October 23, 2023

10-terrible exercises for beginners (overweight / obese) | Why are you having your clients do #3? | How to become a successful personal trainer

37 minutes

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What are bad exercises for beginners? Listen Up! Today, we're shaking up your fitness world with a hard look at the most common exercises and their effectiveness (or lack thereof) for the average American. This episode is a clarion call to all the fitness trainers out there, urging them to ditch the trial and error method and instead, hone their understanding of movement competency. We're also taking on the sacred trio: squats, benches, and deadlifts, and revealing why they may not be the best fit for the general population.

In our candid discussion, we take a swing at the often misplaced fitness advice thrown at overweight clients. Your eyebrows will rise as we critique the use of boce balls for single leg RDLs, and question the reliance on cardio for those battling obesity. We also shine a spotlight on the misleading fitness advice peddled by social media influencers. The episode reinforces the need to empower clients through strategic movements and positive reinforcement, rather than potentially harmful and unsuitable exercises.

Finally, we're tackling the fitness industry head-on, critiquing popular exercises and highlighting how some fitness figures might unintentionally be promoting inappropriate exercises for the general population. We share insights into finding the 'lowest hanging fruit' when it comes to effective exercises. Wrapping up the episode, we dive into the rewarding journey of turning a passion for fitness into a career and the joy of watching clients find their stride. Join us for our 39th episode celebration with Tea from Florida, and discover every step of our fitness journey. This episode guarantees to give you a fresh perspective on fitness, training, and the industry as a whole. Don't miss it!

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