Superb strength and conditioning trainers are hard to come by. It seems like just about anyone can put “personal trainer” on a business card and get to work. Nowadays, a person can even get certified without leaving their home through various online programs. There is also an ever-increasing, yet perplexing trend of out-of-shape personal trainers—how can you help someone get into shape if you don’t even have the drive to stay fit yourself?

What it should look like after a proper Strength and Conditioning session!

So how can you wade through the sea of synthetic strength and conditioning trainers to find the one that can take your fitness to the next level?

Here are some qualities that seasoned strength and conditioning trainers possess:

  • Dedication – An effective trainer is one who is completely dedicated to the improvement of your conditioning and well-being.
  • Produces Results – Before you hire a personal trainer, make sure they can produce REAL results. Check for testimonials or find someone who’s worked with the fitness coach before.
  • RESOLUTE – Strength and Conditioning trainers must be tough and determined. Getting in shape is NOT easy. It takes gallons of sweat and tears, wrung out through hours of HARD WORK! You’re going to need someone who won’t be easy on you during the grind.
  • Encouraging -  This one is HUGE when it comes to finding the right coach. Strength and conditioning trainers need to be experts in encouragement and positive reinforcement. Getting in shape is all mental, you need a trainer that will say the right thing, at the right time, to motivate you to reach your full potential. It is easy to quit on yourself, so you need to find someone who can go to war with your inner-voice and push you past the limit.
  • KNOWLEDGE – This is a no-brainer. Strength and conditioning trainers need to have an encyclopedic knowledge of the human body, specific workouts, warm-ups, cool-downs, stretches, and nutrition.
  • Personable – You must have a solid and friendly relationship with your trainer for maximum efficiency

Hopefully you’ll be able to find the right personal trainer that suits you!

Luckily, at Team Lloyd Irvin we have a coach that puts all other strength and conditioning trainers to shame. D’Angelo Kinard possesses all the aforementioned qualities and then some. No-one can motivate an athlete better than D’Angelo, no matter how tired or sore they may be. His unique, innovative, and creative approach to fitness is unrivaled. He is a part of the TLI Family and we are all extremely blessed to have him conditioning the professional fighters and competitors.

If you’re interested in reaching the pinnacle of fitness with D’angelo Kinard CLICK HERE

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See him in action at the Team Lloyd Irvin Camp Springs location HERE!

Below is a clip of D’Angelo on leg day–

P.S. Expect the best when choosing strength and conditioning trainers!

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