We need to start accepting a greater variety of body types in the fitness industry. â@demdyke
Trainers should represent the spectrum of the people they train, including all body types. â@jmarcottefitness
Reinforcing the narrative that we must look a certain way to promote health is not only damaging to our clients but also does harm to the mental health and well-being of our peers. There is no one size fits all ⌠â@strong_likeamutha
Most fitness pros agree: You donât need a perfect body to be a successful coach. (We did this podcast episode all about it.)
In fact, those with extremely low body-fat from
restrictive dieting, supplements, and extreme workouts can be the worst trainers because they lack empathy toward clientsâ struggles, and design workouts that donât meet their clientsâ reality.
Still, in an industry where weâre bombarded with images of InstaTrainers with chiseled six-packs and very few clothes, there can be a lot of pressure to look a certain way.
After all, how is a serious, âmere mortalâ-looking fit pro supposed to compete?
If youâre worried about that âŚ
I now want to ask you a different question: What is your story?
Because when it comes to marketing, how a trainer tells their story is way more important than how they look.
Right now, thereâs
tremendous opportunity for coaches at all stages of their fitness journey âŚ
As long as you tell your story, you will appeal to people going through similar journeys and connect with them.
No matter your appearance, you must learn to best optimize the strategies that fit you where you are.
**And if you could use some help in your fitness journey, thatâs totally cool. Click here to join the wait list for Online Trainer Coaching, our fitness coaching service for trainers. Youâll get a special freebie just for joining the wait list, and a private invitation to enroll on April 26 (two days before the public) and a $200 discount if you decide to sign up.**
Speaking of telling your story âŚ
NEW ARTICLE: How to find and master your fitness niche (the right way!) From Ren Jones
I took this pic with my mom in 2008.
Mom had been disabled by a stroke for 12 years at this point. She was living with my big sister (her full-time caregiver) until my big sister died, four years after this photo.
Mom lived two more years in an extended-care facility, 120 miles from me. Iâd visit her. Weâd watch football together.
I never told my friends or family this, but I cried every time I got in my car to drive home.
I switched careers by her bedside. From insurance to fitness.
She died in February and I passed my fitness exam in March.
I cried all the way home from the testing site.
Today, I try to pour that purpose into
my clients. It's why I train moms.
Why am I telling you this? Because when youâre a coach, your story matters.
Check out my new article to find out whyâplus learn three strategies for marketing to your niche:
âInterviewer: Whatâs your best motivational quote to your clients?
Me: âYou paid me a lot of money for this.â â â Nick Tumminello
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