Fitness is at the center of what we do.
To Tilla Fit, fitness isn’t optional.
It’s something that every person needs.
Over the past year, we shared 52 reasons WHY people need fitness.
Now we shift to the next question.
HOW do you start?
HOW do you stay consistent?
HOW do you build a lifestyle that lasts?
HOW do you get results?
Over the next 52 weeks, we’ll answer those questions.
Here is week 5 of 52 on HOW to approach fitness.
“How to Succeed When Hiring a Fitness Coach”
Over the last two weeks, we’ve talked about succeeding with at-home workouts and open access gyms.
Today, let’s discuss the third option: hiring a fitness coach.
A great coach can accelerate your progress, keep you accountable, and remove much of the guesswork. But finding the right coach starts with asking the right questions.
Step 1: Know Your Goals
Before you hire anyone, know exactly what you want to accomplish.
Do you want to lose weight?
Build strength?
Improve your cardiovascular health?
Move without pain?
Improve your mental health?
Build relationships?
Write your goals down.
The clearer your destination, the easier it is to find a coach who can help you get there.
Step 2: Research Your Local Options
Start by searching online or asking friends and family where they’ve had a great experience.
Depending on your goals, you might consider a Bootcamp, HIIT class, CrossFit gym, Pilates studio, yoga studio, personal trainer, or another coaching program.
We recommend narrowing your search to the three closest facilities.
Convenience matters.
The closer your gym is to home or work, the more likely you are to stay consistent.
Step 3: Meet the Coach
Before signing up, schedule a conversation.
A good coach shouldn’t spend the entire meeting talking about themselves.
They should spend most of it learning about you.
Your goals.
Your experience.
Your injuries.
Your schedule.
Your lifestyle.
A few great questions to ask include:
• Who do you typically work with?
• Can you share a success story from someone with goals similar to mine?
• What program would you recommend for me?
• How will you measure my progress?
• Do your class times fit my schedule?
Also pay attention to the environment.
Can you picture yourself enjoying the people around you?
Community is often the difference between someone who sticks with fitness for a few months and someone who sticks with it for years.
Step 4: Try Before You Commit
If possible, attend an introductory class or purchase an onboarding package.
Meet the coaches.
Experience the workouts.
Talk with the members.
The best decision is an informed one.
Step 5: Trust the Process
Once you’ve found a coach you believe in, commit to the process.
Your coach should provide the programming.
Teach proper movement.
Answer your questions.
Track your progress.
And help you navigate obstacles along the way.
Your job is simple.
Show up.
Listen.
Work hard.
Stay patient.
The partnership only works when both people do their part.
The Bottom Line
Hiring a coach doesn’t guarantee results.
But hiring the right coach—and committing to the process—can dramatically increase your chances of success.
Find someone you trust.
Find a community you enjoy.
Then let consistency do the rest.
This Week’s Action Step:
If you’ve been thinking about hiring a coach, make a list of three gyms or trainers in your area.
Schedule a conversation with each of them.
Ask questions.
Take an introductory class.
Then choose the place that gives you the greatest confidence you’ll enjoy showing up every week.