Why Personal Trainers Should Develop More Empathy For Their Clients: Strategies For Developing Better Relationships
Why?
In your current roles, you’re going to work with A LOT of injured people. Upwards of 90% of people will have low back pain at some point in their life.
One of the most valuable skill sets you can develop in personal training, and in life, is EMPATHY
A trainer who can’t empathize with his client or patient will LOSE the client and potentially negatively hinder outcomes
You may find these “soft skills” one of the most important skills to learn in this field
How? Brainstorm for 10 minutes on your own personal experiences:
What was the injury?
What was the mechanism of injury?
How did it hinder your activities of daily life?
What emotions did it make you feel?
What did you learn from it?
In order to train and lead people, you must be able to walk a mile in their shoes. Every client wants to be heard and understood. You may, more often than not, find yourself as more of a confidant rather than a supervisor of an exercise routine. I’d invite you to lean deeper into this relationship and see the successes that come along with it.
