Quite often a new client is asked to fill out what seems like cursory “intake forms” such as a Health
Assessment. We have an initial consultation where we review their history, goals and challenges. Then,
some version of a fitness assessment is done. All of this information is used to create exercise
programming that is designed to safely get these clients moving toward their goals.
Keeping these items in mind-
All of the collected information is not always used appropriately.
Many clients (even young athletes) have CVD or other chronic disease risk factors.
Some have diagnosed CVD or other chronic disease such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity and
more…
Many have “old” sports injuries that were never properly rehabilitated, or other orthopedic
concerns/challenges/weaknesses
-Now think back to last week’s discussion, and please discuss why it seems that most of the exercise
programming for new clients involves one of these Hot Fitness Trends, and several reasons for the lack of
program adherence.