#9 - Programming as a Personal Trainer

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Podcast breakdown:

00:03 🍔 Reflecting on the burger experience

02:12 🤔 Complexity of personal training inputs

03:24 🏋️‍♂️ Starting with programming in personal training

04:36 📝 Initial approach to programming for clients

06:24 🔄 Evolving views on standardized programming

07:47 🧩 Problem-solving and assessing limitations

09:11 🏋️‍♂️ Misconceptions about exercises and muscle building

10:35 🔄 Transition in views on reps and autonomy

13:10 🔄 Individualized rep schemes

18:41 🔄 Varying approaches to rep counting

21:15 🏋️‍♂️ Approach to Rep Execution

23:07 🔄 Adjusting Exercises for Success

25:37 🤔 Considerations for Different Archetypes

27:29 🔄 Customizing Approaches Based on Clients

34:11 📉 Rethinking Performance Metrics

36:13 🔄 Managing Client Expectations

39:01 🔄 Mindset Shifts and Progress

43:37 🏋️‍♂️ Progressive Overload Expectations

45:01 🔄 Nuanced Progression Models

47:29 🏋️‍♂️ Progressive Overload Beyond Weight

53:18 🏋️‍♂️ Overcoming Plateaus and Form Issues

58:41 🏠 Home Gym vs. Commercial Gym Dynamics

01:02:41 📚 Recommended Resource for Program Design

01:05:37 🏋️‍♂️ Training Strategies for Beginners

01:07:02 🤔 Balancing Excitement and Optimal Training

01:11:21 🌐 Leveraging Resources for Motivation