Should everybody train like an athlete?
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Hi Delmar,
here is the Merriam-Webster definition of “athlete”: a person who is trained in or good at sports, games, or exercises that require physical skill and strength.
While this definition includes a good number of people beyond those competing in the Olympics, it does not define the inclination and abilities of everybody.
As trainers, we should meet people where they are and guide them to where they want to go. For some, that can be athletic training for the Merriam-Webster definition of an athlete, for others is can be training for the inner athlete who wants to enhance their physical well-being through movement.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com