Your new client has lead a sedentary lifestyle for most of his or her life. What is your approach?
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We’d start with a discussion about what types of activities they might enjoy, and how to begin incorporating that activity consistently, 3 or 4 days a week to start.
Something as simple as a 20 minute brisk walk, actively playing with their kids, going for a bike ride, or trying a new dvd or class. At first, my approach would be focused on creating a sense of success through consistency, building confidence through small, achievable goals that can be built upon incrementally.
Just as important as preparing the body is preparing the mind, improving self-efficacy and confidence that one can accomplish something that has likely been difficult in the past.