02/19/2024
Form matters!
AND!
You are learning. The technique will come along.
Just. Keep. Going.
Form matters
And people should be encouraged to perform exercises in a way that will maximize results while decreasing risk of injury
However, for many people, it's difficult enough to make the conscious decision to start exercising regularly
It might not be something that they enjoy or feel confident about
It might feel awkward or scary, especially when learning new movements or exercises they've never tried
So, as fitness professionals, it's important to understand the person in front of you as well as when to give more or less feedback, cueing, or coaching
Over-coaching and correcting can not only be frustrating but also discouraging for the client, and in some cases can turn them off to the idea of continuing to exercise if they feel like it is too difficult or overly technical
The longer that I work with clients/patients of my own, the more I’ve learned that often, less is more
Giving less feedback, less cues, etc while allowing the person to “feel out” the movement or exercise, and then only providing simple tips/adjustments when necessary can go a long way in building confidence, improving motor learning, and keeping people coming back for more!
Of course, as always, there’s nuance to this:
Some people really enjoy more cueing/feedback/coaching and thrive off of it (often people who have been training for a long time and want more fine tuning)
But again, this comes back to experience and emotional intelligence…understanding the person and what they actually NEED
At the end of the day, we want more people exercising and living healthier and more fulfilling lives!
And if that means making it easier for people to start and stick to exercise, even if their form isn’t “perfect”, I’m all for it!
If you’re someone who has been wanting to start exercising more regularly, but either you don’t know where to start or you’re nervous that you might hurt yourself or make an existing pain/injury worse, you can apply to 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝟭-𝗼𝗻-𝟭 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 by commenting the word “𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬” or by using the l*nk at the top of my page .caleb.burgess
