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Confessions of a Personal TrainerAuthor: Mus Ali
Ever wondered what your Personal Trainer really thinks of you? My name is Mus, I've been a trainer for two decades and at this point I wanted to do more to help you get a better understanding when it comes to your health. I'll be sitting down with founders of health tech companies, doctors, education professionals and of course, personal trainers to bring you the best insights. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What Working With People Teaches You
Sunday, 14 December, 2025
A lot of people think personal training is just workouts and programming.But the truth is: this job is emotional work, managing people’s confidence, defensiveness, schedules, boundaries, and the reality that you’re spending more time with clients than you do with your closest friends.In this episode, we talk about: • How coaches protect their time, energy, and relationships outside the gym • Why “capacity” isn’t just hours, it’s emotional space • The slow road to resentment when you sacrifice your life for the job • Scheduling boundaries, repeat offenders, and why “flexible” becomes a trap • Why being selective with clients isn’t ego, it’s sustainability • Why most people hate the gym (and why coaches forget that) • How to create safety for people who feel judged, insecure, or out of place • The underrated value of the personal in personal training
