I'm trying to find a happy medium. I'm a trainer, not a workout buddy. I specialize in building a healthier client, not satiating them. First off, I don't really understand Zumba. Secondly I don't think it's beneficial to those who have any specific needs (30 lbs overweight, joint issues, undiagnosed neurological problems). Thirdly, I just don't want to stand around/ dance with 1 woman twice my age to hideous music at 6AM.
Does anyone have suggestions for a compromise? I'm leaning toward putting some less grotesque music on in the background while we do more of a "bootcamp"/ HIIT workout.
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10-26-2014, 07:06 AM #1Registered User
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Client wants to Zumba- I say it's dumb
You have one body. What are you going to do with it?
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10-26-2014, 09:20 AM #2Registered User
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I find that some people just get bored with traditional workouts and they need something fun. I personally have fun lifting weights, but a lot of people don't. If the person asks me about Zumba I tell them, that's it's a fun workout, but it will not help you achieve results you want. It's better to combine things like diet, weight training, cardio and throw in Zumba from time to time to break up monotony of traditional training.Originally Posted by Squeaki
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10-26-2014, 10:03 AM #3Registered User
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it is dumb
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10-26-2014, 10:10 AM #4Registered User
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If that's what motivates her, and you don't agree, then let her go.
All money ain't good money.
If you need the money.....time to shine up them dance shoes..
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10-26-2014, 10:23 AM #5Registered User
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Let 'em do all the zumba they want provided they follow your program and instructions. I agree it's not very beneficial, but it won't hurt them. Do NOT let them replace real exercise with zumba.
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10-26-2014, 12:05 PM #6Strength Enthusiast
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The best way to get someone interested in exercise is to have them find something fun they enjoy doing. Even zumba isn't the most efficient exercise, if that is what gets her to move on a regular basis it is going to be the most effective for her.Originally Posted by Squeaki
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10-26-2014, 12:19 PM #7Dum Spiro Spero
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Prsonally, I domnot like zumba bevause I m not good at dancing. But my wife wants me to join her so she can have fun, so I join her. It is a good alternative to cardio and HIIT. I've seen old and obese people doing it.
Snce you are a trainer, you are not compelled to join her. If she want to do that on off days or on some cardio days, it is okay, BUT you are not needed there if you don't want to. That is not your forte already. Just explain it to her. Just make sure she follows your routine and diet plan, it should workout properly. If she forces you, drop her. Clients will always be there..
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10-26-2014, 12:21 PM #8Eats carbs @ 11pm
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Post this in our PT forum
You're the trainer, you decide what's best for her results and progress. Let her do Zumba in her time, but not yours (especially if you're not a Zumba instructor anyway). If she doesn't follow your main program, then that's when you worry and you have "the talk".
If she's drifting towards Zumba, she obviously thinks traditional training is boring. So ask yourself, is she the right client for you?advertising/self-promotion not permitted
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10-26-2014, 08:13 PM #9
Why pay you to tell them what do if argue?
If she really know what do, she no be fat."
She probably stay fat forever, people think you bad trainer.
You should fire her?
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10-26-2014, 09:06 PM #10Registered User
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She's paying you to Zumba with her…why not.
Won't hurt you.
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10-27-2014, 05:17 AM #11Registered User
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If they like zumba let them do it. You'll get better results if you like what your doing. Definatly use it with weight lifting thought.
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10-27-2014, 06:45 AM #12Registered User
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Perhaps if she is that obese... Zumba is a for of HIIT for herOriginally Posted by bucsdodgers
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10-27-2014, 08:09 AM #13Registered User
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Let her zumba but still follow your program. It's important that she does something she likes and a good way to get her moving without complaining.
I started that way and it felt hard because I wasn't used to exercise and didn't like it at the time. When you're very obese, any exercise is hard to get through.Defeat is a state of mind. No one is ever defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality.
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