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I need to get off; this post is on the word

"accountability".

Accountability is defined as the fact or condition of being accountable; responsible.

In his life changing business of health & Fitness, I notice that accountability is everything, when trying to reach a fitness and health goal.

But for some reason, most people think that accountability is an one way streak, the teacher or fitness professional is the only one accountable for results yield.

Some clients feel that the trainer should always be avalible no matter the circumstances that arise.

For instance, the trainer is the only one that has to attend workout sessions everyday no matter if the clients are not showing up; so just in case the client decides to show up one day, the trainer is in place for training. I don't agree.

The client is not thinking about the trainers wasted time, lack of resources, or the trainer disappointment, because they are not able to do what they love to do, which is help change lives; especially when no dedication or accuntability to do better is presented by the client!

This way of thinking is absolutely wrong, accountability has to be displayed by both parties; the client and the fitness professional.

It is the trainer obligation to be available as much as possible to be of assistance when needed and to give my client 100% of dedication to reaching their fitness goals.

Not to be on standby, for whenever people decide they want to workout or whenever they finally are free to workout.This is not going to help you accomplish your fitness goals, meanwhile enhance your overall health, we have to do better!

It is the client responsibility to eat properly, attend the workout sessions, and give 100% dedication to the program.

Granted I agree, trainers are not perfect and nor are you, but it is a point when enough is enough.

I asked myself this question sometimes: are trainers I too nice or lenient?

I don’t believe in strict policies or penalty fees such as no show fee’s etc. but trainers need to do something to increase client accountability.

I just hate those types of rules, do you agree?

Yes, I know!

But now trainers are wondering how can they increase there client’s accountability, any suggestions?

My experience: Prior to a new program I just started, it was plenty of days when clients didn’t show to the workout for weeks at a time and then finally show up when the class has been cancelled. At this point, the client is mad and places blame entirely on me; I’m the unaccountable professional now, I guess.

I know that this may have happen before, but rarely. I think that if the absent client was more dedicated to attending the workouts through out the week they would know what is going on, week in and week out!

Is it possible to lose weight or enhance your health by being lazy and unaccountable?

I don’t think so; how can you do anything if you are not going to take it serious and do what you need to do day in and out, to get the job done?

Working out sporadically is not going to cut it; this working out once a week or once every 2 weeks is for the birds.

You have to work out at least 3-4 times a week consistently to get results.

So please be sure to hold yourself accountable daily to making wise decisions that will positively impact your health.

Please do not place all accountablity on your trainer or health professional, make decisions that will propel you towards your health & Fitness goals not sabotge them!

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