13/03/2024
I work with both elite athletes and general population. I am asked all the time: what are the differences in how you train each group? My answer is simple: NOT MUCH!
The reality of training athletes vs non-athletes is actually not that different since the principles of training and adaptation don’t change regardless of how talented that person is.
Whether working with an athlete or everyday person you have to coach the person in front of you and you must work systematically towards their goals within the constraints of what they are capable of doing.
Some elite athletes have immense movement skill and capacity whereas others don’t, despite being world class at their sport. Two contrasting athletes should be given a different prescription regardless of their level of sports performance.
The same is true for the general population. Despite similar goals two clients may require completely different training based on factors such as their training age, movement skill and physical capacity.
This idea of making the programme tailored to the individual is a central principle of training athletes and is missed in many group fitness environments and with many personal trainers who employ their own favourite exercises rather than what is best for the client.
I really believe anyone can train like an athlete because training like an athlete doesn’t mean doing the most advanced exercises. In actual fact training like an athlete is all about the best PROCESS.
Working systematically with the person in front of you to maximise their physical potential towards their goals.
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