190 - Why “Not Enjoying 1-on-1 Training” May Be a Sign You’re Failing as a Coach

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When I first started coaching CrossFit over a decade ago, I didn’t really enjoy running personal training sessions.

CrossFit in a group setting seemed like a magic pill that could solve everyone’s issues, so personal training just seemed unnecessary, overly expensive for the client, and a little boring to run.

For those first several years, I would gladly take a group class over any personal training session.

Over time, my skills evolved as a coach, and my ability to help clients in a deep and individualized way evolved with it.

Personal training became so much more enjoyable for me, and the value clients got in return was night-and-day.

When done correctly, personal training is not just a 1-on-1 version of a group fitness class.

It’s a chance to deliver individualized value to help clients overcome pain or injuries, develop complex skills and techniques, or train for a specific sport or event. And these types of high-value solutions are almost always best delivered in a 1-on-1 environment.

In today’s episode, we discuss why some coaches may be adverse to 1-on-1 training, and why that may be a sign that it’s time for you to double down on your skills and education as a coach.