Top 10 Tips for Coaching Whites

Whites have a high need to feel comfort-able in a fitness facility. Give them a thorough tour of facility. Show them the equipment and various spaces to build familiarity.

Whites tend to set up their own fitness programs, after study and reflection. If they do consult a trainer, they’re looking for specific information. Trainers should communicate that they respect Whites independent approach.

When describing training principles and objectives, begin with an overview before going into details. The overview should address exercise in categories (flexibility, strength, cardio).

The only way Whites can use information is when they can organize it. Present it systematically, with no random tips, lessons, or suggestions. Stay with the plan. Whites don’t appreciate surprises.

Give them time; this type does not like to be rushed. Don’t pack too much into a session, but leave time for reflection.

With their intuitive nature, Whites readily see the mind/body/spirit connection. Explore this aspect in your communication and recommendations of indoor and outdoor activities.

Training sessions are viewed as work and Whites enjoy creating a routine. Don’t worry about making training sessions fun.

Consider planning sessions at off-peak times; Whites like calm and privacy and will likely appreciate a quieter space. Explain the predictable traffic flow of the facility so they can choose to exercise when crowds are down.

Your challenge as a trainer is to address Whites need for constant self-improvement while providing comfort in routines. For example, add intensity to familiar exercises.

Advance planning is important to Whites. Advise them as to changes in fitness schedules, disruptions in service, and other routine breakers. If their trusted trainer is leaving, assist in providing a transition to a new trainer.

Keep in Mind

Whites with Efficiency expect a trainer to have a high level of proficiency and knowledge and will challenge them with tough questions.

Whites with Harmony look for friendly and supportive coaches. They respond best to those who communicate their interest and caring, while at the same time are committed to help them reach their goals.

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.

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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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