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Post by davisk on Aug 27, 2009 14:26:00 GMT -5
Question for the ladies or anyone, how can I convince my wife to lay off the treadmill and actually prioritize strength training? About 6 months ago, I actually had her doing 3 days a week of UFP quadplexes for about 2 months ;D. I think it became too hard for her, and then eventually she said she missed the treadmill  . Since that time she has been all about the treadmill and elliptical, of course without any progress, and as a result recently she has said that she wants to get back into strength training but still wants to incorporate that stupid treadmill. She is fairly slim (5'5" about 110-115), although not much training or athletic history. I would like her to hire Theo as a coach, but her diet is crap and she has no intention of changing that anytime soon. So I was thinking of doing a one time program. Any thoughts or comments? |
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Post by Theo Papatheofanous on Aug 28, 2009 9:06:42 GMT -5
Davis,
Although UFP is an excellent program,the reality remains that 'needs state' of said trainee must be prioritized.I don;t know her athletic history or muscle maturity BUT the UFP is quite advanced as far as I'm concerned,thus someone new to strength training might not 'create' the necessary effect...there's a learning curve with training protocols and sometimes we need to start from the first initial step and progressively advance higher up the ladder...this way it will serve its purpose in more ways than one...I'm not sure what her goals are but obviously something that is catered to her specifically based on her NEEDS will be optimal for sure.In addition,although steady state gets a bad wrap these days,fact remains that it is an effective tool,especially when considering recuperation as well as fat-loss...it's another great tool in the tool box as far as I'm concerned.
Best,
Theo
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Post by davisk on Aug 28, 2009 9:44:34 GMT -5
I understand the UFP was probably too much for her, although she was doing less overall volume. At that time, I also was doing the UFP. I think her goals are just to be lean and more defined.
You're right Theo, about the 'needs state'. I'm not a coach, but it just peeves me when I see people especially women prioritizing cardio to the point of doing nothing else usually because they think that lifting weights will make them big and bulky. You're also correct in that I don't think she was able to 'create' the necessary effect especially as a beginner.
She likes to go for walks. Would that be considered steady state, or would it have to be done specifically at a brisk pace? When she was doing the UFP she stopped jogging on the treadmill and instead we just went for walks. When you refer to steady state do you mean fast walking, jogging, or both?
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Post by Theo Papatheofanous on Aug 28, 2009 10:00:42 GMT -5
Davis,
Steady state comes in all shapes and sizes and yes,a brisk walk is considered steady state;steady state CAN be used on top of a well designed strength training program to aid in the fat-loss department as well as a recuperative method...it can be implemented in many ways.As a coach myself,the majority of women that come to me will want to 'tighten up and tone' as well as drop weight/fat.Women need to remember that adding muscle (not necessarily TONS...LOL) will aid in fat loss as well as revive their present metabolic state which is 'key',especially when you consider the LONG RUN...I mean how can a woman expect to look 'lean & tight' without adding muscle and dropping fat ? It won't just happen on the treadmill that is for sure.
Theo
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Post by davisk on Aug 28, 2009 11:02:59 GMT -5
I see exactly what you are saying. My sister-in-law is short and overweight, quite possibly 200+ lbs. Recently, she seems to want to try to lose weight, righteously so. What is she doing - running on the treadmill. After a month, she posted on Facebook that she lost 14 lbs and also how the running is getting easier.
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Post by Theo Papatheofanous on Aug 28, 2009 11:24:47 GMT -5
Davis,
Advise to watch those knees...running is obviously getting easier...she's carrying 14lbs less...but watch those knees man.
Theo
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Post by davisk on Aug 28, 2009 12:13:10 GMT -5
I remember in Scott's Seminar DVD he addressed this to the crowd. What do you do with someone who is overweight and wants to lose weight? She is the prime example. In general w/o an assessment, don't you think she should be doing some form of strength training and instead of running on the treadmill, maybe power walking with the kids and/or hubby?
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Post by Theo Papatheofanous on Aug 28, 2009 12:43:06 GMT -5
Davis,
Based on her brief situation you've described,any stimulus is good stimulus...nevertheless,running is NOT my prefered method for FAT-LOSS when overweight.There's much better and safer ways...
Theo
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Post by darius on Aug 28, 2009 15:37:41 GMT -5
I remember in Scott's Seminar DVD he addressed this to the crowd. What do you do with someone who is overweight and wants to lose weight? She is the prime example. In general w/o an assessment, don't you think she should be doing some form of strength training and instead of running on the treadmill, maybe power walking with the kids and/or hubby? my 0.2 cents I have worked with 'oversized' women in the past, and MET remains best tool to get the job done. Of course she won't be doing burpees with a push-up and DB snatch, but most exercises can be indeed digressed to 'doable' level. Darius |
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Post by davisk on Oct 20, 2009 12:49:32 GMT -5
I've talked to my wife recently about a one time custom training program, but she insists that she doesn't want to give up the treadmill or elliptical.  How do you deal with a client who feels this way? |
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Post by Theo Papatheofanous on Oct 21, 2009 8:24:02 GMT -5
Davis,
There is a learning curve that needs to be established before one can venture into an "uncomfortable" zone...doing the same thing day in and day out is comfy...now,if your wife is happy with herself and is getting her desired results,then by all means...keep doing what she is doing...BUT,if she's not happy with her results,then doing the same thing mindlessly won't work "all of a sudden"...it's once again about present needs state of the individual and getting the right messages across...nevertheless,if she is happy,then the following applies : "if it ain't broke,don't fix it".
Theo
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. Since that time she has been all about the treadmill and elliptical, of course without any progress, and as a result recently she has said that she wants to get back into strength training but still wants to incorporate that stupid treadmill. She is fairly slim (5'5" about 110-115), although not much training or athletic history. I would like her to hire Theo as a coach, but her diet is crap and she has no intention of changing that anytime soon. So I was thinking of doing a one time program. Any thoughts or comments?
How do you deal with a client who feels this way?