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Do you train clients of the opposite sex in their homes? Why or Why not?

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Lisa Lorraine0 July 7, 2011 0 Comments

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Karin-2 Posted 0 Comments

I have one male client who I train at his home. He has Parkinson’s and can not longer come to my studio because the process of getting here is just to much for him.

But I know that that is not the scenario you had in mind when asking this question. I would think twice before training a man at his home unless I know his family (wife), or under circumstances as described above.

It is not so much that I am afraid of an assault but than finding myself in a situation that may invite ‘misunderstandings’. In personal training, it can get close, and it is better to be in an enviroment that does not suggest anything but exercise.

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Shawn0 Posted 0 Comments

uhm yes, why wouldn’t I? It doesn’t matter where I train my clients. Male or Female, their house or mine, gym or outdoors, its all the same to me.

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Keith0 Posted 0 Comments

I train a lot of people of the opposite sex in their homes, and more times than not I wind up working with their significant other as well!

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Danielle0 Posted 0 Comments

Hi Lisa
When I have trained males in their homes, I had a prior relationship with them, therefore, I am comfortable with the in-home setting. I never meet men I don’t know in their homes for the first consult. I arrange for a meeting elsewhere in a public place first. Naturally, if the man is a referral from a client, as an example, a brother, i have met with him in his home because I knew the family and his reputation.
Danielle

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Joanne0 Posted 0 Comments

I haven’t had this experience. I don’t think I would go to a man’s home on my own to train him. Although, I think there are precautions you can take, for me it’s not worth the risk.

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