Sara Fleming
A lot of the discussions we have with our clients are based on setting goals and adjusting our programming to maintain progress. However, every once in a while, we get some resistance and have to answer questions about what we're doing and why. If any of you have trained a family member or a spouse, you may have experienced those questions a lot more frequently. I recently got a very pointed question from one of my clients, who might be my mother, which went something like this: "Why are we doing this again? I don't think I like it."
| 77 years old, 440 lb deadlift. Don't try this at home or with the majority of your older clients. |
This particular question came during some moderately heavy deadlifts from the rack, about knee height. Its the only really heavy lifting I have her do, and the truth is, she could probably pull a lot more, but I am a dutiful and kind daughter, er, coach. I had to think for a minute. Not because I didn't know why, but I had to make sure I spoke carefully because even at the age of 39, I don't want to get in trouble.
