What does trust mean to you? To me it is probably the most important aspect of any friendship or business relationship. It is defined as the “firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something”. Some people give trust too easily, others not at all. When given too easily it can oftentimes come back and bite you – hard. Disappointment, distrust and feelings of feeling duped can result. Interestingly enough, when given too freely, it can mean you don’t really trust anyone. An example of giving trust too freely was explained to me by an acquaintance recently. This person told me that they would “friend” several people – for instance 10 people and if they ever needed help or assistance, hopefully 1 or 2 of the ten would be there. The irony is this person really doesn’t trust anyone.
On the other hand, I rarely give trust. A doubting Thomas – trust is never offered lightly. I can count on one hand the people who I have given my trust. And more times than not, it has come back and bit me hard.
This is a fitness blog, and I want to discuss trust. The public is constantly assaulted with misinformation. Products, outlandish fitness programs, claims of immediate results, they all share one thing in common – they are false and they create distrust by consumers. Some people will never trust….some will trust too easily. Try the scams and hope one of the 10 will work.
Ironically what I am asking you to do – trust what I am about to share with you. If you do what is healthy, everything else falls into place. When it comes to being fit, there are no miracle products, no miracle “short” workouts. There is not one trainer or doctor out there who has figured out the “secret” short workout or diet. Tips to focus on:
Work out as often as you can. 1 hour, three times a week is great.
Eat clean. Eat at home, skip restaurants.
Cardio is your friend. 30 minutes, 3 to 5 times a week is great.
Be wary of supplements. Unless your doctor has a reason to recommend them (if he/she knows for sure you are deficient), then you probably don’t need them.
Get plenty of rest. Recovery is as important as your workouts.
Your trainer is not a doctor. We do a lot. We help improve the health of others – but we are not doctors.
It really is that simple. Find a trainer that you can trust. Good trainers will keep you safe from injury when you work out, they will help you develop muscles correctly, educate you on how to bulk up or lose weight. It really is that simple. Trust me on this.
Yours in health,
Trainer Barb