Our certifications and traditional formal educational pathways tell us to do physiological assessments with our clients, but what if that is no longer the right thing to do? Christin Everson comes on the Far Side of Fitness to discuss this alternative view on conducting physiological assessments for personal training clients.

Christin owns a fitness consulting and Education business serving fitness businesses, recreation organizations, and their fitness professionals. Her work helps to redefine the fitness experience for new and returning exercisers by helping fitness professionals provide Exercise experiences that facilitate belonging. Christin has an MS in Kinesiology and a BA in Psychology and is an ACE certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Medical Exercise Specialist, and Behavior Change Specialist.

Christin’s Links:

www.ChristinEverson.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-everson-ms-a9b90249/

Dr. D’s Links:

Website: www.doctordarianparker.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darianparker/

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction: Questioning Body Composition Testing

00:14 Personal Experience: Realizing the Harm

01:43 Industry Shift: Moving Away from Testing

02:15 Client Reactions and Trainer Accuracy

02:45 The Emotional Impact on Clients

05:52 Gym Practices and Memberships

06:44 Rethinking Fitness Assessments

08:24 The Importance of Client Experience

09:53 Building Client Relationships

20:42 Creating Successful Experiences

23:41 Long-Term Client Success

28:56 Final Thoughts and Re

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Dr. Darian Parker earned his Ph.D in Sports Education Leadership with an emphasis in Behavior Modification from UNLV. He earned his Master and Bachelor degrees from James Madison University in Kinesiology. Dr. Parker is the Co-Owner of Epic Leisure Management LLC., the Owner of Parker Personal Training LLC and the Host of Dr. D's Social Network Podcast. Dr. Parker is a certified personal trainer through the NSCA. During Dr. Parker's career he has served several roles in the fitness and wellness industry. He has worked extensively in both the academic and private club sector as a Director of Education for a Career College, General Manager of a high end luxury residential fitness club and National Director of Fitness for a global leisure management company.