Fitness Coaching for Self-Care
5 Reasons Hiring a Fitness Coach Just Makes Sense
Most people acknowledge the importance of regular exercise and healthy eating, but those same people often hesitate when the subject of hiring a fitness coach is broached. Some find the idea of one-on-one coaching intimidating while others question the necessity—If I know what to do, I can just go out and do it myself…right?
Not always.
The fact is, many people, including fit athletes, think they know what needs to be done to improve their fitness, but are using bits and pieces of information they’ve picked up over the years from sports coaches, class instructors, and random “fitness experts” on social media.
Trusting your health to a certified fitness coach offers a bevy of benefits you’ve likely never considered. Still not convinced? We’ve gathered 5 reasons why working with a fitness coach just might give you the jump you need to transform your overall wellness.
Coaches Will Evaluate Your Current Health Routine
Fitness coaches are much more than an accountability buddy. These are highly educated health experts who will begin your relationship by carefully evaluating your current health routine, including workouts and diet. They will celebrate what’s working and modify what isn’t to optimize your results.
Working out under the supervision of a coach ensures you’re working the right muscle groups in the right way to improve your results. If that’s fitness, it will be your body’s muscles. If it’s your mind, then your business coach will be pushing you to think differently. And this isn’t just a theory—research has found that engaging in supervised resistance training results in improvements in upper and lower body muscles.
Whole Body Wellness
Any fitness coach worth their salt will focus on more than your muscle growth—they’re also going to assess your diet, and for good reason. Experts agree that maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough physical activity, and eating nutritious foods are all important factors in achieving whole body wellness.
Fitness coaches will carefully evaluate your diet and help you understand how your body processes nutrients and how to make healthy food choices.
Fitness Coaches Create a Customized Wellness Plan for You
In all the world there is no one else quite like you…so why would a one-size-fits-all approach work for your wellness journey?
Fitness coaches get to know you and create a customized diet and workout plan based on your needs and according to your age, current fitness level, and long-term goals. Having a plan that meets you where you are makes accomplishing your goals much more achievable.
Online Fitness Coaches Offer Flexibility and Convenience
I love my Sunday workouts with Chris Yarranton. We meet online and he makes it HARD and fun. Though relatively new to the world of fitness, online fitness coaching provides the best of both worlds—quality health and wellness information that is available with the touch of a button, any time and any place. Another online class I highly recommend is the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program:
Online fitness coaches ensure that, no matter where you live, you have instant access to some of the world’s top fitness experts, from the comfort of your own home.
And so, working with a professional fitness coach can get you out of your fitness rut and into fresh and exciting workout routines. Fitness coaches can also teach you current techniques and methodologies to challenge both your mind and body. Whether you are interested in training for a specific goal (like running your first 5K or competing in a bodybuilding competition) or just looking to round out your overall wellness, we think you’ll find the expertise of a fitness coach, whether in person or virtual, to be invaluable when it comes to improving your overall health and fitness.
Recommended Resource: Strength First Fitness
Podcast: House of Health
Want to compliment your fitness routine with solopreneur coaching? Talk to me.