10. Why We Should Stop Doing Traditional Fitness Assessments with Clients w/ Christin Everson

Our certifications and traditional formal educational pathways tell us to do physiological assessments with our clients, but what if that is no longer the right thing to do? Christin Everson comes on the Far Side of Fitness to discuss this alternative view on conducting physiological assessments for personal training clients. Christin owns a fitness consulting and education business serving fitness businesses, recreation organizations, and their fitness professionals. Her work helps to redefine the fitness experience for new and returning exercisers by helping fitness professionals provide exercise experiences that facilitate belonging. Christin has an MS in Kinesiology and a BA in Psychology and is an ACE certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Medical Exercise Specialist, and Behavior Change Specialist. Christin's Links: www.ChristinEverson.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-everson-ms-a9b90249/ Dr. D's Links: Website: www.doctordarianparker.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darianparker/ Dr. D's Affiliate: Stick Mobility Get your flexibility back and prevent injuries with Stick Mobility. Training Sticks improve range of motion, muscle activation, coordination, and body awareness to build a strong foundation for better movement. Go to this Link or copy to your browser https://stickmobility.com/darian-parker and use the discount code: 1CEC828F154 to get 10% off of your purchase. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction: Questioning Body Composition Testing 00:14 Personal Experience: Realizing the Harm 01:43 Industry Shift: Moving Away from Testing 02:15 Client Reactions and Trainer Accuracy 02:45 The Emotional Impact on Clients 05:52 Gym Practices and Memberships 06:44 Rethinking Fitness Assessments 08:24 The Importance of Client Experience 09:53 Building Client Relationships 20:42 Creating Successful Experiences 23:41 Long-Term Client Success 28:56 Final Thoughts and Re