Got reprimanded by independent gym for making kid cry (long story, mostly cliffs)

[LNDrake]

"He plays video games all day and does not exercise.
He is also completely new to the gym."

Great story, thanks,
Just curious...
Did you discuss the kid's condition (bad condition) with the boss before taking on the task and did you discuss the kids progress (lack of) with the boss during the 2 months you trained him?

He is not unlike many or most 18 year old kids today.
It would be interesting to hear some opinions/theories on methods to get such clients motivated and fit.
It requires a serious lifestyle change, for starters.

I was a Drill Sgt, (Army) when we still had a draft so a lot of our recruits were not ready or willing to perform.
Back in the day, we had more leeway than they have today. I guess they just wash em out today?
We did not have that luxury, we got most of them through.

Still, with so many softies out there, today's military trainers must have some interesting techniques to motivate them.

[RyouBakua]

Did you discuss the kid's condition (bad condition) with the boss before taking on the task and did you discuss the kids progress (lack of) with the boss during the 2 months you trained him?

i did not. it was something i had to find out on my own.

some days he would come in motivated and other times not so much so his progress was always teetering one way or the other.



i would have talked with the owner but he didnt seem very interested in the kid

[ChessGuy]

Did you do any research on what is required for AF Basic Training?

AF basic is one of the easiest programs out there. It's made for kids like your client.

[RyouBakua]

Did you do any research on what is required for AF Basic Training?

AF basic is one of the easiest programs out there. It's made for kids like your client.

Yes

1.5 Mile Run 12:54


kid would do a mile in 13

[ChessGuy]

Yes

1.5 Mile Run 12:54


kid would do a mile in 13

No. That time is required to complete basic. He needs to do it in like 18:00 minutes to be accepted, initially.

[RyouBakua]

No. That time is required to complete basic. He needs to do it in like 18:00 minutes to be accepted, initially.

Yes. I wanted him to complete basic.

Besides, 13 x 1.5 = 19.30

[ChessGuy]

You did what you could.

[RyouBakua]

You did what you could.

Still wish I could have done more

[RyouBakua]

Update


heard the kid shipped out to Basic Training

(havent heard other details but I wish him well)


also

am still doing well at same gym

[iceNsteel]

Hey Kyle

Talked with 2 military guys (both have 15+ yrs, one is SNCO) and they said "He has no idea what he got himself into..."

This isn't really meant to be a shot at the Air Force, but I'd agree with them if he had enlisted in the Army or the Marine Corps. However, we're talking about the Air Force here. The Air Force is a very technically minded branch of the military, and there aren't a lot of MOS within the Air Force where they're going to go nuts on the guy if he isn't in elite condition. Depending on MOS in any branch of the military one's mileage is going to vary with regards to physical standards. Go down to Ft. Hood some time, there will be plenty of future Army nurses drilling in the shade.