{"id":13178,"date":"2025-02-01T05:06:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T22:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13178"},"modified":"2025-02-01T05:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T22:06:48","slug":"5-programming-mistakes-trainers-make-and-tips-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=13178","title":{"rendered":"5 Programming Mistakes Trainers Make and Tips to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Last Updated January 31, 2025 (originally published June 14, 2018)<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(218, 223, 225); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" border=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col style=\"width: 99.8919%;\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tbody>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td style=\"border-width: 1px;\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\">Exercise programming is complex and must <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW47987784 BCX8\">take into account<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\"> everything from the client\u2019s skill and fitness levels to their <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\">exercise preferences and equipment availability<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\">\u2014and countless other variables<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\">. Even if you are mindful of those considerations, common <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\">exercise programming mistakes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\">exist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\"> that can be easy to make. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\">This blog covers common personal trainer mistakes and offers strategies for avoiding them.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47987784 BCX8\"> Read on for tips to avoid:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW47987784 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216938878 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216938878 BCX8\">Having a limited grasp of human anatomy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW47987784 BCX8\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW216938878 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141120101 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141120101 BCX8\">Training clients the same way you train yourself<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW47987784 BCX8\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW216938878 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141120101 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141120101 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209970805 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209970805 BCX8\">Not training in all planes of motion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW47987784 BCX8\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW216938878 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141120101 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141120101 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209970805 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209970805 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179185307 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179185307 BCX8\">Not preparing exercise modifications<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-size: 13pt;\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW47987784 BCX8\" style=\"font-size: 13pt;\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW216938878 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141120101 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141120101 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209970805 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209970805 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179185307 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217152247 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217152247 BCX8\">Not assigning take-home exercises to clients<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tbody>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9934764 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9934764 BCX8\">As a health and exercise professional, you are undoubtedly aware of the multifaceted nature of exercise program design, yet it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9934764 BCX8\">still <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9934764 BCX8\">can be easy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9934764 BCX8\">for even the most experienced pros <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9934764 BCX8\">to overlook certain <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9934764 BCX8\">elements<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9934764 BCX8\">. In fact, a well-intended program can be aligned with your client\u2019s goals, have a solid structure, include a variety of exercises and modalities, and be thoughtfully periodized, yet still be missing key characteristics that would fully balance the program and boost client success.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW135002552 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135002552 BCX8\">Avoid <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135002552 BCX8\">the following<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135002552 BCX8\">common mistakes when designing exercise programs for your clients. Doing so will enhance the program\u2019s value and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135002552 BCX8\">optimize<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135002552 BCX8\"> client results.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\">1. The Mistake<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\">Having a limited grasp of human anatomy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\"> Having a limited understanding of functional anatomy will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\">negatively <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\">impact<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\">your exercise-programming skills. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\">Let&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\"> look at the gluteus maximus, for example. This muscle has three sets of fibers that together extend, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\">abduct<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28023779 BCX8\"> and externally rotate the hip. That said, the middle and lower fibers do a little more external rotation than the upper set of fibers. The following table details the differences in attachment sites.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table>&#13;<\/p>\n<tbody>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"113\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fiber Set<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"115\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"117\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insertion <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"116\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Actions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"113\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Upper<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"115\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"117\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW167972760 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167972760 BCX8\">Iliotibial (<\/span><\/span>IT) Band<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"116\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Extension<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"113\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Middle<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"115\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Sacrum<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"117\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>IT Band<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"116\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>External Rotation<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"113\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Lower<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"115\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Coccyx<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"117\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Gluteal Tuberosity<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td width=\"116\">&#13;<\/p>\n<p>External Rotation<\/p>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/tbody>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50799324 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50799324 BCX8\">A robust knowledge of functional anatomy informs your exercise <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50799324 BCX8\">selection<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50799324 BCX8\"> and allows you to target the entire muscle group more effectively.