy). Maybe this way, each of you can come to a common ground.
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I had one client, regardless of what we did, she brought zero energy and was so disinterested I seriously thought about dropping her. But, I decided to challenge her in a way that either she was going to perform or walk away. I had her focusing on cardio drills along with BOSU only exercises. This forced her to focus on her cardio and balance.
After a few sessions of this it was like a new person had come aboard. We never talked about how she was prior to the new change in exercise routine, but I did not care. We overcame a barrier and moved forward.
After a few sessions of this it was like a new person had come aboard. We never talked about how she was prior to the new change in exercise routine, but I did not care. We overcame a barrier and moved forward.
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How about just getting on a bike and going for a ride around the lake? Sounds simple, but maybe it's more like making it an enjoyable activity instead of an exercise session. If it can be an enjoyable activity instead of a "workout" it may have a greater long-term appeal.
Take care.
Take care.
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By far we get out the boxing gloves! Most people can box, even if the techique isn't there, there's something exciting about letting loose on your trainer. I have come across a few clients who really aren't interested in it though. I also use it to break up a session when the client seems to be lacking motivation.
