Why Don’t Clients Trust Trainers to Count Reps?

About this episode

Dr. Rick Richey discusses the challenges of counting reps in personal training and offers strategies to build client trust.

Are you tired of the classic gym question, "What rep am I on?" In this episode of the “NASM CPT Podcast,” award-winning personal trainer Dr. Rick Richey tackles the timeless debate between trainers and clients: why is counting reps so tricky? Discover proven strategies to master counting, build client trust, and elevate your personal training game. 🏋️♂️ Topics Covered: · Why clients distrust trainers’ counting skills · The real reasons both trainers and clients miscount reps · Practical tips: counting out loud, finger counting, clickers, tally marks & timers · How miscounting impacts professionalism and client perception · Pro tips for managing group sessions and high-rep sets · When rep counting really matters—and when it doesn’t If you’re a fitness coach, personal trainer, or industry professional, this episode delivers must-know insights for client relationships and session success. Whether you're just starting out or looking for strategies to improve your service, tune in to level up your sessions and keep your clients coming back for more. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Rick Richey

Topics covered

• client trust
• counting reps
• personal training
• trainer-client relationship
• fitness strategies

Keywords

• rep counting
• client perception
• fitness coaching
• training tips
• professionalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASM Podcast Network

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