Hi All,
I'd like to thank Ms. Richa Sharma to consent for the interview with the Health and Fitness India network. Our Q&A are as follows:
1. Why did you decide to enter the fitness industry?
I was always a fitness enthusiast and I realized that in most of the gyms I went to, there were no properly qualified trainers. Most of their methods were outdated and non-scientific. Most of the trainers have been focusing on body-building rather than overall fitness. As a result the desired results were rare or limited. Sometimes I used to get nagging injuries as well. It was a continuous journey rather than a single incident and exploration of exercising concepts that made me aware of proper training methods. Once I achieved what I wanted, I decided to turn it into a career and help other people.
2. What are your specialties as a fitness professional?
• Handle the progression and transition of all the clients into new, more effective exercises.
• Make exercise programs based on specific, customized needs and goals.
• Create and implement complete and individualized time based programs which include weight goals, diet specifications and menus, physical training and exercise, and lifestyle changes.
• Focus on motivation and program adherence.
• Correct assessment of posture deviations and prescribing correct and safe rectification methods.
3. What's a great piece of advise that you've given to a client?
One of my clients is a middle aged woman. She had not worked out or had any kind of exercise in many years. The moment she joined a gym, she expected immediate results. Also just by looking at other regular gym goers, she started to expect the same fitness level as those members. I had to tell her to be patient and consistent with her workouts as one cannot undo the damage caused by several years of unhealthy lifestyle, instantly. Its important to work on strong foundation and to start with modest, short term goals.
4. Can you please share any major mistakes that fitness professionals make?
Trainers sometimes introduce too much too early, without even working on the basic movements in order to impress the client. This can sometime lead to injuries. If a client is de-conditioned, before introducing movement patterns, trainers should first work on stability and mobility training.
5. Where do you see yourself professionally in the next five and ten years from now?
I would like to educate myself more. Since obesity is like an epidemic now I would like to complete "Lifestyle and Weight Management" certification. I want to reach out to more people who are in need of expert guidance and want to promote Fitness as a Lifestyle habit. Also I have started my own Facebook page called "Quickfit by Richa Sharma" through which I am regularly posting Fitness updates and facts.
Her professional and contact details:
• ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer. Certificate No. - T160334
• PIA (Pilates Institute of America) Certification
• Attended and completed “Training the Core” webinar by exercise physiologist Pete McCall, one of the founders of ACE IFT model.
• Successfully completed ACE IFT (Integrated Fitness Training) model.
• International Red Cross CPR
• Kettle bell workshop with Steve Cotter
• Completed a continuing education program with ACE on "Fitness and Menopause"
richasharma133@gmail.com
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