It continues to be a point of contention in the fitness
industry. “That’s what I do.” Or “That’s my exercise.” Both of which are comical
statements to the very core. Honestly how do you possibly claim human movement
as “yours”? Nothing in the fitness
industry is proprietary and nothing should be. All coaches chose this career
path to help people and better the wellness of those we come in contact with.
Why wouldn’t we take the best of what we witness and utilize it in interests of
our clients or “subscribers of our method”?
When I am fortunate to meet a fellow professional whom I
respect they all share the same basic outlook when it comes to program design… “As
long as you can answer WHY you’re doing something then its purpose and
prescription is correct”. If all fitness professionals can swallow their
insecurities and be willing to share their experiences with others then as a
collective we will gain the respect necessary by the medical community to be
looked at as prescribed medicine. Unfortunately I believe we are a long way off
and we will continue to be looked down upon as those that didn’t make it to
medical school and are just wannabe’s.
I obtained my BS in Exercise Science and was considered
pre-med due to my course load. This career path was a choice and a damn good one.
Every moment of everyday I feel like I am making the world a little healthier
vs. slapping a Band-Aid on the symptoms. I am flattered and validated when
another professional does something I have done with a client, asks for my help
in program design or wants to shadow one of my sessions to learn what “I do”. I
can’t change the world alone but I’ll never stop trying. SO If you notice me watching your session please don’t be
defensive because I’m not ashamed. I’m learning.
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