When I started CrossFit 2 years ago, Sean and Doc helped me fall in love with fitness. They introduced me to the fun side of working out and molded me into an athlete with the mindset to accomplish more than I thought was possible. They shared with me their passion for the sport, and it was infectious. They are also a huge part of the reason I had the courage to do a program as hard as Live In Fitness.
After being here for a month and a half, I've seen a lot of different kinds of coaching. With that, I wanted share some of the things that stick out to me the most:
#1 ENERGY.
Have you ever noticed that the best coaches are ON all the time? They have energy, they're loud, and they act like you can do anything. I think that makes a good coach. We have a coach here named Kelly and she is seriously the energizer bunny. When she has a class, she raises the roof and it is BEYOND motivating.
#2 THEY UNDERSTAND THEIR CLIENTS.
We have teams here, and my coach is Nick. He's a bad ass CrossFitter and I look up to him and his work ethic so much! However, the thing I appreciate about him the most is his ability to work with all different kinds of people and adapt his workouts to them. We have a level system here at LIFE, 1 being the easiest class, 3 being the hardest, and he is so aware of who is in his class and how to modify. After all, it is the CrossFit way!
#3 THEY REMIND YOU OF THE BIG PICTURE.
If you know me, you know I'm emotional. I tend to let my emotions run free, Here, I've been called the "camp crier" once or twice. The coaches that I appreciate the most, are the ones in tap with the emotional side of the journey and no one does that better than Bernadette. She has been there for me on numerous occasions and truly represents the balance of mind and body.
#4 THEY PUSH YOU PAST YOUR LIMITS.
There is one coach here that knows how to push me to the edge of what I think I can do, and constantly proves to me that I can do more. Christian has the rep of being the hardest trainer around and I hate him 90% of the time he's training me. But at the end of the day, he helps me break down mental and emotional barriers. He doesn't let me give up on him or myself. Christian has been one of my biggest supports here and I know I can count on him to get me where I want to be. He keeps me focused on WHY I'm here and I couldn't be more grateful.
#5 A GREAT COACH KEEPS YOUR END GOALS IN MIND.
Sometimes as clients we get caught up in the NOW. We want to lose weight NOW and burn more calories NOW. As a coach, you have to keep the long term in perspective. One coach comes to mind when I think of that, Arleigh. She ALWAYS has the best interest of her team in mind. She keeps you on track even if she has to be straight forward or use tough love. She wants to see you succeed even if it means taking it easy to get ahead in the long run.
#6 THEY BELIEVE IN YOU WHEN YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
My favorite coach here is AJ because he doesn't let me half ass anything. I can always count on him to tell me when I'm slacking and encourage me when I need it the most. His classes are always just hard enough and despite the fact that his clapping drives me insane and he ALWAYS plays ACDC radio, I'd say he's pretty cool. He's the only trainer that's gotten me to the point of puking in a PT session but I keep going back because his classes make me better. He keeps the morale high and truly believes in every client that comes through LIFE. He doesn't just talk to the talk but he walks the walk and is a role model that everyone looks up to.
#7 A GREAT COACH KNOWS THEIR STUFF.
The majority of coaches I've worked with have been so informative. I like when a coach can explain exactly what I'm doing and what it does for me. Understanding strength and conditioning has never been my strong suit so breaking it down to something simple, has always been important to me.
#8 A GREAT COACH KEEPS THINGS FUN.
At a place like Live In Fitness, the days grow long and the program grows old. You can always count on the coaches to shake things up. Chef AJ and Nick constantly keep things light and fun. They're always there for a pick me up and half the time, I don't know what to expect. This journey would definitely be incomplete without them!
The list could go on and on about things I love about my coaches, past and present. The more I'm surrounded by great trainers, the more I understand what to appreciate in them. They work hard, especially when they have so many people to keep up with!
Thumbs up to all the great coaches out there, I appreciate the work you do in the lives of others and being advocates for a healthy lifestyle!
"A great coach will make his players see what they can be, rather than what they are."
#2 THEY UNDERSTAND THEIR CLIENTS.
We have teams here, and my coach is Nick. He's a bad ass CrossFitter and I look up to him and his work ethic so much! However, the thing I appreciate about him the most is his ability to work with all different kinds of people and adapt his workouts to them. We have a level system here at LIFE, 1 being the easiest class, 3 being the hardest, and he is so aware of who is in his class and how to modify. After all, it is the CrossFit way!
#3 THEY REMIND YOU OF THE BIG PICTURE.
If you know me, you know I'm emotional. I tend to let my emotions run free, Here, I've been called the "camp crier" once or twice. The coaches that I appreciate the most, are the ones in tap with the emotional side of the journey and no one does that better than Bernadette. She has been there for me on numerous occasions and truly represents the balance of mind and body.
#4 THEY PUSH YOU PAST YOUR LIMITS.
There is one coach here that knows how to push me to the edge of what I think I can do, and constantly proves to me that I can do more. Christian has the rep of being the hardest trainer around and I hate him 90% of the time he's training me. But at the end of the day, he helps me break down mental and emotional barriers. He doesn't let me give up on him or myself. Christian has been one of my biggest supports here and I know I can count on him to get me where I want to be. He keeps me focused on WHY I'm here and I couldn't be more grateful.
Sometimes as clients we get caught up in the NOW. We want to lose weight NOW and burn more calories NOW. As a coach, you have to keep the long term in perspective. One coach comes to mind when I think of that, Arleigh. She ALWAYS has the best interest of her team in mind. She keeps you on track even if she has to be straight forward or use tough love. She wants to see you succeed even if it means taking it easy to get ahead in the long run.
#6 THEY BELIEVE IN YOU WHEN YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
My favorite coach here is AJ because he doesn't let me half ass anything. I can always count on him to tell me when I'm slacking and encourage me when I need it the most. His classes are always just hard enough and despite the fact that his clapping drives me insane and he ALWAYS plays ACDC radio, I'd say he's pretty cool. He's the only trainer that's gotten me to the point of puking in a PT session but I keep going back because his classes make me better. He keeps the morale high and truly believes in every client that comes through LIFE. He doesn't just talk to the talk but he walks the walk and is a role model that everyone looks up to.
#7 A GREAT COACH KNOWS THEIR STUFF.
The majority of coaches I've worked with have been so informative. I like when a coach can explain exactly what I'm doing and what it does for me. Understanding strength and conditioning has never been my strong suit so breaking it down to something simple, has always been important to me.
#8 A GREAT COACH KEEPS THINGS FUN.
At a place like Live In Fitness, the days grow long and the program grows old. You can always count on the coaches to shake things up. Chef AJ and Nick constantly keep things light and fun. They're always there for a pick me up and half the time, I don't know what to expect. This journey would definitely be incomplete without them!
The list could go on and on about things I love about my coaches, past and present. The more I'm surrounded by great trainers, the more I understand what to appreciate in them. They work hard, especially when they have so many people to keep up with!
Thumbs up to all the great coaches out there, I appreciate the work you do in the lives of others and being advocates for a healthy lifestyle!
"A great coach will make his players see what they can be, rather than what they are."
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