I was just reviewing a big file of all the new exercise, diet, and research proven fat burning tips I wrote down for 2009, and I wanted to share 5 BIGGIES that can help your clients get more results AND make your awesome workers even awesome-r..
So here we go:
#5 – Recent research shows shuttle-running is tougher than running intervals in a straight line…
…so if you want to help your clients burn fat faster than ever, make sure you incorporate old-school shuttle runs (i.e. classic suicide type drills) into your fat burning interval programs.#4 – Encourage your clients to use a food log. When they ask why, tell them I said so.
No seriously, tell them this:
“According to Men’s Health (Feb 2009, p 38), keeping a food log helped subjects lose 3.5 more pounds than subjects that didn’t keep the log.”#3 – Demand that your clients hit a personal best in each workout.
This is an oldie, but a goodie. There are a few reasons you need to do this:
a) First of all, everyone loves progress, and if you can get them to achieve a record each workout (i.e. could be # of pushups, plank time, etc.), then they will feel a HUGE sense of accomplishment
b) More personal bests = more results. Plain and simple.
c) They will get addicted to the workouts, and always want to come back for more attempts at breaking records…thus becoming raving fans of your camps and referral machines.
#2 – Remind them that they need you, and here’s the proof:
“According to Men’s Health magazine, (Dec, 2009), beginners who work with trainers get more results than beginners who workout by themselves”. Guaranteed.
#1 – Bring a motivational quote to every class.
You might say it at the start, middle and end of every class, or you might print it out and give everyone the quote to take with them, or you might simply put it on your bootcamp’s Facebook fan page every morning.
Regardless of how you deliver the motivation, I promise you that it will keep your campers connected to you AND it will elevate your expert status even more in their eyes.
Here’s the first motivational quote you can share with them:“Be loud and proud of the healthy changes you are making in your life. There are many more folks secretly wishing someone will take charge and be a healthy role model for them. It might not happen overnight, but if you continue to lead by healthy example – without preaching or being condescending – you can build an entourage that will help you reach the next level.” – Craig Ballantyne
Helping you and your clients get more results,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, TT Bootcamps
