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Have you ever been made to feel like you don't belong in a fitness space? You're absolutely not alone. In this candid and eye-opening discussion, I dive into one of the fitness industry's most problematic trends: trainers who turn away clients because they don't fit neatly into rigid training methodologies.
Drawing from both client stories and my personal observations, I expose the harmful "black and white" mentality some fitness professionals bring to their practice. These are often the trainers who present themselves as having the "perfect method" but become dismissive when clients express limitations – whether it's fatigue from a menstrual cycle, symptoms from an autoimmune condition, or just being new to fitness. The message they send is devastating: there's no place for you in fitness unless you can perform at their expected level.
I contrast this with what truly professional training should look like, outlining the rare legitimate reasons for client-trainer mismatches while highlighting why adaptability is essential for effective coaching. I also address a concerning industry gap – the decreasing visibility of general fitness trainers who work with everyday people just looking to feel better, lose weight, or increase energy, while specialists working exclusively with athletes or competitive clients dominate the landscape.
As someone who wasn't naturally athletic growing up, I share how this exclusionary environment impacted my own fitness journey and why I'm passionate about creating inclusive fitness spaces. The heart of this episode centers on a powerful mindset shift: fitness isn't about competing with others but becoming slightly better than you were yesterday. Success should be measured by consistent small improvements over time – more squats than before, holding a plank longer than last week, or simply making it to the gym more consistently.
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