A couple of years ago, a friend of mine handed me a sheet of paper, on which was written a ‘Trainer’s Creed’ - which I keep till today, and which I’d like to share with you, my readers here on dailymuscle.com.
I doubt he wrote it himself, so if anyone of you happens to know who the real author is - please let me know so I can credit the author for this. If you are a Personal Trainer, or a client who has hired a Trainer, or if you’re simply involved in this profession in some way - I am certain you will be able to relate to this and also find this TRULY INSPIRING.
The Trainer’s Creed
I am a trainer, educated to teach you how to live a more active life and take the safest and smartest route to a healthy lifestyle. I am not a doctor, a dietitian, a psychologist or physical therapist.
I am a trainer, educated to instill the correct exercise techniques and programs, no more, no less.
Therefore:- As a trainer, I can help you and inspire you, but I cannot cure you.
- As a trainer, I can provide a solid foundation for you, but I cannot make you happier, thinner or perfect.
- As a trainer, I can give you proper education but I cannot do the work for you.
- As a trainer, I can encourage you and challenge you but I cannot prevent the natural peaks and valleys of your fitness journey.
- As I trainer, I can walk you through the process, but I can’t guarantee it will be easier.
- As a trainer, I can believe in you but you must believe in yourself.
- As a trainer, I can hope for years of active living, but only you can choose to be active.
- As a trainer I can make you stronger, but I can’t make you indestructible.
- As a trainer, I can hope that your success will inspire other’s success, but you must believe success is possible.
- As a trainer, I can give you the best of my experience, knowledge and encouragement but in the end, it is you, my client, who must decide and commit to living the life that I know is possible for you.
- As I trainer, I know that only you can make it happen; only you can open yourself up to the realities of healthy living and allow yourself to be inspired.
I am privileged everyday to inspire you and the rest of the world to fitness. My profession is my passion and my purpose.
Your friend and coach,
DM
ACE® Certified Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise® - America’s Authority on Fitness
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Very nice and inspirational! This makes me reminisce about my very first trainer that really helped provide a foundation for weight-training that I employ today.
I’m one of those lucky people who was blessed with a PT who knew what he was doing and believed in me. It’s amazing how someone can influence your life, even if it’s for just months! Gave me great results too =)
DM,
What a sheer coincidence! Was reading through my training material on the way to work when I came across the same trainer’s creed. It was written by Nicki Anderson: http://www.ideafit.com/newsletter/fit_tips/fit_tips_4_10_06_02.asp
wow..that really a trainer roles indeed. not easy but meaningful job scope we have. WE are here to change people lifestyle. keep up the hard work good job . SALUTE
to all the PT that put in effort in each and everytraining. NOT an easy task. cheers .. remember Guys : we are not alone in this world to be the only one that want to change people lifestyle. :)
This is inspirational not only to trainers but to trainee’s as well.
And could easily be translated to any area of life that we want to accomplish goals in.
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