Top 10 Tips for Coaching Purples

Purples needs to apply their own vision and critical thinking to anything they do, so trainers will need to work with them to develop routines according to their vision and goals.

Purples enjoy the amenities of a fitness facility and, with advanced planning, will enjoy creating a routine and making use of a well-appointed locker room and spa facilities.

Staying in shape is part of what Purples expect of themselves. A trainer can provide value in assisting them to address these expectations.

Organize a fitness plan into categories, showing that all areas are covered. With their intuitive nature, Purples see the mind/body/spirit connections. Include this aspect in one of the categories addressed.

Purples enjoy routine, but are willing to experiment with new classes and offerings. Who knows, they might incorporate these new offerings into their routine.

If not engaging a trainer on a regular basis, Purples enjoy checking in for a “tune up” to be sure they’re on track or to take their routine to a higher level.

Be aware of Purples’ tendency to let their minds drift into internal musings. You may need to provide a constant physical presence, with plenty of eye contact, to keep them focused and attentive to the task at hand.

Don’t worry about making workouts fun; it’s a plus if they enjoy the session, but fitness is about work and improvement.

Purples like to control their environment and have strong preferences. If possible, let them choose a location in the gym for their training session.

Purples will share feedback about a fitness facility and expect an immediate response.

Keep in Mind

Purples with Efficiency employ a trainer to help them achieve targeted results with a minimum of wasted effort. The relationship is business-like and impersonal.

Purples with Harmony tend to develop personal relationships with their trainers. They expect a coach to be friendly and enthusiastic about their progress.

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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