Firing someone, even a fitness coach or personal trainer, is hard to do.
Youve invested a lot of time and energy into this person.
So when you better part ways, it actually feels like youre breaking up with a really close friend.
The unfortunate and unequivocal fact here is thatnot all fitness coaches are created equal.
In fact, many of them suck.
That personal trainer friend of yours is no exception.
Your trainer should spend a good amount of time listening to you and asking questions.
If theyre not, but they seem to have all the answers, theres a problem.
Ideally, you should be very open and honest with each other.
Oftentimes, your success is also your trainers success.
Theyre hidden stressors, whichcan lead to emotional distress, inadequate sleep, and poor eating habits.
These are crimes against common courtesy and etiquette between a paid professional and a client.
a strength coach to help you get your squat numbers up).
Ultimately, it comes down to communication and how you feelabout working with them.
Be up-front with what you expect of them and your time with them.
You have every right to call it quits and tell them that hes just not up to snuff.
Aim to approach this as a conversation, rather than a confrontation.
I just want people to tell me, Were not a good fit.
I would want them to be honest and professional with me in return.
Theres never any hard feelings I just want to see my clients do well!
If thats case, be honest!
If youre not happy with the way your trainer never shows up on time, say so.
If budget is an issue, say so but see to it that is actually your reason.
If the person really sucks, say so but offer some constructive criticism.
Trying to avoid hurting their feelings may actually keep them from bettering their craft.
Stand firm and ignore the allure of those shiny objects.
Giving your trainer another chance depends on their response, as well.
Lets take the time to re-evaluate your plan and goals, and go from there.
is a much better indicator of things to come than I can change!
There shouldnt be any awkwardness if the client was honest, says Hunter.
Remember everything that you learned and do the workout program on your own, if you want.
Personal training should generally be used as an accessory to your fitness journey, not a crutch.
Dont be shy about approaching them for fear of your ex-trainer getting angry.
The key to finding a trainer that jives with you is to shop around.
Its a harsh reality for trainers, but retaining and losing clients come with the territory.
Throughout all of this, realize that its not 100% the trainers fault for whatever youre unhappy with.
Stephanie Lee is a geeky health and fitness freelance writer.
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