Before I get into my personal training philosophy I have to make a clarification. To me, a philosophy is a Magnum Opus. The things I stand by day in and day out. The things that I’ll always believe in make up my philosophy. It’s kind of like morals and fundamentals. They’re always there for me to fall back on. Beyond my philosophy is my methodology. My methods are things that change when I learn something new. Some things change more frequently than others, but the bottom line is that my methodology is what I have when I put pen to paper.

My training philosophy can be summed up with these three pillars:

1. Be efficient

2. Manage stress

3. Be consistent

Be Efficient

Finding efficient ways to do things has always been one of my strengths. I’ve been accused of not being efficient, but taking the easy way out. I don’t think that we should ever be punished for finding efficient ways to do things. When it comes to the human body, efficiency is what it was built for. Your body will always try to take the path of least resistance. As a coach and trainer, it’s my responsibility to make sure that your movement is not only efficient, but also safe and effective. Efficient movement can sometimes look like poor form, and I take it upon myself to keep my clients form in check.

Manage Stress

It’s what exercise is all about. By exercising, you are invariably inflicting stress upon your body. As you probably know, not all stress is bad though. Exercise is a good kind of stress. However, there can be a fine line between good stress and bad stress. Being able to know when enough is enough is all part of being able to manage that stress. Throughout the years, I’ve learned to recognize the signs of good stress turning into bad stress and having a plan for managing it.

Be Consistent

Coach Mike Boyle once wrote, “A bad program done well is better than a good program done poorly.” To me, this quote says; be consistent. Even if it may not be your best effort, something is often times, better than nothing. Although, this goes with managing stress, most of the time consistency is the biggest roadblock to an individual’s success. My job as a coach is to empower you to be as consistent as possible and to show you that there are no overnight successes. Your goals will come with hard work, and consistency.

In health,

Jaison Naiker

Jaison Naiker is a personal trainer in the Seattle area. If you're interested in reaching your goals and getting REAL RESULTS from your fitness and strength program, contact him right away!

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