Top 10 Tips for Coaching Blues

Safety concerns need to be recognized and addressed at the beginning. In all training sessions, Blues need to be reassured that the exercise/approach is safe and will, in fact, prevent injury. For example, emphasize the importance of stretching to avoid injury.

Blues have specific goals in mind when working with a trainer, and they want to chart and record them. Clarify goals and determine how progress will be measured (computer entries, cards, etc.) at the outset.

Blues respect authoritative research. References to literature on exercise physiology are appreciated and add credibility to the importance of exercise.

Blues want an organized approach, and a well-formulated plan. They do not expect the coaching sessions to be fun.

Break training session up, step-by-step—making sure they completely understand and can master each step before going to the next. For example, demonstrate and explain in detail the muscle group being worked. Emphasize correct form and technique.

Once a program is developed, Blues are comfortable with routine. Make any changes incremental in progression.

Focus on the concrete. Don’t expect Blues to improvise. Blues do not naturally trust mind/body/spirit messages from trainers.

In a series of training sessions, a trainer should begin with a brief review of the last session to assure that information is secured in their minds. Blues might be silent about what they don’t understand. Do not equate silence with understanding or agreement.

Conduct sessions in private or less central area(s) of the gym to remove distractions and create privacy.

If possible, each training session should be held in the same space in the gym, using exactly the same equipment for each session.

Keep in Mind

Blues with Efficiency have a pragmatic approach to fitness sessions, and want to get down to business right away.

Blues with Harmony look for a friendly, personal trainer and like to exchange pleasantries.

Blue

Conscientious, committed, and safety-conscious, Blues approach to exercise is dutiful and without internal debate. They are very tuned in to their bodies, and correct form is essential to them. Steady and methodical, Blues prefer to focus on one thing at a time. They enjoy keeping track of their progress and take comfort in following programs that have been tested and proven effective.

Green

Minimalist and practical, Greens are naturally observant of the physical details and small variations in their environment. The natural world beckons, and Greens easily blend in. Being outside makes them feel alive, so getting their exercise through activities of daily living, including working outside, makes sense. Greens are motivated to maintain a level of fitness so they can participate in the outdoor activities and challenges that are important to them.

Gold

Traditional and conservative in their approach to exercise, Golds avoid trendy fitness fads. With a reverence for tradition and finding comfort in the familiar, Golds seek a balanced life, aiming not to overdo. Golds prefer structure and routine, valuing experience, safety, proven methods, and information from experts. They’re proud of what they do and enjoy sharing the results.

Purple

Disciplined and consistent, Purples approach exercise with an objective, and always with a plan. Purples organize exercise into categories, such as cardio, strength, and flexibility. They are attracted to variety and experiment with different approaches from time to time, but they are soon drawn back to exercise they can make routine. Once they incorporate exercise into their lives, they generally stay with it.

Red

Fast paced and in the moment, Reds love to be where the action is. Reds experience life through their senses, craving stimulation and adventure from the physical world. Moving is natural; physical activity is about being alive. Because Reds are oriented to activity in the physical world, the idea of putting time aside for “exercise” seems tedious and boring unless they are training for a goal with others. Reds understand the importance of fitness and naturally incorporate it in their physically active lifestyle.

Saffron

Playful and spontaneous, Saffrons are attracted to activities that are flexible and convenient. Needing opportunities for self-expression, they tend to lose interest in anything too structured. Easily bored and internally demanding of themselves, Saffrons enjoy challenging activities with the right combination of fun, freedom, and flow. A sense of play is appealing, making fun activities, either solo or alongside like-minded others, a high priority.

Ingenious and opportunistic, Silvers wrap exercise in disguise. Having an alter-native purpose keeps them engaged. Silvers enjoy activities that are convenient, requiring minimal process and planning. They are attracted to new ideas and possibilities and to activities that can be done with others. They enjoy variety and tend to cycle through fitness passions. Alternatively, they might avoid the temptation of novelty and keep their exercise program simple.

Silver

White

Private and self-contained, Whites are attracted to physical activity they can structure at their own pace. Exercise provides alone time for reflection. Jarred by interruptions and chaos, Whites require orderly environments that provide necessary calm. Outdoor settings and familiar paths and activities are appealing. Advanced planning makes it happen.

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