I recently stumbled upon a interesting article: . As a certified personal trainer myself, I read through each secret, mostly nodding my head. Because believe it or not theyre mostly true. Maybe theyre not all true for me personally as a trainer, but I can easily attribute them to other trainers both good ones and not-so-good ones- Ive worked with.

I know a number of trainers who have relied on and cigarettes to stave off hunger in order to fit in a smaller-sized workout pant. I know a lot of trainers who work out hard, and often play hard pounding beers and pizza most of the weekend. There are definitely trainers who dial up the customer service for higher-profile clients, and Id be remiss to not admit that some clients Ive had myself didnt really need me to get a good workout. Also, believe me that all trainers hate it when you cancel an appointment at the last minute, even if you do pay for the session.

Surprised? Dont be. Personal trainers really arent that different from you. Sure, they have more workout experience and knowledge than you do, and them standing there with that clipboard and correcting your form makes them seem like theyre superhuman sometimes, but they have a lot of the same health and wellness hang-ups and struggles that you probably do.

Working in the personal training industry can be tough. Theres pressure to look a certain way, and the hours are downright brutal. Its not uncommon to put in 50+ hours at the gym each week, with appointments ranging from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. for most. Between the , the pressure to be thin and muscular, the long hours and , personal trainers can easily fall into the trap of using less-than-healthy means to perk themselves up, including junk food, and happy hours to de-stress.

Just like anyone else, personal trainers give in to temptation every now and again. They miss workouts. They have cravings for junk food. They lose their willpower just like you do. In a nutshell, theyre human. So the next time you start comparing yourself to a trainer either thinking they dont understand your struggles or that theyre perfect in every way remember that no one is perfect, including personal trainers. Healthy living and staying fit is a journey, not a destination. Were on our own paths no matter what we do for a living.

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