If you’ve never worked with a virtual fitness trainer before, you may have questions. You may want to know: do I have enough equipment? is coaching over Zoom effective? Will I feel motivated training at home?
Because many of my clients are beginners or are re-starting a structured exercise program after taking a hiatus, they usually have enough equipment. If anything, we use props (everyday items found in most homes) as we ease our way into bodyweight exercises and then add external resistance only when/if desired.
I train 50% of my clients exclusively virtually so I am constantly learning how to effectively and efficiently coach my clients with hands-off cues. While I always demonstrate how to perform an exercise, I must also be clear and creative with my verbal cues and the use of props to help guide my clients to make their own adjustments. This allows them to be in control of their movement and express where they need more (or less) coaching from me so that they can learn what works for them and truly own the exercise.
Regardless of *where* we train, we must first get very clear on *why* we train. Ask yourself what it is that you truly want to feel/perform/accomplish with exercise. Your fitness program is meant to serve you and your goals, not the other way around. If you want to work with me 1-1 virtually, you can apply here and I will contact you right away to book a 15 min free consult!
Your coach,
Deanna
