# How do you motivate a client who clearly doesn’t want to be there

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Podcast: [The Storm Fitness Academy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-storm-fitness-academy-podcast-6456151)
Published: 2026-03-09T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/55685f98
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Duration seconds: 851

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Summary This episode explores how personal trainers can motivate disengaged clients by understanding human behaviour, adjusting coaching strategies, and fostering discipline. Learn practical techniques for creating achievable sessions, asking better questions, and reconnecting clients with their goals. Takeaways Motivation is often a result, not a starting point, in training. Lower the barrier to effort to help clients start moving. Ask better questions to understand clients' mental state. Create small wins to boost confidence and motivation. Reconnect clients with their 'why' to reinforce purpose. Not every session will feel great; consistency is key. Model discipline by showing up even when motivation is low. Flexibility in session planning is crucial for client safety and engagement. Help clients see progress in small, achievable steps. The future of personal training is rooted in understanding psychology.

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