Signs Might Have the Right Trainer/Coach

Chris MacFarlane · 02-23-2006, 09:56 AM

Now we go to the opposite side of the spectrum.

Actually know's how to do box jumps.

Karl Steadman · 02-23-2006, 10:12 AM

knows how to actually do a clean and jerk/snatch/OH squat and doesn't just view it as unsuitable for everyone and reserved for Olympians...

Tom Brose · 02-23-2006, 10:13 AM

People in the gym warn you he or she is nuts before you start.

People comment that you are nuts after the session.

Uses the Smith machine correctly, by hanging some rings on the bar.

belives in "comming from a position pulling above the weight, to supported underneath" (seminar code)

Asks new female clients "How many pullups are you at?"

Uses the rower

Sadly, this is pretty simple stuff.

Garrett Smith · 02-23-2006, 02:11 PM

Isn't working at a chrome-and-fern gym in the first place...

Understands the concept of tension throughout the body being maintained and that it increases strength while decreasing the likelihood of injury.

Read "What is Fitness?" and completely changed their approach to training THAT DAY.

Russ Greene · 02-23-2006, 02:26 PM

1. Teaches everyone how to squat and deadlift correctly from day one.

2. Focuses on the basics.

3. Addresses all aspects of fitness.

Chris MacFarlane · 02-23-2006, 02:51 PM

The client arrives 20 minutes early at the gym, before session. Trainer arrives 5 minutes later on a cross bike wearing bike shorts and a cotton tee that says Half IM something. Briefly says hello then goes to change. Which consisits of dumping the pack behind the counter and changing from cleats to runners. And reading over the info sheet you filled.

All the while the counter staff tells you that that the trainer does crossfit, as well as bikes 650km/runs 200km/swims250km/lifts4hours a week. And he just did a half IM race yesterday. And just rode in to work 45km.

It's been exactly 3 minutes and he walks up smiles and says shall we start?

Frank DiMeo · 02-23-2006, 03:08 PM

He follows his own advice and gets excellent results.
Training is his passion, not just a paycheck.
He expects results from you as well, and with your consistent hard work using good solid basics, he will get them.

Chris MacFarlane · 02-23-2006, 03:12 PM

Knows how to deadlift

Chris MacFarlane · 02-23-2006, 03:28 PM

-clients hate him/yet love him

-Gym staff have only trained with her once

-During meetings the gym no one asks him anything requiring sound judgement.

Veronica Carpenter · 02-23-2006, 03:29 PM

Doesn't ask an olympic lifter how much she benches.

Knows the difference between Olympic lifting and powerlifting

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02-23-2006, 09:56 AM	#1
Chris MacFarlane Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scarborough Ontario Posts: 278	Now we go to the opposite side of the spectrum. Actually know's how to do box jumps.

02-23-2006, 10:12 AM	#2
Karl Steadman Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glossop Derbyshire Posts: 598	knows how to actually do a clean and jerk/snatch/OH squat and doesn't just view it as unsuitable for everyone and reserved for Olympians...

02-23-2006, 10:13 AM	#3
Tom Brose Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 801	People in the gym warn you he or she is nuts before you start. People comment that you are nuts after the session. Uses the Smith machine correctly, by hanging some rings on the bar. belives in "comming from a position pulling above the weight, to supported underneath" (seminar code) Asks new female clients "How many pullups are you at?" Uses the rower Sadly, this is pretty simple stuff.

02-23-2006, 02:11 PM	#4
Garrett Smith Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,264	Isn't working at a chrome-and-fern gym in the first place... Understands the concept of tension throughout the body being maintained and that it increases strength while decreasing the likelihood of injury. Read "What is Fitness?" and completely changed their approach to training THAT DAY.

02-23-2006, 02:26 PM	#5
Russ Greene Departed Profile: Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 637	1. Teaches everyone how to squat and deadlift correctly from day one. 2. Focuses on the basics. 3. Addresses all aspects of fitness.

02-23-2006, 02:51 PM	#6
Chris MacFarlane Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scarborough Ontario Posts: 278	The client arrives 20 minutes early at the gym, before session. Trainer arrives 5 minutes later on a cross bike wearing bike shorts and a cotton tee that says Half IM something. Briefly says hello then goes to change. Which consisits of dumping the pack behind the counter and changing from cleats to runners. And reading over the info sheet you filled. All the while the counter staff tells you that that the trainer does crossfit, as well as bikes 650km/runs 200km/swims250km/lifts4hours a week. And he just did a half IM race yesterday. And just rode in to work 45km. It's been exactly 3 minutes and he walks up smiles and says shall we start?

02-23-2006, 03:08 PM	#7
Frank DiMeo Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sarasota FL Posts: 1,919	He follows his own advice and gets excellent results. Training is his passion, not just a paycheck. He expects results from you as well, and with your consistent hard work using good solid basics, he will get them.

02-23-2006, 03:12 PM	#8
Chris MacFarlane Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scarborough Ontario Posts: 278	Knows how to deadlift

02-23-2006, 03:28 PM	#9
Chris MacFarlane Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scarborough Ontario Posts: 278	-clients hate him/yet love him -Gym staff have only trained with her once -During meetings the gym no one asks him anything requiring sound judgement.

02-23-2006, 03:29 PM	#10
Veronica Carpenter Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oroville CA Posts: 2,709	Doesn't ask an olympic lifter how much she benches. Knows the difference between Olympic lifting and powerlifting