FITLETE Radio | A Personal Training News and Fitness Industry Q&A Show Coach’s Spotlight: Meet Carmie Hawkins | S2:Ep7
Aug 29, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Carmie Hawkins, owner of Carmie Hawk Fitness, shares her journey in empowering women to embrace a joyful, sustainable approach to health. She emphasizes personalized coaching, meeting clients at their limits, and demystifying nutrition myths. Carmie highlights the importance of building strong coach-client relationships and setting realistic goals. With a tech-savvy approach, she utilizes simple tools for effective client programming, all while adding a touch of humor about her playful cat, Nixie.
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Missing Cat Meltdown
- Carmie panicked when her cat Nixie went missing and searched the house calling his name loudly.
- The cat was found locked in a front storage closet after the kids had accidentally shut and locked it earlier that day.
Prioritize Scope And Safe Modifications
- Respect scope of practice and refer clients to PTs, doctors, or therapists when needed.
- Modify training (rest, mobility, machines) and keep clients active within safe limits instead of an all-or-nothing approach.
Show Capability, Not Limitations
- Highlight what clients can do rather than what they can't and lower barriers to entry.
- Push them past self-limiting beliefs by offering achievable, not overwhelming, steps.