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You're designing a functional training program with fellow fitness pros. How do you resolve conflicts?

When designing a functional training program with fellow fitness pros, conflicts may arise. Here’s how to address them effectively:

  • Open dialogue: Ensure everyone has a chance to voice their opinions and concerns, fostering a collaborative environment.

  • Define clear roles: Assign specific responsibilities to each team member to minimize overlap and misunderstandings.

  • Seek compromise: Find middle ground where everyone feels their input is valued and respected.

Thoughts on these conflict resolution strategies? Share your experiences.

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You're designing a functional training program with fellow fitness pros. How do you resolve conflicts?

When designing a functional training program with fellow fitness pros, conflicts may arise. Here’s how to address them effectively:

  • Open dialogue: Ensure everyone has a chance to voice their opinions and concerns, fostering a collaborative environment.

  • Define clear roles: Assign specific responsibilities to each team member to minimize overlap and misunderstandings.

  • Seek compromise: Find middle ground where everyone feels their input is valued and respected.

Thoughts on these conflict resolution strategies? Share your experiences.

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    Seabron (Skip) Page, Psychology of Sport, MA. NASM B.MSC

    Performance Enhancement Specialist @ Holistic Body Sculpture | Flow, Coaching, Virtual Fitness Training

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    I like the vernacular that there is more than one way to skin a cat. Functional training corrects spinal irregularities, enabling clients to perform fundamental movements correctly and apply strength effectively. Start a discussion with your staff allowing participants to present alternatives to basic movements. Now we can analyze and make a discussion and come to conclusions and agreements about the best alternative for a particular client, since every client is different.

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    Abraham Antony

    Health Job Board Specialist @ BHC | Driving revenue growth & client satisfaction

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    Resolving conflicts in a functional training program starts with active listening, aligning on shared goals, and embracing diverse perspectives. By fostering open communication and focusing on the best outcomes for clients, collaboration turns challenges into strengths.

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    Hannah Offia

    Pharmacist | Project Manager | I manage projects from conception to completion | Digital Health Innovation | Medical Writer

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    1. Negotiation skills are very important in resolving conflicts especially between teammates that are "pros" or perceived experts in their field. 2. Be sure to establish an open and inclusive environment and encourage respect between team members. 3. Openness and flexibility are necessary when resolving conflicts in cases like this. One must be willing to compromise and open to trying new things or seeing from new perspectives.

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    Richard Abdul-Rahim

    Gründer und Inhaber von Berlin Functional Personal Training

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    If discussions start going in circles or become heated, I suggest bringing in a neutral person to mediate. This keeps the conversation productive and helps us find a resolution faster. I believe it’s crucial to agree on shared training objectives and put them in writing. This minimizes misunderstandings and ensures everyone is aligned. I actively seek input from all team members to make sure everyone feels involved. This way, we can continuously refine and improve our program. With this approach, conflicts are usually resolved quickly, allowing us to focus on what really matters—creating a strong and effective training program.

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    akil abdul

    Personal Fitness Trainer at Akil's Food and Fitness via Virgin Active Foreshore

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    Listening is a Art that most seem to lack. When working with professionals I always keep that as my point of focus. First: To listen and better understand the individual ideas shared. Second: To give respect and understand that those sharing the ideas are pros like myself. With that we can agree to disagree and resolve any conflicts that arise as we create.

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    Himanshu Kashyap

    Health and Fitness Professional with a Decade of Transformative Experience

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    To resolve conflicts when designing a functional training program, follow these steps: 1. Address Issues Early If trainers disagree on methods, discuss the pros and cons openly. 2. Use Science-Based Decisions Rely on research to determine the best training approach. 3. Find a Middle Ground Combine techniques, such as alternating high- and low-intensity training. 4. Test and Adjust Run a trial phase, collect data, and refine the program accordingly. 5. Stay Professional Focus on results, keeping personal preferences aside.

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    Christoph Broschk

    ✅Ich bin Experte für nachhaltige Transformation, der nicht nur mit Training& Ernährung arbeitet, sondern die tief liegenden Muster meiner Kunden durchbricht. ➡️mit dem RcSystem zu deinem gesundheitlichen Erfolg

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    Bei der Entwicklung eines funktionalen Trainingsprogramms mit anderen Fitnessprofis treten manchmal Konflikte auf. In solchen Situationen halte ich es für entscheidend, einen offenen Dialog zu führen, um sicherzustellen, dass jeder die Chance hat, seine Meinung und Bedenken auszudrücken. Dies fördert nicht nur ein kollaboratives Umfeld, sondern hilft auch dabei, Missverständnisse rechtzeitig zu klären. klare Rollen zu definieren, um sicherzustellen, dass die Verantwortlichkeiten eindeutig verteilt sind, was Überlappungen und Missverständnisse minimiert. Dadurch kann sich jedes Teammitglied auf seine Stärken konzentrieren Um Konflikte zu lösen, suche ich oft nach einem Kompromiss, bei dem sich alle Beteiligten wertgeschätzt fühlen.

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    Gavin Nugent

    CEO and Coach at Fit4TheGame - We help busy people achieve sustainable fitness results and make their own health a priority.

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    Client defines their 'functional' + any potential road-blocks/limitations/non-negotiables. Each fit-pro agrees to be bound by this definition, rather than their own definition and that everyone will pay 100 dollars to a local homeless shelter it the programme is not completed in the allotted time. Get a list of 'don't wants' before the 'wants'. Once people have clearly stated what they reject, they are more open to discussing solutions and compromising without feeling manipulated. Agree on broad buckets including prep/warmup/plyos/strength/recovery. Allocate 5-10 minutes of thinking time per bucket. Everyone submits exercise selection plus dosage. Allocate 20 minutes to discuss and finalise. Each person has 1 veto right in total.

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