No matter if you are training a newbie client or a seasoned athlete, your number one priority should be that their health is considered in every decision you make. Yes as a coach you are hired to challenge them but not to breaking point. Not only is this malpractice but you will be creating a bad reputation for yourself as you negate any headway towards achieving their goals.

If you’ve been through a diet, which chances are you have at some point in your life, you will have encountered some muscle loss and negative metabolic adaptations. After all, you’ve spent a prolonged period of time in a caloric deficit.

The arch we see often used by powerlifters during the bench press is often a cause of controversy - that is causes injury and that it is ‘cheating’.

So this begs the question - ‘how much arch is too much?’

A very common approach which can often help clients stay on track with their meal plan is Carb Cycling. This is when you alternate between various carbohydrate intakes through the week based on external factors like training.

All coaches have a responsibility and code of conduct that they must keep in mind when programming for clients. You have to remember that you’re in a line of work where you’re helping another person and instructing them to do things. This also works both ways as the clients are also entrusting their safety in your hands as they follow what you’ve programmed for them.

You gave your client their nutrition program and off they went… So how do you know if the program is working?