03/23/2023
A lot of times, the actual workout isn't what's most important.
One of the best things about being a trainer is the personal relationships that you build with clients over time.
You get to know them; become a person for them to vent to and confide in; and become a source of support and encouragement when they need it.
It’s one of the most rewarding things about this job for me.
One of my clients is a special needs client. So, she’s had a tougher life than most of us because of it.
Her mom has been going through some serious health issues, and when I asked how her mom was doing at our session this week, she replied “I can’t believe that this is the year that I’m going to lose one of my parents”, and she because pretty distraught and teary.
I was heartbroken for her, and I got a little teary as well, but I knew that I had to do whatever I could to bring her up.
I did my best to lighten the mood by talking about wrestling (we’re both huge pro wrestling fans), the TV shows that we both like, and just tried to make her laugh as much as I could for the rest of the workout.
And we ended the session with her smiling and laughing, with her spirits up.
Helping people to get in shape, and eat well is awesome, and rewarding in itself.
But helping people just feel better - in whatever way that they need it - is the most rewarding part of it for me.