If you’re looking to hire a health coach, you need to do your due diligence, and research the health coaches in your area.
You want to make sure that you’re getting the results you’re looking for, and that the relationship is a RIGHT fit for you.
So…if you’re on the hunt for a good health coach, here are some things to consider:
1. Make Sure They Are An Expert
Your coach needs to be an “expert” at the goal you would like to accomplish.
Finding a coach who understands what it takes to reach your goal, should be your first priority. Setting your expectations clearly in the first meeting with the coach, will help you determine if they will be a good fit or not.
2. Provides Individualized Programs
With your goals in hand, the coach you hire should be able to look at those goals, and design the appropriate program for you (and the equipment you have).
Unfortunately, there are some coaches who use the same program for all their clients—which may not meet your expectations.
This is why your trainer should:
LISTEN not only to your goals, but to your entire story, to get all the details they need to develop the right program for you.
A good coach will ASK questions about you. They will take a detailed history, find out about past injuries, and what your training experience is. This will help them pinpoint the best way to train you.
Should ASK about Nutrition. Although training is a key to reaching your goals, you can’t do it without a good nutrition plan. A good coach will ask you questions on your nutrition, and address items that could cause issues.
They can SHARE success stories. If you’re coming to them with a very specific goal in mind, they should have some case studies, or testimonials from other clients, showing they can get you results.
3. They Should Be Results-Focused
Your coach needs to be behavior and results-focused. This simply means they need to be able to design a program that will get you the results you’re looking for. And keep them once you get there. .
If you’re going to be spending time and money training with them, you should be able to clearly see progression, or even complete accomplishment, of your goal.
You want to be sure they have the chops to focus on what you want—and get you exactly what you’re looking for.
Choosing a coach can be very hard. But finding the RIGHT coach could make all the difference in the world.
Your friend and coach,
Paul F Sweatt CPT
Train Smart. Train Hard. Train Safe. Train to Sweatt.