A client says evening workouts clash with childcare. What should the trainer do first?
- AMove sessions to early mornings, since morning exercisers tend to adhere better
- BSuggest the client bring the children along to watch the sessions
- CRemind the client of the health benefits to strengthen commitment
- DExplore alternative times and formats together and agree on one to try
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Answer
D
The barrier is a specific clash between evening workouts and childcare. Exploring other times and formats together, then agreeing on one to try, resolves that clash with an option the client can actually use.
A
This imposes a trainer-chosen time based on a generalization, without checking whether mornings work with childcare.
B
This proposes a solution before asking the client, and supervising children during training may not be safe or allowed.
C
Information about benefits does not remove a practical childcare conflict.
D
The barrier is a specific clash between evening workouts and childcare. Exploring other times and formats together, then agreeing on one to try, resolves that clash with an option the client can actually use.