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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Why I do what I do
I absolutely love being a personal trainer! I am so glad God has given me this calling! I love connecting with people and helping them achieve their goals. I get so much positive energy from helping my clients reach higher levels of success! Every day is a thrill ride!
A few years ago while I was finishing school, I was trying to decide between career routes. I knew that my education could allow me to head in several different directions in the healthcare field. I was really struggling because I was trying to determine first what would give me the greatest financial benefit and second what I would be most happy doing. That's when God opened my eyes and pointed out that my priorites were backwards! I should have first been following what would make me and others the happiest and then second find ways to make the most money.
The "Dieing Test"
I know I am doing what God is calling me to do with my work because it passes what I call the "Dieing Test". This is what I mean: let's pretend you just found out that you have 6 months left to live. You are not physically disabled, so you could legitimately go back to work, if you decided. Now the real question, with 6 months left to live, would you go back to work?
For me, I actually would go back to work. Granted, I may not work 40 hours/week but I would still continue to work up until it was time for me to say goodbye. The reason is not because I am a workaholic, but because I absolutely LOVE what I do! Do you?
I love being positively involved in people's lives. As a personal trainer, I get to make a real difference. When I help transform people physically, it's not just the muscles that I am helping to change, but people's confidence in themselves.
Also, as a Christian, being a personal trainer is an opportunity for me to share the love of Christ. The bible says that people will know we are Christians by the love that we show. As a personal trainer, I deeply care for each and every client that I have. I try to show the love of Christ to each and every one of them. It's an opportunity for me to plant seeds that I pray, one day, will sprout!
I am so thankful that each day I get to wake up and make a difference! Do you feel that way? If you don't, what is stopping you? Don't let financial reasons stand in your way of working in the field that God is calling you to. If you know of a job/career that you would love to do but don't feel like you would make enough money, realize that when you love what you do, you will be far more productive than everyone else that is only working to "get by". Money will be attracted to you because you are following your calling! Life is way too short to not be involved in what you are supposed to be involved in!
If you don't pass the "Dieing Test", pray right now that God will direct you to the field that He wants you to really be involved in. When you do what's really in your heart, you can make a real impact! That is why I do what I do!
Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." John 6:29 (NIV)
A few years ago while I was finishing school, I was trying to decide between career routes. I knew that my education could allow me to head in several different directions in the healthcare field. I was really struggling because I was trying to determine first what would give me the greatest financial benefit and second what I would be most happy doing. That's when God opened my eyes and pointed out that my priorites were backwards! I should have first been following what would make me and others the happiest and then second find ways to make the most money.
The "Dieing Test"
I know I am doing what God is calling me to do with my work because it passes what I call the "Dieing Test". This is what I mean: let's pretend you just found out that you have 6 months left to live. You are not physically disabled, so you could legitimately go back to work, if you decided. Now the real question, with 6 months left to live, would you go back to work?
For me, I actually would go back to work. Granted, I may not work 40 hours/week but I would still continue to work up until it was time for me to say goodbye. The reason is not because I am a workaholic, but because I absolutely LOVE what I do! Do you?
I love being positively involved in people's lives. As a personal trainer, I get to make a real difference. When I help transform people physically, it's not just the muscles that I am helping to change, but people's confidence in themselves.
Also, as a Christian, being a personal trainer is an opportunity for me to share the love of Christ. The bible says that people will know we are Christians by the love that we show. As a personal trainer, I deeply care for each and every client that I have. I try to show the love of Christ to each and every one of them. It's an opportunity for me to plant seeds that I pray, one day, will sprout!
I am so thankful that each day I get to wake up and make a difference! Do you feel that way? If you don't, what is stopping you? Don't let financial reasons stand in your way of working in the field that God is calling you to. If you know of a job/career that you would love to do but don't feel like you would make enough money, realize that when you love what you do, you will be far more productive than everyone else that is only working to "get by". Money will be attracted to you because you are following your calling! Life is way too short to not be involved in what you are supposed to be involved in!
