The Trainer’s Creed

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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Noel Chelliah

Noel Chelliah, ACE-CPT, ACE-LWMC, has been recognized as one of the Top Transformation Experts in Malaysia. No stranger to being overweight himself, Noel has gone through a life-changing transformation himself, from fat, to fit. In 2010, Noel founded the DailyMuscle Body Transformation Camp, which today helps hundreds of individuals exercise and practice healthier habits. In his spare time, Noel serves the community with various programs that promote a healthier lifestyle, and enjoys playing with his dogs.