Skip to content
IDEA Health & Fitness Association
  • Membership
    • Start A Free Trial
    • Group Fitness Membership
    • Personal Trainer Membership
    • Business Membership
    • Premium Membership
    • Member Perks
    • IDEA Code of Ethics
    • Equity & Inclusion Pledge
  • Conferences
    • IDEA World Virtual
    • IDEA Personal Trainer Institute
    • IDEA World Club & Studio Summit
    • IDEA Korea Convention
    • Become an Exhibitor
    • Advertise / Exhibitors
    • Event Coverage
  • Insurance
    • Health Insurance NEW
    • Fitness Liability Insurance
    • Club & Studio Liability Insurance
  • Education
    • CECs / CEUs
    • Online Courses
    • Certifications & Certificates
    • IDEAFit TV
    • FitPro U Labs
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
  • Resources
    • FitPost – Start Your Free Trial
    • Client Newsletter
    • Workout Builder
    • Fit Pro Forum
    • Career Resources
    • Job Board
    • Advertise with us
    • Covid-19 updates
  • Pro Directory
    • Find a Personal Trainer
    • Find a Fitness Class
    • Find a Gym or Studio
    • Find a Nutritionist
  • Articles
    • Personal Training
    • Group Fitness
    • Nutrition
    • Business
    • Mind-Body / Recovery
    • Publications
    • Podcasts
×
  • Membership
    • Start A Free Trial
    • Group Fitness Membership
    • Personal Trainer Membership
    • Business Membership
    • Premium Membership
    • Member Perks
    • IDEA Code of Ethics
    • Equity & Inclusion Pledge
  • Conferences
    • IDEA World Virtual
    • IDEA Personal Trainer Institute
    • IDEA World Club & Studio Summit
    • IDEA Korea Convention
    • Become an Exhibitor
    • Advertise / Exhibitors
    • Event Coverage
  • Insurance
    • Health Insurance NEW
    • Fitness Liability Insurance
    • Club & Studio Liability Insurance
  • Education
    • CECs / CEUs
    • Online Courses
    • Certifications & Certificates
    • IDEAFit TV
    • FitPro U Labs
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
  • Resources
    • FitPost – Start Your Free Trial
    • Client Newsletter
    • Workout Builder
    • Fit Pro Forum
    • Career Resources
    • Job Board
    • Advertise with us
    • Covid-19 updates
  • Pro Directory
    • Find a Personal Trainer
    • Find a Fitness Class
    • Find a Gym or Studio
    • Find a Nutritionist
  • Articles
    • Personal Training
    • Group Fitness
    • Nutrition
    • Business
    • Mind-Body / Recovery
    • Publications
    • Podcasts
Log in

What is the difference between “mind-body” and “personal trainer ” membership?

ADVERTISEMENT
449 viewsApril 12, 2012
0
Avatar
Lisa0 April 12, 2012 0 Comments

4 Answers

  • Active
  • Voted
  • Newest
  • Oldest
0
Avatar
David Posted 0 Comments

I think the difference is perception, Lisa.

Any decent personal trainer needs to see the tie between what the mind thinks and the body does. Personally, my technique i have been developing over the past eight years takes the mind out of the equation and allows the body to do things that the client’s mind had deemed impossible (ie and older man being told he can’t walk by “experts” and his mind making that a reality physically).

The difference is usually the arena. The transcendental, peaceful worlds of tai chi, quigong, or yoga are seen as mind-body activities, where as muscle development somehow gets classified into the hardcore, dumb muscle area. I like to blend them. Both are important for both mind and body.

0
Avatar
Daniel0 Posted 0 Comments

Mind-body implies much more mental influence than personal training. Whether it’s true or not I’m not sure. The real key is making sure that your client understands that keeping a fitness lifestyle is the bottom line. Eat healthy most of the time, stay with the exercise schedule………..those are the keys.

take care.

0
Avatar
Bryant0 Posted 0 Comments

Kinda agree with the above posts.

The hardest part of lifting is the mental part. Lifting gets a bad reputation because everyone thinks people who lift heavy are lacking in cranial development.

Anyone who lifts competitively will say its COMPLETELY a mind game. Forcing your mind to tell your body to lift an extra 2.5 or 5 lbs on your max can be the toughest yet most satisfying thing to do in the world.

0
Avatar
Daniel0 Posted 0 Comments

I like the answers. Mind-body to me means incorporating the self-perception essential to any high level of training. Personal training focuses on the physical dimensions of strength, cardiovascular and/or flexibility training routines. It’s a subtle difference, and there may certainly be a significant cross-over.

Take care.

Register or Login

About IDEA

Press
History
Careers
IDEA Fitness Awards
Award Recipients
Inside IDEA
Event Coverage

Advertising & Exhibiting

Advertise with IDEA
Download our Media Kit
Become an Event Exhibitor

Connect With Us

+1 (800) 999-4332
Contact Us
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2020 IDEA Health & Fitness Association. All Rights Reserved.