Whether one’s goal is to get stronger, drop body fat, or to have buns of steel, professional instruction and guidance is huge — because when left to their own device, hardly does it ever yield long-term success.
Don’t get me wrong, I admire and appreciate anybody who takes the initiative to go about it on their own. Regardless of the route taken, I’m an advocate of anything that promotes a healthier lifestyle and frequent movement.
But, just like a ship without a captain, you don’t want to be wandering around without purpose and direction.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had conversations that go something like this:
“Hey Dre, my goal is to lose X amount of weight. I started working out a few weeks ago, but I haven’t noticed any changes.
Me: Do you know how much you’re eating?
“I’ve been eating healthy”
Me: Do you actually know how much you’re eating?
“No”
Me: There ya go.
With all that being said, the problem that many face — and fail to recognize — when they do hire a trainer/coach is thinking they’re going to get superior results in the blink of an eye.
Now, I’m exceptional at what I do, but come on — I’m not a magician.
A personal trainer isn’t there to hold your hand. At the end of the day, you still have to put in the work.
I’ve been coaching people a little over four years now, and the one thing I always try impress upon them is that the work you put in the gym pales in comparison to what you do outside of it.
You still have to put in a considerable amount of effort on your end.
If you don’t make an effort to create good habits, the best coach in the world won’t solve your problems.
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be launching my first product, Assault, on November 28. If you’re interested in getting the most out of training to build lean muscle and shed body fat, get a FREE preview HERE before it comes out.
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