Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Taking a Break
Some of you have sent me some fantastic questions regarding intervention strategies with athletes and business staff! I will not make you wait too long I promise!
It will be worth the wait! Thanks for being patient as I go through this exciting growth stage!
Sunday, November 09, 2008
New Website soon to come!
The new site will have specific information on each of the targeted profiles along with many other user friendly features that you will not want to miss!
Stay tuned!!
Anatomy of a Workout
Many trainers tend to focus on feelings first. In other words, it's either a 'feel the pain' focus where the intent is to solely see how long you can last, or, it's a 'how are you feeling' focus where the trainer wants to make sure the client is feeling good and doesn't want to push them hard.
The other focus is on a targeted muscle area. For example, the entire workout involves training the core (abdominals, hips, and low back).
While each of these areas are critical to a successful program, there is little focus on how to best get the result for what the client actually needs. Instead an approach should look like this:
Taking this approach, the two previously mentioned training strategies support the primary goal which is focusing on client results.
In a volatile economy, focusing on feelings and targeted areas will not be enough to retain current training clients and attract potential new clients. The best marketing strategy for Personal Trainers trying to survive the economy is to focus on getting results!
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Can You Identify with Any of THESE 5 Case Studies?
- Spent time reviewing the profile of one of the top business consultants in the Unites States. This individual is extremely successful, in high demand of Fortune 500 companies, authored an excellent book available at Barnes and Nobles, and is trying to 'juggle a lot of balls in the air' right now. With the Life Profile, we were able to quickly identify how to more efficiently handle all of the 'irons in the fire' and not have them feel like a doormat!
- Worked with a potential high draft pick in the upcoming MLB player draft. After having him take the Sports Profile, I worked with his current coach and revealed to him the best way to help this player improve parts of his swing. Now the coach knows how to get the most out of this player and best help him prepare for the Big Leagues!
- Spent time with the owner of multiple high-end restaurants discussing staffing issues and job selection and hiring. He doesn't want to waste any more money on putting staff through training only to have to let them go. The Hospitality Profile can help him dramatically improve his employee selection process.
- Reviewed a Golf Profile with one of the top LPGA Players on tour. The profile revealed exactly why she is currently playing so well. Particularly where she is giving most of her attention to in her decision making on the course.
- A personal trainer (and good friend) asked to have one of his new clients take the Fitness Profile. He is designing a training program for his client to follow three days per week on his own. The profile quickly revealed that his client is most likely not going to be compliant and actually complete the training program on his own.
These are just five examples of many applications and uses of the various targeted profiles. If you have any specific questions regarding the application of any of these profiles please don't hesitate to contact me at support@innertactics.com.
How's Your Mental Filing Cabinet?
Formal Axiology can be used as a wonderful organizational tool. Below are two examples to give you a clearer idea of what I mean:
- It can help you gather your thoughts in such a way as to significantly help improve your communication skills...especially when you are experiencing a lot of pressure and emotions. Right now should I be more focused on the person, how they are acting, or what they should be doing?
- For coaches it can help you structure more effective workouts. Do I have my players work on this individual skill, practice game situations, or have a little fun and just play?
There are endless applications of formal axiology as a tool for organizing good and making people, places, things, ideas, and actions better! For details on how you can apply this powerful science to your life or business shoot me an email at support@innertactics.com and I will be glad to setup a free exploratory session with you!