Insanity Program – Max Cardio Intervals and Swim

Last night was fantastic, the four kids received a ton of candy! To much to be honest! End of the day the kids had fun with their friends. It was a cold night with now and a bad wind chill. The kids braved it out for a good 2 hours.

Once we put them to bed I had a late night workout. I am starting the 2 month of my hybrid Les Mills Pump and Insanity workout. Tonight was Insanity program, Max Cardio Intervals! It kicked my ass and then some! Even though I was tired and cold from walking around, I pushed through. The last 10 minutes was a struggle, I intend to be at a point physically where I will keep up by the end of this month. The energy and endurance formula helped as it does give you more energy through out the workout. I would recommend this supplement for the insanity program. My diet was not the best for supper, as I eat 1 and 1/2 hot dogs. The whole work out, I was burping. That did not help! I did take my P90X Recovery drink afterwards! Tasty stuff!

Today I went swimming with Shellie for the first time in a week. It was a great swim, I have noticed that my endurance has increased! As I am not resting at all for the first 20 to 30 minutes into the swim. That was not possible even 2 weeks ago. This hybrid has helped my cardiovascular endurance! We swam for 40 minutes and felt strong the complete time in the pool!

Back to Les Mills Pump tomorrow! New pictures to come soon!

Customer ‘First’ Mentality

Happy Halloween! May you all receive healthy treats tonight! Stay out of your kid’s loot bags :p

I am a hockey coach/trainer at heart. I have been training young hockey players on and off for the past 10 years. Recently, I have left my regular job and started my own hockey training company, Core Hockey Training! The company has been in existence for just over one year! The growth and scope of what I offer to the families that train with me, has grown rapidly. The number 1 reason for this rapid growth has been my mentality and will continue to be, “Players First”! The only aspect I judge myself on; “am I doing everything I can to improve this player?” If this happens, which in most cases it does, everything else will look after it self.

Now my question to you, is this the mentality you have with your fitness customers? I know with many trainers (not all) their concern is about how much money can I make, bringing in more clients, adding more programs to sell etc etc. This is a dangerous slope! I have seen it, as clients of mine have come from other trainers who have shown very little integrity or respect for the money being spent!

It is a proven fact, what you put into your clients is what you get out! The ‘customer’ first mentality has to be in the fore front! If you do this, your success will explode in a short period of time. Your integrity, respect and TRUST within your field will grow and with that, more customers! I am seeing this already with my Beach Body Coaching!

 

Here are a few points I would recommend:

1. Always be honest! Always! If something goes side ways, take the high road and face the accountability. Don’t hide or lie your way through, the truth always comes out!
2. Speak with confidence. Easier said then done at times. If you know in your heart that something needs to be said, then speak. Communication is key to helping your customer, even if its something they wish not to hear!
3. Listen – Communication is a two way street. Be an active listener. Learn to be patient, listen to the tone and words used when your customer speaks! Watch their body language, it can sent of clues before the customer even speaks.
4. Get to know your customer! What do they do, what hobbies do they have, do they have a family etc.  Its important that you discuss other aspects of life rather then the exercise your weight they will be using. Build that personal connection!
5. Have FUN! Enjoy the time you spend with your customer. Have a few laughs. Get fit and build a friendship!

I hope these points help you with your business, sport or in life! I know this mentality has helped me be a better person and trainer. This customer ‘first’ mentality also increases my best form of advertising  – “word of mouth”!