Next client please!

     As we travel along in our program to become the most up to date and knowledgeable Professional Fitness Consultants, We have a lot of interesting challenges. My first client was a challenge for me, as it was the first time in a client/trainer relationship. That was a fun yet challenging time for us.

     Now we have moved into another session of client/trainers. As before, it has already proven to be challenging, yet fun. The first time, both my classmate and I really didn't know exactly what we were doing, so we were always erring on the side of caution. The classmate I have now as a partner, has a great deal of knowledge about exercises and workout routines.

     I spent the first few weeks of the new relationship, trying to be creative enough to come up with routines that she would enjoy, and would surprise her. That didn't go over to well. Took me 3 attempts at designing a routine, and her looking at it 3 times. The first 2 times she of course explained to me both the pros and cons of my design. 3rd times the charm! She checked it over (strictly as a classmate offering help) and gave me the thumbs up. WOOHOOO!
 
     I think, even with as much knowledge as my new client/trainer has; she is still going to prove to be a challenge. She is very light weight, but wants to add some size. Simple enough, use heavy weights and increase your dietary intake. Not so simple. She has such a busy life, she often doesn't have time to eat. She runs her own business, and has spent the past few month's renovating her house. Renovations are almost complete, but now to make ends meet, she has taken on a second job. Throw into the mix, the football practices and games her kids have. Yes she is busy.

     So I designed a 3 day work out. The first 2 days, are workouts we perform together at the gym. The 3rd day i reserved for her to do on her own when she finds time. Should be interesting in seeing how this works out.

UPDATE

     OK! It has been a few weeks since we started training. I'm very pleased to say that i've noticed some changes in myself, and my client. For her, we did a core routine a little bit ago. A couple days later, her abs suffered DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). She still felt it a few days later, but she can't wait to continue on and see how cut we can actually get her abs. I'm very interested in seeing for myself as well. I have a whole list of ideas to run her through. I will do my best to keep you updated on how things work out for us.

     More to come.