EP131: Why Your Fitness Classes & PT Are Failing You

Ever feel like something is missing with your fitness classes? You are showing up, sweating it out, but not really seeing changes in your body?

In this episode, Christina and Ramzia discuss the consequences of random fitness classes or workout sessions that have no rhyme or reason behind them. They touch on things such as elevated cortisol, under recovery, increased appetite, overeating, and lack of periodization.

They explore the benefits of online coaching, including customization, goal alignment, and the importance of mindset; while discussing the limitations of fitness classes in achieving specific body transformation goals as well as injury prevention for unique circumstances.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Christina and Ramzia’s transition from in-person training to online coaching
• Why fitness classes are not effective for specific body transformation goals
• The importance of aligned nutrition is achieving fat loss and muscle growth
• Health benefits of mobility and flexibility work
• The importance of teaching clients how to think and become self-accountable
• Christina gives a shout out to in-person trainer: Jeff Ingram
• Who may benefit from fitness classes and 1:1 personal training
• What to look for in a quality coaching program
• What questions to ask when searching for a coach
• Different phases of fitness, such as cutting fat, reverse dieting and building muscle

Memorable Quotes:

“If you are relying on a fitness class to transform your physique, good f*cking luck.”

"There is a way to do less and achieve more."

“One of the most powerful tools you can give someone is teaching them how to think”

“Why I love Cut and Conquer and why I love online coaching is because we're not just pushing them to lift heavier but we're teaching core values that they're gonna take with them forever.”

Links Mentioned: 

Christina's Instagram: @knifina

Ramzia's Instagram: @fitwramzia

Coaching Application: https://cutandconquer.typeform.com/CQA-application

Free FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightsandwellness/

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