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As fitness coaches, our role extends beyond designing training programs and nutrition plans. Our impact hinges on the relationships we cultivate with our clients.

To build effective relationships, it’s helpful to understand different types of relationships. These fall into three categories: careless, careful, and caring relationships.

Careless Relationships: Here, the focus is primarily on the coach and their values, leaving the client’s needs in the shadows. This approach can result in an impersonal training routine that might not resonate with the client, leading to disinterest and subpar results.
Careful Relationships: In contrast, a careful relationship sees the coach prioritizing the client’s values over their own. While this ensures personalized training, it could cause the coach to neglect their expertise, potentially compromising the quality of the workout plan.
Caring Relationships: Striking a balance, caring relationships synergize both the coach’s and client’s highest values. This harmonious approach ensures a tailored, effective plan that aligns with the client’s aspirations while leveraging the coach’s expertise.

As professional coaches, we aim to foster caring relationships, striking a balance between understanding our own value system and comprehending our client’s values. Achieving this necessitates candid conversations about each client’s motivations, barriers, and goals. Our understanding of the client’s background enables us to offer nuanced advice that resonates with their specific circumstances.

In the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program (CCP), I teach coaches to deliver personalized fitness coaching that results in meaningful behavior change and more fulfilling and successful fitness journeys.

Enrollment is now open for my next mentorship group. If you’re ready to join a network of professional fitness coaches and learn a repeatable and proven system to coach any client, anywhere, then click the link below and apply now.

Carl Hardwick