Olubunmi Akinyemi, as the owner of Jungle Fitness, employs many
personal trainers who work with clients on an individual basis to help
them achieve their personal fitness goals and reach their potential.
These trainers work with clients of all abilities, from athletes
recovering from injuries to trying to gain a competitive edge, to
professionals with limited time. No matter the client, or the employer
for that matter, all personal trainers can find success if they follow
these three tips for success:
- Educate yourself. This is to say, “do your homework.” Olubunmi Akinyemi tells his personal trainers for Jungle Fitness to stay ahead of all fitness trends and have answers when clients have questions. The more you know about the reasons why certain exercises are needed at certain times, the more clients will follow your fitness plans. That said…
- Say, “I don’t know.” One of the worst things that a personal trainer can do, according to Olubunmi Akinyemi, is give a client bad information. If you don’t know the answer to a question, tell the client you don’t know and make a note to find the answer for next time.
- Admit mistakes. Personal fitness clients know that their trainers are human, too. They don’t expect you to be perfect. Admit when you’re wrong about a particular course of action or advice. This will endear you to most clients and prevent them from thinking an injury or a mistake is all their fault.
