As a younger fitness trainer working in large gym settings, I found immense satisfaction in connecting with clients and guiding them through their fitness journeys. Under the guidance of Fitness Managers, I was trained on how to effectively coach my clients. However, as I worked with them, I often sensed that their reasons for training were superficial or surface-level—something I didn’t fully endorse. While we achieved short-term results, I knew these transformations wouldn’t last, leaving me feeling unfulfilled in truly supporting their long-term success.
While I knew how to help people get in shape, build muscle, and lose fat, the deeper motivations behind their training remained hidden, locked away within them. I stuck to the standard questions I was taught to ask:
“What are you looking to accomplish in our training?”
“Are there any limitations or injuries I should be aware of?”
“Is there a timeline, like a wedding or event, we need to hit our targets by?”
The answers were usually predictable: “I want to lose weight and gain muscle,” “I want to be healthy,” or “I have an event in six weeks and want to look more toned.”
Based on their responses, I would create workout and nutrition plans tailored to their fitness levels and lifestyles, with a target date in mind. We would achieve those goals, but it often felt like something was missing—the real reason they chose to train with me in the first place, which we ultimately failed to uncover.
At Fit 2 Faith, I’ve discovered how to truly connect with my clients by recognizing and nurturing their unique qualities. Each client carries a seed of beauty and creative power within them, and I am committed to helping them cultivate it. Many people train to reclaim their lives from events, anxiety, people, depression, or illnesses that have made them feel less than they are.
Building strong bodies and pursuing health are crucial, but the real question is: What will you do with that strength and health? This is a key missing piece—the reason you train. Understanding this sparks your journey towards freedom—the freedom to create and live the life you envision. Fitness then becomes a lifestyle, where every workout and effort is an investment in your resilience.
At Fit 2 Faith, we don’t just focus on physical transformation. We coach you to overcome life’s challenges and integrate the strength gained from your workouts into pillars of your life. Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Let’s build not just your body, but your future. Join us at Fit 2 Faith and start living the life you were meant to live.
Frank Badus & The Fit 2 Faith Team
