Loves ego lifting. Continually training too heavy with shortened range of motion. They are always trying to get bigger. This leads to injuries, joint restrictions and usually a short lifespan in the gym scene. Insecurities in their life lead to always needing to be larger and more admired. They now lack mobility, and some may never have the beach body they want to match the size because of excess bodyfat. Dirty bulking or ego is their style.

• The solution:For the dirty bulker is to learn some mini-cuts. Looking at other benefits to health. Working out what truly makes them feel better in life. Continuous heavy trainers require periodised programs to create a well rounded safe gym life.
  
• ​A solution is also teaching that mobility is longevity. The idea of control & better performance can be balanced with big strength. Small doses of stretching and mobility/ postural training should be added at a time
• Selling the fact that more mobility opens the door for better strength and size gains without the injury stoppages. 

Pay a qualified coach. The science of amazing personalised training is well worth it. 

I've been listening to some great fitness podcasts at the moment and got inspired by shared stories of how people struggle with fitness and what prompted gym trainers to make a change. At SmallWONDERS Gym we have come across many profiles of people over a span of 26 years. We  have been intrigued with finding solutions in a more holistic fashion to unlock peoples potential.

This list of behaviours/profiles/persona's sparked a wish for me to somehow add value to solutions for all the carnage of misinformation caused by the fitness industry. We list each of the 13 profiles of people that perhaps fail at fitness and describe the problem along with some possible solutions.

#1 - 'The Gym Hater' 

These people hate gyms. They associate a gym with a busy, posy and overwhelming environment. They also may associate gyms with pain they dislike, find them boring, and unmotivating.  Generally this type of person was never that sporty. They may struggle with coordination, therefore find strength training and movement complexity quite a challenge. They may walk a bit and garden which is great, but know they need strength and do not make time to solve this issue.

Solutions include:
- Consulting a physical coach.
- Learning bare basic strength, mobility and coordination skills.
- 15-30 minute routines are more suitable realistically.

A good coach will help you find a style that you enjoy and could sustain for life. You will never be a gym junkie, so should never be treated that way. Personal training and accountability works well for these people. If classes are desired, they should be smaller teaching classes (not high octane groups).
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