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NASM Personal Trainer

Category - Client Relations

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Why should a personal trainer ask open-ended questions when communicating with a client?
  1. They invite discussion, provide more information, and allow a client to express personal feelings
  2. They provide a more entertaining conversation
  3. They encourage quick, one-word answers so the conversation can move along
  4. They allow a trainer to elaborate further when having a discussion with a client
Explanation
Answer - A - A personal trainer should ask open-ended questions when communicating with a client because such questions invite discussion, provide more information and allow a client to express personal feelings. This form of communication is important for building a productive, collaborative relationship based on trust and openness. A successful trainer-client relationship encourages clients to talk about their fears, failures, successes, and any barriers they are facing.
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