Interview With Chris Spealler, Crossfit Athlete, HQ Trainer and owner of Crossfit ParkCity.
Chris kindly took the time to answer some questions I had regarding he experience in the fitness industry.
Check-out the Vid and read the following Interview.
Stephen:Thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to answer a few questions. Chris, for those who don't know, tell us a little about yourself and your background in Strength & Conditioning and Crossfit.
Chris: I started doing some personal training in a regular gym after college and found myself incredibly bored. I stumbled onto CrossFit about a year later and was hooked. I loved the teaching aspect as well as the athleticism involved in both training and coaching.
Stephen: Who do you turn to for furthering your training knowledge?
Chris: Mostly my peers within the CrossFit community. I'm fortunate enough to know some great specialists in different fields so it makes for some super valuable conversations and learning experiences.
Stephen: What do you feel is a big misconceptions in the industry?
Chris: I think there is a general misunderstanding with safety. Much of what others learn (depending on certifications) comes from the PT community. These are valuable tools for the right population but I think it's a real disservice to be trying to teach these things to people that are looking for improved fitness and are generally healthy.
Stephen: If you could only teach one exercise what would it be any why?
Chris: Might be cheating when I say this since it's a bit of 2 but a squat clean thruster. If you call me out on that, a thruster. It's simple, but could be endlessly technical, provides just about any stimulus you want it to depending on the load and the rep scheme, and will put hair on your chest!
Stephen: How much do you think your formal education compares to your real life experience in the field?
Chris: Any formal education that I have received and has been beneficial has been from or through CrossFit. But you still have to do to learn. My time training in the gym and other places has been invaluable in improving my coaching abilities.
Stephen: What do you find to be most challenging about your job?
Chris: Investing in people and not seeing them care of having dedication in return.
Stephen: What do you find to be most enjoyable about your job?
Chris: Investing in people and seeing them take initiative and trust what we tell them. To see the transformation is incredibly rewarding
Stephen: What advice do you have for people who may be trying to get into this field?
Chris: You have to have a passion for human movement, and for people. It will show in your coaching immediately and people will see through it if you are fake
Chris: I started doing some personal training in a regular gym after college and found myself incredibly bored. I stumbled onto CrossFit about a year later and was hooked. I loved the teaching aspect as well as the athleticism involved in both training and coaching.
Stephen: Who do you turn to for furthering your training knowledge?
Chris: Mostly my peers within the CrossFit community. I'm fortunate enough to know some great specialists in different fields so it makes for some super valuable conversations and learning experiences.
Stephen: What do you feel is a big misconceptions in the industry?
Chris: I think there is a general misunderstanding with safety. Much of what others learn (depending on certifications) comes from the PT community. These are valuable tools for the right population but I think it's a real disservice to be trying to teach these things to people that are looking for improved fitness and are generally healthy.
Stephen: If you could only teach one exercise what would it be any why?
Chris: Might be cheating when I say this since it's a bit of 2 but a squat clean thruster. If you call me out on that, a thruster. It's simple, but could be endlessly technical, provides just about any stimulus you want it to depending on the load and the rep scheme, and will put hair on your chest!
Stephen: How much do you think your formal education compares to your real life experience in the field?
Chris: Any formal education that I have received and has been beneficial has been from or through CrossFit. But you still have to do to learn. My time training in the gym and other places has been invaluable in improving my coaching abilities.
Stephen: What do you find to be most challenging about your job?
Chris: Investing in people and not seeing them care of having dedication in return.
Stephen: What do you find to be most enjoyable about your job?
Chris: Investing in people and seeing them take initiative and trust what we tell them. To see the transformation is incredibly rewarding
Stephen: What advice do you have for people who may be trying to get into this field?
Chris: You have to have a passion for human movement, and for people. It will show in your coaching immediately and people will see through it if you are fake
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