Overweight fitness instructors
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I'm a Rugby player "larger" coaches (and players, come to that) are everywhere and surprisingly fit - 80 minutes of Rugby on match day is no mean feat for anybody.0
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I have yet to figure out what gyms these are that people are going to...I have never seen an obese group fitness instructor...and none of the trainers at any of the three gyms I've been in over the last couple of years have looked particularly out of shape or anything. There was one strength coach at my previous gym who wasn't super lean, but well within a healthy BF%...but he was also a power-lifting/strength coach and wasn't so much concerned with 10% BF and all that. One of the PTs at my current gym is sitting right around 17% right now, but he's at the end of a bulk cycle..
I don't know...maybe people are just going to ****ty gyms or something.
My main "gym" is really just a rec centre (ice rinks, indoor soccer fields, pool, track) that also has a fitness center. While the trainers are certified, I wouldn't expect them to be super elite athletes or anything. There aren't many actual gyms where I live - we just finally got a Good Life fitness this past spring. Other than that, there's a women's only gym, a couple MMA facilities and a fitness club that caters to the wealthier crowd. I work with a trainer at one of the MMA places once a week, and all of the trainers there are ripped - which I would expect in a place like that!0 -
Kinda like going to a dentist that has bad teeth? Maybe like asking a fat doctor about weight loss?
You live in a town with two dentists.
One has good teeth, the other has bad teeth. Which one do you go to?
The one with the bad teeth because clearly the one with the good teeth is a crappy dentist.0 -
Stevie Wonder can't see music sheets nor write them (unless in braille) and is one of the greatest artists ever. Coaches are overweight a lot of times. Doesn't mean they are VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE about their sport and strategy.Kinda like going to a dentist that has bad teeth? Maybe like asking a fat doctor about weight loss?
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I guess it shouldn't really make a difference...look a the people that coach footballers, boxers, athletes etc they're not all fit and/or a healthy weight.
Buuuut, well, I can't say I would be interested in attending a class with an overweight instructor or trainer.0 -
Personally, it says to me that the trainers can't even get fit with their workouts. How do they expect participants to get fit? Nope, no overweight trainers.
We are always emphasizing the importance of diet over exercies: you can't out exercise a bad diet, abs are made in the kitchen, etc. So the fact that the trainer or instructor can't "get fit" from his or her own workout alone says little. You or I couldn't shed much fat through workout alone, either.0 -
Getting fit and getting lean are 2 different things though. A lean person isn't necessarily a fit person.Personally, it says to me that the trainers can't even get fit with their workouts. How do they expect participants to get fit? Nope, no overweight trainers.
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Meh, I've had a heavy spin instructor. The class was fine. He seemed to be in great shape.
But I really don't think overweight fitness instructors should be surprised that they have a hard time finding work.0 -
Lol, the one my insurance covers.:laugh: :laugh:Kinda like going to a dentist that has bad teeth? Maybe like asking a fat doctor about weight loss?
You live in a town with two dentists.
One has good teeth, the other has bad teeth. Which one do you go to?
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Getting fit and getting lean are 2 different things though. A lean person isn't necessarily a fit person.Personally, it says to me that the trainers can't even get fit with their workouts. How do they expect participants to get fit? Nope, no overweight trainers.
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yea but lean or appearance is most peoples goals anyway.
For sure someone could be a very good trainner and be overweight or even not practice what they preach whatsoever.
if they can otherwise prove that they know what they are talking about (degree hanging on wall, lots of satisfied customers, etc), then it might be something worth considering0 -
Honestly for me it depends what the instructor is for.
If it was for an Cardio class where a lot of jumping takes place (like Zumba) and I haven't taken one for the longest of time maybe 5 - 6 years now it would matter to me. I would have a pause in my mind for a minute maybe seeing an "overweight" instructor and I mean really overweight.
It won't phase me at all how the instructor's physique is if he/she is for yoga, strength training, running (coach). That's where I search for how much knowledgeable the person is.
