Often, when we’ve worked with a regular client over an extended period of time, it’s easy to become complacent with the type of workout that you’re offering. Being physically and mentally tired or preoccupied with other things can lead to mediocre workouts that reflect your mood and energy levels.
While it isn’t realistic to drop everything that’s important and of concern to you for your clients, you need to have the self-expectation and discipline to be able to put whatever is on your mind somewhere else for the hour that you’re training. Trying to focus on your clients needs to guide the session will shift attention away from whatever it is you’re thinking about.
In order to do this, it’s imperative (metaphorically speaking – although literally as well at our studio!) that you ‘leave your shoes at the door’.