Some Days....

....I feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of information I haven't yet learned.

I dream of being a personal trainer. I am actively pursuing that dream. I have successfully completed 7 of my classes and am holding a 4.0 GPA. I can tell you the basics of good nutrition. Know a fair bit about the legal end of independent PT. Earned a 100% and great feedback on my business plan. Oh, and don't forget Algebra.

But when it comes down to the "meat" of personal training, I feel like a fish out of water. Overwhelmed by  Kinesiology and Bio mechanics. Scared of Anatomy and Physiology. I look at all I have yet to learn, and I wonder, am I even doing anything right? Are my workouts balanced? Is my form correct?

I know I get good results from my routines. But I can't help but wonder where I could do better. I wonder when the day will come when I will feel fluent in PT jargon. I wonder if I will ever lose this crazy kid-in-awe-of-a-hero feeling I get when I come in contact with fitness professionals. I see them living my dream and I wonder if I will ever get to the place where I will be qualified to live that dream myself.

I've already learned that the world of personal training is a world of varying opinions based on the same truths. It is a world of constantly evolving information. If I am to succeed, my education will only be beginning at graduation. At that point it will be up to me to continually pursue deeper knowledge.

Ultimately, I chose this career path because I have a passion for helping those who are willing to be helped but not sure how to start. I chose PT because my kids will always come first, and this can allow me the flexibility to choose my working hours and days. And I chose this because my husband is my biggest fan, and he believes in me and cheers me on even when I doubt myself.

I'm off to walk/jog on the treadmill for 30 minutes. I'm excited because in my last couple sessions I've seen improvement in my stamina. I'm not a born runner so the small victories make me happy. I want to run my first 10k by March. Making goals and acknowledging victories is important because it helps keep us focused and motivated. Those are two key elements of success!