There are a lot of reasons why you should hire a coach.
And it goes far beyond having a fun workout session. A health coach can be crucial to your overall success.
It doesn’t matter what your goals are…if you want to lose weight or get stronger…
A health coach can deliver the results you’re looking for—often faster than working on your own.
Although there are many reasons why you should hire a coach, these are probably the 5 top ones:
1. They Help Determine the Right Goals for You
Before you hire a trainer, you may already have a good idea of what you want to accomplish. However, during the consultation session, a coach may discover a few more things you should be working on—in order to reach your ultimate goal. And, for the most part, you may not really know these are things you should be working on.
Health coaches may also help you map out the right plan and approach, including setting realistic goals. Most people that come into a gym don’t have a set plan, which could be one of the reasons why they fall off the wagon and lose interest.
And speaking of goals…
2. They Can Help with Specific Goals
If you have a specific goal in mind, a health coach may be able to help you get better or stronger for that event. For example, if you want to run a marathon in a year, but don’t know where to start, a health coach could be the best tool to help get you there. A health coach can develop the right workout to make all areas better and more efficient.
3. They Hold You Accountable
If you hire a coach, you’re not just getting someone who spots you while you lift. You’re also hiring someone who holds you accountable for your exercise. It all starts with showing up, and monitoring you even when you may not be working with them. This accountability helps to keep you motivated, which helps you keep your goals in sight.
4. They Don’t Waste Time
If you hire a health coach, you know that you’re going to be working the entire session. It could be an hour…or 30 minutes. You’re going to be working the entire time. A health coach knows there isn’t a lot of time in a session—so making the most of the session, and not wasting any time in your workout, is the most efficient way to help you reach your goals.
5. They Help Develop Good Habits
Although health coaches are there to help design and implement a workout, they can also help you develop better habits. They can teach you how to make the right changes to your diet, or how to implement other forms of exercise (stretching, meditation, etc.) to develop a more well-rounded fitness program.
A health coach can do a lot to help you reach your fitness and nutrition goals. They can make the most out of your sessions, and help you develop good habits needed to help you reach your goals in a more efficient manner.
Your friend and trainer,
Paul F Sweatt CPT
Train Smart. Train Hard. Train Safe. Train to Sweatt