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One thing that we all strive to do in every aspect of our lives is to become more productive. Whether we are at work, in the gym or just getting some work done around the house, we want to get things done. But sometimes we don’t always follow through. We have a set goal, we are motivated, but once we begin, we see, to lose our drive. We need to turn that motivation into commitment.
Personal trainers know this all too well. A client is enthusiastic about reaching a fitness level so they visit a gym. Now, the personal trainer needs to turn that initial enthusiasm into a long term commitment. For example, purchasing a product or signing up for personal training services so they can reach their fitness goal. For this we need a transtheoretical model for behaviour change.
What Is The Transtheoretical Model?
The Transtheoretical Model, or the Stages of Change Model, was originally developed in the late 1970s by Prochaska and DiClemente. It determined that subjects were willing to change their behaviour only if they were ready to do so. The Transtheoretical Model suggests that people undergo six stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination. Termination is typically used only for health-related behaviour changes such as people quitting smoking, overeating or another bad habit.
Relating The Transtheoretical Model To Your Clients
Through these various stages, we can see slight behaviour changes until the final goal is achieved. There are ways that we can practically do this with a client to ensure they reach their fitness goals. They must first have the precontemplation and contemplation stages complete which is why they have decided to go to the gym or contact you in the first place. Now it is up to you to help them prepare for the behaviour change by creating a diet and exercise routine that will give them the roadmap they need to reach their goals.
Once you have created a fitness programme that meets their needs and that can help them reach their goals, the action and maintenance stages come into play. Action is where you help them understand the workout programme and complete the exercises. They will begin to exercise more frequently and eat healthier so they can achieve their fitness goal. The maintenance stage is a joint effort between you and your client and it involves continuing the workout programme, eating healthy foods and monitoring their progress.
Finally, the termination stage is where they reach their goal weight or fitness level and see the results of their efforts. The maintenance stage continues from this point and your client will be healthier and happier with their new body.
Why You Need Your Clients To Succeed
By using the Transtheoretical Model, you have helped a client successfully reach their fitness goal and that means you have succeeded in your job as well. The more successes you have, the more clients you will have and that means more profits as a personal trainer.
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To learn more about the Transtheoretical Model and how it can make turning motivation into commitment for your clients easier and more effective, contact PT Skills today!
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