What’s the difference between a personal trainer and a health + wellbeing coach?

A personal trainer and a health coach are both professionals in the fitness and wellness field, but they have distinct roles:

1. Scope of Practice:

- Personal trainers focus on physical fitness and exercise, designing workout routines and guiding clients through workouts.

- Health coaches have a broader approach, addressing overall well-being including physical health, nutrition, stress management, sleep, and lifestyle changes.

2. Goal Setting and Accountability:

- Personal trainers set specific fitness goals, develop workout plans, and track progress.

- Health coaches set goals encompassing various wellness aspects, create action plans, and offer ongoing support for sustainable lifestyle changes.

3. Skill Set and Approach:

- Personal trainers are experts in anatomy, exercise science, and form, tailoring workouts to individual needs.

- Health coaches have knowledge in nutrition, behavior change, stress management, and use client-centered approaches to empower clients in making sustainable changes.

While the roles can and do overlap, the ultimate goal is to work with clients to improve their overall well being.

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