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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Shedding the "Personal Trainer" Only Name

Whether you use it as a noun with an "er" or verb, it has more meaning as an action verb. Personal training and personal trainers serve as motivators, enthusiasts, psychologist (though not clinically), coaches, teachers, and more. It is more than simply physical education. Physical education, though regarded lowly by many school districts and school curricula, is needed by everyone. Physical education, like personal trainers, has received a tainted name over the years. Of course, there are magnificent trainers and physical education programs around the world; but then there are the fly-bys and the get-bys.

Personally, I prefer the following terms: Exercise Specialist. Physical Trainer. Human Movement Specialist. Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Personal Trainer is not terrible, but it sounds redundant at times. All of the above do personal training, and they feel more in depth. There are great personal trainers training. But, remember there are many terms, some more preferred than others, to describe the position. Every position and approach to the same profession is different. It is one reason why many individuals have success with certain specialists.

What do you think?

With heart,
Derek

Derek Arledge, CSCS         www.teempt.com         TEEM Performance Training

1 comment:

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