8:00 a.m. – Arrival

Answered phone calls and wiped down machines.

Dwayne decided to put my weekly reports on the Vertex Fitness website under “Blogs”.  I also had to write a summary of the week to put onto the “Shala’s Vertex Experience” blog.  My blogs can be found at:

http://www.vertexfitness.com/blog/category/10/shalas_vertex_experience

Continued to proofread articles.

11:00 p.m. – Lunch Break

Called new potential clients that were scheduled in the workout log to confirm their appointment. 

Folded towels and put them away. Swept the floors.

Met with Chris to review his article and discuss the things that I edited.

2:00 p.m. – Protocol Meeting

3:00 p.m. – Weight Training circuit with Chris

4:00 p.m. – Departure

*Reflection

Dwayne’s idea of putting my weekly reports on the website was a great one.  I think it is pretty humbling to have my own blog on a website since I have never had one before.

I enjoyed working with Chris to talk about his article.  He is very open to changing wording around and others’ input.

During the weight training circuit, I felt that I am progressing through each machine.  Even though I do not prefer some machines to others, I am able to work hard, focus, and get the most out of each workout. 

The protocol meeting was about utilizing the machine and making sure that the client gets the best out of the machine. We discussed teaching turn over, how to execute a workout with a client with uneven legs, and muscle contraction.  This meeting opened my eyes to how certain machines are properly used and what the trainer needs to teach his/her client what to focus on.

Shala Simms

Vertex Fitness Personal Training Studio

Lock Haven University Intern