08/20/2026
Hard to believe I have been a personal trainer for 7 years now! When I passed my test and started working in a gym I had all kinds of ideas about what it would be like, and it's no surprise that I was wrong about a lot of it. :)
1. Everyone is unique in body, personality, history, and experiences. Which means they all need something different in the gym.
2. Everyone is a survivor of something - we are all human and we all need a little kindness in our lives (okay, I already knew that one. ❤️)
3. A lot of people are afraid of the gym. Some have had bad experiences with trainers. I've heard "They always made me throw up.", "They wouldn't listen and I hurt myself", "They didn't understand my side effects.". Some people are just afraid of moving wrong or hurting themselves.
4. I grew up in a family that didn't watch a lot of sports, and my small little family now doesn't watch a lot of sports either - but wow! I think I'm in the minority there. Most of my clients have favorite teams or players and that is how they have fun with those they love. It's fun to hear about the things my clients like; books, dancing, collecting fancy scarves, taking care of animals, hiking, biking, volunteering, church activities, hockey, traveling, concerts, and much more.
5. Most people don't know how to breathe correctly - and many people have no idea what their body is doing. And no wonder, with so many people in survival mode, we learn to ignore our bodies signals. I've taught many people how to trust their body again and to feel safe while they slow down and breathe.
I could write another whole post on what I've learned about being an entrepreneur and running my own gym. Life is a journey and if we aren't learning and growing, what are we even doing?
It's my honor to be in your corner. I've learned a lot from my clients along the road too and I'm looking forward to many more lessons.