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\">&#8220;Knowledge of muscle attachments and biomechanics enables fitness instructors to break\u00a0functional movements down into their isolated parts,&#8221; explains Beverly Hosford, MA, an ACE Certified Personal <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\">Trainer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\"> and fitness entrepreneur. &#8220;This is essential to address faulty movement patterns, design individualized corrective exercises and enhance body awareness. The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\">more knowledge\u00a0a trainer has about anatomy and biomechanics<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\"> the more precise <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\">they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\"> can be when instructing and cueing. This leads to decreased risk of injury, better results and more business.&#8221; Hosford teaches anatomy in a unique way with a skeleton named Andy, balloons, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\">Play-Doh<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\">, guided <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\">visualizations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190337480 BCX8\"> and corrective exercises.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Fix: <\/strong>Regularly integrate anatomy classes into your continuing education efforts. Make flashcards and study in between sessions. Practice. In short, <strong>never stop being a student of the human body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. The Mistake<span class=\"TextRun SCXW59111786 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59111786 BCX8\">\u2014T<\/span><\/span>raining clients the same way you train yourself: <\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252278150 BCX8\">It is necessary to push clients. Asking clients to do two more reps or 10 more seconds is positive encouragement. However, encouragement can quickly shift to unrealistic expectations if we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252278150 BCX8\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252278150 BCX8\"> remain mindful of client limitations in movement patterns. When writing an exercise program, prepare to challenge clients, but not necessarily in the same ways you would push yourself or an advanced client.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Fix: <\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74987936 BCX8\">Train all clients from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74987936 BCX8\">their<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74987936 BCX8\"> unique perspective. Part of building up to more advanced movements is helping the client develop confidence and self-efficacy. A lunge, for example, may seem easy to execute, but for a client who lacks experience and core strength, this will be perceived as an advanced move. To avoid pushing a client too hard too fast, incorporate a varied mix of movements and be sure you can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74987936 BCX8\">demonstrate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74987936 BCX8\"> all moves with proper form. Once a client has mastered a move, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW74987936 BCX8\">increase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74987936 BCX8\"> the difficulty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The Mistake<span class=\"TextRun SCXW256953126 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256953126 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><\/span>Not training in all planes of motion: <\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76390317 BCX8\">The body is meant to move in all directions, and joints are structured to allow for movement in specific or multiple planes. An exercise program that includes all planes of motion is better balanced than one that includes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76390317 BCX8\">only <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW76390317 BCX8\">flexion and extension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>The Fix: <\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89956359 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89956359 BCX8\">Evaluate your exercise programs to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89956359 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89956359 BCX8\"> if they include rotation, abduction, adduction, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89956359 BCX8\">flexion<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89956359 BCX8\"> and extension. If one of the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW89956359 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0SNnCr0-9AQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW89956359 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89956359 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">planes of motion<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89956359 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89956359 BCX8\"> is limited or missing, add more variety to challenge your client\u2019s body mechanics.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. The Mistake<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3166702 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3166702 BCX8\">Not preparing exercise modifications: <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3166702 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\">Until you <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3166702 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\">are with a client during a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\"> session, you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\">won\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\"> know for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\">sure <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\">which exercises <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\">they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\"> can execute with proper form and which exercises may be more challenging to perform properly. The best programs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\">include<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151126429 BCX8\">modifications that will either make the exercise less intense or increase the intensity for a client who is more advanced.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Fix.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48564491 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48564491 BCX8\">Develop <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW48564491 BCX8\">an<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW48564491 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/exercise-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW48564491 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48564491 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">exercise library<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48564491 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48564491 BCX8\"> with multilevel modifications that you can pull from, when necessary. For each common exercise, include three modifications (when possible): One modification to decrease the intensity or difficulty, a second to notch up the difficulty from the basic movement and a third to provide a more sophisticated challenge. <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW48564491 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48564491 BCX8\">Employ modifications according to client abilities and fitness levels.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. The Mistake<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253089163 BCX8\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253089163 BCX8\">Not assigning take-home exercises to clients<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253089163 BCX8\">:<\/span> <\/strong>How <span class=\"TextRun SCXW62808200 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62808200 BCX8\">do we know what types of exercises clients do when they <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62808200 BCX8\">aren\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62808200 BCX8\"> training with us? To gauge a client\u2019s outside activities, we rely on self-reporting and weekly check-ins (or other forms of communication). Both are effective strategies for gathering information, but some clients struggle to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62808200 BCX8\">remain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62808200 BCX8\"> active without our direct daily influence.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW62808200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Fix. <\/strong>Develop take-home exercise handouts for clients to perform during &#8220;off days.&#8221; This could include a morning yoga routine, before-bed stretches, a light cardio circuit, desk workouts, etc. Get creative and <strong>keep these workouts simple and easy to accomplish.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180200157 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180200157 BCX8\">Exercise programming is challenging. It <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180200157 BCX8\">doesn&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180200157 BCX8\"> matter how many years of experience a trainer <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180200157 BCX8\">has,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180200157 BCX8\">they<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180200157 BCX8\">can still overlook something or be \u201ctoo close\u201d to the program to see a potential weakness. Avoiding these five missteps is a win-win for you and your clients. 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