If you don't pass the "Dieing Test", pray right now that God will direct you to the field that He wants you to really be involved in. When you do what's really in your heart, you can make a real impact! That is why I do what I do!
Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." John 6:29 (NIV)
Monday, April 12, 2010
Group Personal Training
For many people, training in a group can be very motivating and fun! That is why large group exercise classes have done so well. It's a good opportunity for socializing with others that have similar fitness goals. In addition to large group exercise classes, a new trend in fitness is with smaller, more personalized group training. These types of groups range from 3-5 people in size and their work outs are guided by a personal trainer. The benefits to training this way include: cost savings, camaraderie and it can be more motivating!
Cost Savings of Group Training:
When you train in a group, the cost of personal training is shared between all the group members. So, even if the total cost of training is higher, because there are a larger number of people to divide up the price, each person pays less than what they would have if it were one-on-one. Typically, if there are 4 people in a group, the cost would be half the price compared to a one-on-one session.
Camaraderie and Motivation:
When everyone goes through the same hardship, friendships are often made! This can be easily compared to people who have gone through boot camp in the military or playing on a sports team. When a team is challenged together, everyone on the team begins to lean on each other for support. That's when the team collectively strengthens!
In addition, the strong players of the team are often a great example to the rest of the team members. Many of the weaker members will often try harder when they see their stronger teammate counterparts pushing themselves. Also, when one teammate begins to get results from their work, that's when the other members tend to start working harder as well. It's an inspiring cycle of team motivation!
Group training has many benefits. However, it isn't for everyone. Some of the cons of group training are: less attention than one-on-one training and the group tends to decide meeting times and days. Since it is group training, the group as a whole tends to make most of the decisions instead of individual decisions. So, if one person out of the group can't make it one evening because of a conflict, that person will typically just miss the session. Whereas one-one-one training can be based on individual schedules. In addition to this, the obvious point about group training is that it is a "group" so there will be less individual attention to every single person as compared to one-on-one training.
It is important to weigh the types of training options available: one-one-one vs. small group training. If you like a small group atmosphere and are excited about being challenged, then group training may be the ticket for you! However, if you think you need a little more individual attention than one-on-one training will probably work best for you.
"How many loaves do you have?" Jesus asked. "Go and see." When they found out, they said "Five--and two fish." Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. Mark 6:38-39 (NIV)
Cost Savings of Group Training:
When you train in a group, the cost of personal training is shared between all the group members. So, even if the total cost of training is higher, because there are a larger number of people to divide up the price, each person pays less than what they would have if it were one-on-one. Typically, if there are 4 people in a group, the cost would be half the price compared to a one-on-one session.
Camaraderie and Motivation:
When everyone goes through the same hardship, friendships are often made! This can be easily compared to people who have gone through boot camp in the military or playing on a sports team. When a team is challenged together, everyone on the team begins to lean on each other for support. That's when the team collectively strengthens!
In addition, the strong players of the team are often a great example to the rest of the team members. Many of the weaker members will often try harder when they see their stronger teammate counterparts pushing themselves. Also, when one teammate begins to get results from their work, that's when the other members tend to start working harder as well. It's an inspiring cycle of team motivation!
Group training has many benefits. However, it isn't for everyone. Some of the cons of group training are: less attention than one-on-one training and the group tends to decide meeting times and days. Since it is group training, the group as a whole tends to make most of the decisions instead of individual decisions. So, if one person out of the group can't make it one evening because of a conflict, that person will typically just miss the session. Whereas one-one-one training can be based on individual schedules. In addition to this, the obvious point about group training is that it is a "group" so there will be less individual attention to every single person as compared to one-on-one training.
It is important to weigh the types of training options available: one-one-one vs. small group training. If you like a small group atmosphere and are excited about being challenged, then group training may be the ticket for you! However, if you think you need a little more individual attention than one-on-one training will probably work best for you.
"How many loaves do you have?" Jesus asked. "Go and see." When they found out, they said "Five--and two fish." Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. Mark 6:38-39 (NIV)
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