Should you show your friend the rope or let them get a coach first?
Today I want to talk about a topic that is very close to my heart and I see daily in my job and when I'm training.
There's training together, and then there is "showing the newbie the ropes".
Now before you yell at me and stop reading. Yes, there are cases of this working out for the best and the 'Newbee' actually benefiting from the other person. I have seen it work and even done it myself when I first started.
But...
This isn't about the 5% that truly know what they are doing when they bring their friend in for a workout and train them.
Reasons Why You Should Consider Getting a Coach
Well, really it's a rant and hopefully a lesson. If you are new to the gym please please go to someone that is trained to train you and knows how to best get your body moving.
Each body is different and even knowing you have your form down for you doesn't mean your friend that is new to the gym will have the same set-up, squat patten, deadlift cues or pattern. We need to understand when to help and when to refer.
I see it too much, people showing another bad form. once you learn that bad form it's really hard for us coaches to get them out of it, not to mention the risk of injury is sky-high.
Just trying to save some money on coaching.
I totally get this, but would you rather pay?
1 or 2 sessions with a coach to learn the basics cost maybe $150
or
Rehab/ operation for an injury that happened due to bad form for years costing $500 to $10,000+.
I know what I would pick.
Please pick wisely and make Brad happy :) #badformnomore :)
Let us know what you think in the comments.
To sum up, the bad form needs to stop and learning right the first time is way easier than reteaching and fixing movement patterns for both the client and coach.
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