The distinct difference between a personal trainer and triathlon coach is that personal trainers are there to help the individuals reach their fitness goals, while triathlon coaches usually work with more serious athletes on a more demanding level.
But here are some true differences – and similarities – to determine which you really need for your training:
Personal Trainers
- Teach individuals how to improve their skills on their one chosen sport
- Instruct on specific techniques and strategy on that one sport
- Supervise and facilitate training sessions and plan individual programs
- Analyze their individual client’s performance
- Change their role according to the needs of their clients and help them grow in their sport
- Act as role models for their clients
- Educate and motivate their clients mentally and physically
- May train up to ten different clients on a daily basis
- Can also train clients on weight loss, cardiovascular fitness, increasing muscle mass, competition preparation and overall health maintenance
- Specialize in strength training, high intensity interval training (HIIT), plyometrics, cardiovascular training and strength training using all of these to help their clients reach their goals and maintain it
- Push their clients past their limits while being encouraging, positive, energetic, motivating and inspiring
Triathlon Coaches
- Teach individuals how to swim, bike or run faster
- Prepare individuals for triathlons, marathons and other like races
- Provide guidance and tools to keep clients on track, stay motivated and build fitness throughout the year
- Prepare clients for races and help them reach a breakthrough performance
- Help clients achieve their goals – whether that’s a timing goal, race goal, or finishing goal
- Contribute positively in your life both physically and mentally
- Offer individual tools, tips and instructions based on variables related to each clients
- Sets up a training program and helps keeps you accountable
- Gives clients individual tools, tips and instruction based on number of variables
- Motivates and guides clients to help break through athletic barriers
- Assist in helping clients gain the confidence they need to accomplish their goals
- Create an aggressive yet realistic training program working around other life and professional commitments
The fact remains that there is a close link between a personal trainer and a triathlon coach as they are both concerned with clients’ health and fitness. However, if you are looking to improve your specific bike, run, or swim times and techniques contact me at Tri Right Coaching today. I can help create a program that’s perfect for you and your lifestyle.
Train Right, Tri Right!
Coach MJ
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