Different sports different attitude.0 -
I've done spin & zumba classes with overweight instructors in the past and have not ever really felt like I got a good workout with those instructors vs the more fit instructors.0
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I don't disagree on lean and appearance, but that has more to do with nutrition (as we in MFP land know) than actual exercise.
Getting fit and getting lean are 2 different things though. A lean person isn't necessarily a fit person.Personally, it says to me that the trainers can't even get fit with their workouts. How do they expect participants to get fit? Nope, no overweight trainers.
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yea but lean or appearance is most peoples goals anyway.
For sure someone could be a very good trainner and be overweight or even not practice what they preach whatsoever.
if they can otherwise prove that they know what they are talking about (degree hanging on wall, lots of satisfied customers, etc), then it might be something worth considering
One could get lean and look better by just eating less with no exercise at all.
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If mildly overweight, but physically fit (endurance etc.) - yes.
If “morbidly obese” – no.
My choice would be someone that was once overweight and out of shape, but has lost the weight etc. and kept it off for 2 years or more. That I personally think is inspirational.0 -
I don't disagree on lean and appearance, but that has more to do with nutrition (as we in MFP land know) than actual exercise.
Getting fit and getting lean are 2 different things though. A lean person isn't necessarily a fit person.Personally, it says to me that the trainers can't even get fit with their workouts. How do they expect participants to get fit? Nope, no overweight trainers.
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yea but lean or appearance is most peoples goals anyway.
For sure someone could be a very good trainner and be overweight or even not practice what they preach whatsoever.
if they can otherwise prove that they know what they are talking about (degree hanging on wall, lots of satisfied customers, etc), then it might be something worth considering
One could get lean and look better by just eating less with no exercise at all.
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thats true, but i'm simply saying its one means of assessing someones level of fitness, flawed tho it maybe.
but thats besides the point. i'm simply saying the instructor should have something to back them up, wether that be thier body as a walking advertisment, word of mouth from happy customers, or maybe even just being that physically impressive in whatever class they are instructing0 -
I have to admit that it does turn me off to see overweight fitness instructors...My BAD...but I cannot trust someone who does not practice what they preach!
Fit instructors Motivate me..and challenge me to do better...0 -
I had a slightly over weight instructor back in the day when I used to do aerobics. He was fit though, high energy and would say hilarious things to motivate people such as, "slim is in and fat is out!"... and when someone was struggling (normally a thin girl), he would say, "You are fat on the inside! let's go!"... Everyone appreciated him because he was obviously fat and saying all this was just hilarious. Another very ripped instructor tried this approach and the members didn't take unto him too kindly... lol. The point of the matter is, if the instructor is fit and know how to energize the class, I'll definitely sign up to join. However, if the instructor is ripped and doesn't engage or motivate the class, I will not join. I prefer a high intensity class, no matter who is teaching.0
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Kinda like going to a dentist that has bad teeth? Maybe like asking a fat doctor about weight loss?
You live in a town with two dentists.
One has good teeth, the other has bad teeth. Which one do you go to?
I'd find out who was looking after the dentist with good teeth, and go to that person!0 -
I guess it depends on where I am in my goals. I would want a fitness instructor who could keep up with me, at least. I don't have any problems with overweight fitness instructors, but I think they can better help people who are also overweight. But I am talking seriously overweight, like 50+ pounds to lose. Not like, has an extra 5 pounds or whatever.0
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You're motivated by the "look". Hate to tell you that you could do the same exact workout and look NOTHING like them. You could even eat exactly like they do an look nothing like them.I have to admit that it does turn me off to see overweight fitness instructors...My BAD...but I cannot trust someone who does not practice what they preach!
Fit instructors Motivate me..and challenge me to do better...
Mark Rippetoe is considered a great coach and trainer. Even well versed people in fitness like to attend his seminars. But dude is definitely a bit overweight and looks nothing like an athlete.
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