Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2682: Nine Fitness Coaches That Should Be Fired
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Sep 11, 2025 Explore the nine types of ineffective fitness coaches to avoid, from the hype machine to the shame guy. Discover how damaging shame-based practices and extreme dieting can hinder progress. Learn the importance of technique over intensity and why personalized coaching matters. The conversation critiques common misconceptions, highlighting that better results come from sustainable practices, not just harder workouts. Tune in for insights on fostering a productive coach-client relationship!
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Good Coach Vs Bad Coach
- A good coach can transform long-term health while a bad one can do more harm than having no coach at all.
- Bad coaches often teach methods that produce temporary results or long-term aversion to fitness.
Choose Discipline Over Hype
- Avoid trainers who rely solely on motivation and hype because motivation is a temporary feeling.
- Hire coaches who build discipline and behavioral habits that work when motivation fades.
Shame Backfires
- Shaming clients creates secrecy and avoidance, which breaks the coach-client relationship.
- Initial compliance from fear fades into ghosting and cycles of self-medication with food.