For a lot of people, working out, training and coaching are all the same
This is also one of the main reasons why some people seem to have more success in their efforts than others
Understanding the differences in these things is also one of the reasons some people are willing to invest more of their money into methods that others aren't.
Now I am sure PT's everywhere will have their own definitions of what they mean etc but for me, there are distinct differences in methods and results depending on what it is you are doing
Workouts
Workouts are just that, a workout.
A few exercises thrown together to work up a sweat and make you feel like you have exerted yourself. If you have the knowledge and knowhow, you can fit a workout into a simple structure which then becomes.....
Training
Training is when you do these workouts on a regular basis. Think circuit or bootcamp style sessions. The classes are on X number of days a week.
There is no real order or progressions to the exercises contained within them, there will be a few options in weights to choose from and usually a set time to do as many reps as possible.
Big groups, high energy, very low guidance or corrections in form or alternative exercises.
Coaching
Coaching is structured training
There is a starting point and an end goal.
The exercise choices, reps, sets, weights all have a reason for doing them
BTW, coaching is NOT limited to 1:1 PT.
When people think about coaching, this is the image that is conjured in most peoples minds.
Personally I am not a big believer in 1:1 PT, in fact I would argue that for the VAST majority of people out there, PT is just an expense that is not required and you can achieve the same results from group coaching
A quality coach can manage a group of people and provide HIGH END COACHING to a group.
Coaching provides the best opportunity for success. In Primal we have between 1 - 12 people in a session. Each person gets focused coaching, personalised programming, guidance, accountability AND the added benefit of the group collective to keep them focused and gives them a sense of belonging.
When you understand what it is you are actually doing, it allows you to have a more honest assessment of where you are and what you need to improve on or change to increase your chances of success
