The gym can be an intimidating place for
first-timers. It's common for a beginner to feel uncomfortable and nervous
initially. The fact you have decided to be there in the first place probably
means you need to shift a few things around in your daily routine to make time
for the commitment. What a beginner need is all the attention and right
guidance from the trainer. But, what they lack most is patience. They need
quick results and are even ready to spend lots of money on unnecessary stuffs
to reach their desired goal. Most of the beginners do obtain a basic knowledge
about workouts and diets initially before starting out which is essential, but
gaining too much information from different sources just adds to their confusion.
That’s where a mentor comes in to take you to an intriguing journey.
A fitness mentor is someone who:
- Encourages and inspire you to workout
- Understand your body and how it behaves
- Design a plan specifically for you that is adjustable to your current lifestyle; and
- Be honest about your progress.
Mentors are objective and their approach helps you
achieve motivation that is self-determined. Like a coin has two sides, there
are good trainers and bad trainers. Not, every trainer can be a mentor. Most of
the well certified trainers don’t fall in the category of mentor, as it’s a
really tough task. A mentor ensures that both sides of the coin remain visible. He brings some perspective, reminding you of the reasons you
initially took the decision to be in the gym.
What we basically fail to understand is we look at diets and workout as a short-term trial that ends at some point. Fitness isn’t just your
nutrition or diet; it’s a route to a healthy lifestyle. It takes a lot of time,
hard work, and dedication. It should be seen as a long-term goal. The choices you make now is going to have a long lasting impression. End of the day, it doesn’t matter how good was the mentor.
If you weren’t committed the first place, don’t expect a positive result.
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