A Letter To My New Clients

I'm so happy you're here. Here are some things to consider before hiring a personal trainer and a checklist for getting started in our personal training sessions.

Welcome to the start of a journey towards the strongest version of yourself. You should be so proud of yourself for being here.

Your attitude, consistency, and openness towards this journey will determine whether you make real changes or you essentially waste your time and money here.

My goal is to have you waking up each day feeling vitalized, confident, and excited about the progress you've made but in order to get there you have to be ready to sacrifice the things that are not serving you anymore.

Our brains have Neuroplasticity. When we decide to change our course of direction, we have to access new neural pathways. At first, this can feel very uncomfortable to our body. Our bodies naturally gravitate towards the set of neural pathways it's always fired.

Our minds and bodies resist change because we believe our current behaviors are keeping us safe. The routines we’ve done make us feel safe, the food we eat makes us feel safe. The lives we currently live make us feel safe. That’s why we’ve done them for so long and that’s why it’s so hard to stop.

This awareness brings light to the growth part of this process and why most people give up the first time change get really hard.

Remain receptive to the fact that at certain parts of this process, your mind and body are going to tell you to give up. And it’s in these tiny moments, when you choose to persevere anyways, that you change on a cellular level.

At a certain point you will reach “the other side”. The side where you love the process of eating optimally and moving your body so much it feels entirely second nature. In fact, you may even become slightly addicted to it. The process stops feeling difficult 95% of the time, and these good choices become a part of who you are.

Best of all, these choices speak volumes. Expect to start deeply inspiring the people around you.

THIS is my goal as your coach, and I am here for you through this process to remind you of what you wanted when you decided you wanted change.

You’re going to absolutely crush this.

Maddy

Things to consider before hiring a personal trainer:

Preparing to Work with Me

To ensure you get the most out of our sessions together, here are some steps to help you prepare:

1. Medical Clearance: If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or concerns, please consult with your healthcare provider and obtain clearance to engage in a fitness program. This is crucial for your safety and well-being.
   

2. Get into a Consistent Schedule: Consistency is key. Let's work together to establish a regular training schedule that fits into your lifestyle. Schedule time to prepare your meals as well. Mark these sessions on your calendar to ensure you prioritize them.
   

3. Invest in yourself with the right Attire and Equipment: Invest in comfortable workout clothing and supportive athletic shoes, workout gloves, a heart rate tracker, as well a food scale.
   

4. Fuel: This goes back to planning. Plan to eat complex carbohydrates about 45 minutes before your workout to fuel your body. Consider adding a cup of black tea for an extra energy boost. (An apple or banana is a great option!)
   

5. “Abs are made in the kitchen” As we enter Phase 2 will provide dietary guidelines or recommend a nutritionist. Preparing your meals in advance and making healthy food choices will make or break your fitness efforts. First rule: hit your protein goal every day. Second rule: Eat the rainbow every day. Track your food on my fitness pal for the first month of working with me.
   

6. Stay Hydrated: Purchase a water bottle you love to keep with you at all times. If you don’t have one, order one now. Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workouts. Staying hydrated is essential for optimal performance and recovery.
   

7. Open Communication: Be honest with me about your experience with our movements, any limitations, and how you're feeling throughout the process. This will help me tailor your program to your needs and ensure your safety.
   

8. Use Habits to design your reality Your micro habits design your reality and determine whether or not you succeed in this game. Your body is the only places where cheating and cutting corners is not tolerated.
   

9. Expect initial resistance The beginning is the hardest part of all. Your body is going to feel shocked and question your judgement to make all these changes. Expect to show up at 90% some days and 10% on others.
   

10. Envision your future self Visualize your highest self. How do they show up in the world? What tasks do they do every day? How do they feel mentally and physically? Begin the manifestation of your success. Okay now i want you to try something: Write down specific details about what the healthiest version of YOU looks like. Bring it to the present tense with 5 mindful breaths. Then answer: How do you feel physically day to day? What are the things you’re able to do? What impact is it having on the people around you? Use as much detail as possible.