1. Build Comfort & Trust
• Icebreaker: Ask about their goals, past activity level, and any injuries or limitations.
• Reassure them: Let them know it’s okay to be new, and that the workout will be tailored to their pace.
• Do a quick movement assessment: posture check, bodyweight squat, balance, basic mobility.
• Check cardio capacity lightly—maybe a short walk or step test.
Focus: Structure, rhythm, and small challenges.
• ✅ Warm-Up Routine Becomes Habit
• Teach them a simple dynamic warm-up they can eventually do on their own.
• ✅ Add Variety Without Overwhelm
• Introduce hinge pattern (like hip hinge or light deadlift with a dowel).
• Include both push & pull, lower body, core, and light cardio.
• ✅ Begin Talking About Training Structure
• Example: “Each workout we’ll do push, pull, legs, and core, plus some cardio.”
• This shows them workouts follow a pattern, not random moves.
• ✅ Introduce Small Challenges
• Slightly increase reps, sets, or weight (progressive overload).
• Add a short, fun finisher (farmer’s carry, light medicine ball toss, etc.).
• ✅ End With Reflection
• Ask: “What felt easier this time? What’s still tough?”
• Reinforce progress: “You went from wall push-ups to incline today—that’s huge.”
Focus: Structure, rhythm, and small challenges.
• ✅ Warm-Up Routine Becomes Habit
• Teach them a simple dynamic warm-up they can eventually do on their own.
• ✅ Add Variety Without Overwhelm
• Introduce hinge pattern (like hip hinge or light deadlift with a dowel).
• Include both push & pull, lower body, core, and light cardio.
• ✅ Begin Talking About Training Structure
• Example: “Each workout we’ll do push, pull, legs, and core, plus some cardio.”
• This shows them workouts follow a pattern, not random moves.
• ✅ Introduce Small Challenges
• Slightly increase reps, sets, or weight (progressive overload).
• Add a short, fun finisher (farmer’s carry, light medicine ball toss, etc.).
• ✅ End With Reflection
• Ask: “What felt easier this time? What’s still tough?”
• Reinforce progress: “You went from wall push-ups to incline today—that’s huge.”