Training Ed - TED

Accountability isn’t about constantly reminding your clients what they should be doing.

It starts with setting clear, realistic expectations, understanding why they’re struggling, and knowing when to adjust the plan or hold them to their commitment.

Sometimes the client needs more accountability. Sometimes the coaching needs to improve.

Follow this series for more education on becoming a better personal trainer 💪

Getting older doesn’t mean your best results are behind you.

Your routine just needs to evolve with your life. Instead of chasing quick fixes or trying to outwork your schedule, build habits that actually fit the season you’re in.

Consistency will take you further than constantly doing more.

Follow Training Ed for practical fitness advice built for real life. 💪

Personal trainers, do you want better client retention?

Clients don’t stay because you constantly give them new exercises. They stay when they feel understood, see their progress, and trust that there’s a plan behind what they’re doing.

Great retention is built on trust, communication, and a consistently great coaching experience.

Trainers, what’s one thing you always do in a client’s first 30 days? 👇

The sleep tip that changed my life had nothing to do with supplements… 😴📱

I simply stopped charging my phone beside my bed.

When your phone is within reach, “just one more scroll” can easily turn into another 30 minutes awake. Instead of relying on willpower every night, remove the temptation altogether.

Try this tonight:
📱 Charge your phone outside the bedroom
⏰ Use a basic alarm clock
🛏️ Keep a consistent wake-up time—even on weekends

Better sleep doesn’t have to be about adding another supplement or buying something new.

It’s about removing the thing that’s keeping you awake.

Save this and try it tonight. 💤

The best personal trainer in your area probably isn’t the trainer who knows the most exercises.

Knowledge matter but great coaching goes far beyond programming workouts.

The trainers who become difficult to replace know how to:

• Listen to what their clients actually need
• Turn complicated concepts into simple, actionable plans
• Know when to push and when to pull back
• Build confidence instead of making clients feel incompetent
• Track progress and adjust when necessary
• Communicate consistently outside of sessions
• Show up prepared and remember the details
• Continue learning without talking over their clients
• Run their training like a professional service

Your education makes you knowledgeable.

Your communication, reliability, empathy, and ex*****on make you a great coach.

And when you combine all of them? You create a client experience people don’t want to leave.

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If you’re eating two to three hours beforehand, have a normal meal containing:

A useful serving of carbohydrates
Approximately one serving of protein
A low to moderate amount of fat
Foods you already know digest well

If you’re eating 30 to 60 minutes beforehand, keep it smaller and easier to digest:

Fruit and a protein shake
Greek yogurt and fruit

Carbohydrate needs depend on the duration and intensity of the session. Fat and fiber aren’t bad, but large amounts immediately before training can slow digestion and leave some people feeling heavy.

Pre-exercise carbohydrate and protein can support training and recovery, but the ideal amount and timing depend on the individual and the session.

The best pre-workout meal is one that gives you energy without making you feel like you’re training with a brick in your stomach.

Comment “TED” if you need more help with your nutrition and want to ask questions directly to a trainer!