Ha! Maybe. Interestingly enough, the times I've felt that something I've said has made more of an impact are the times I was able to use cyclying analogies or examples (i.e. the needs of the sprinter vs the needs of the mountain climber - two different sub specialties in road cycling, from what I understand).
This is definitely a general truism. I don't know how much of it is at play here and won't speculate, but a very good observation about humanity in general. I find it hard to accept as well, possibly because I did something right along those lines myself.
Thanks for your thoughts, Andy. It really doesn't bother me at all that not every single person I train is a barbell client or truly wants to TRAIN. People being what they are, it's inevitable that some people will be less interested and less motivated, and seek out a personal trainer more for accountability than anything else. I'm OK with that, and get along well with my clients who are more of that persuasion. I think what bugged me about this was the lack of appreciation, not for me as a trainer, but for his own improved capabilities and quality of life that comes along with that, for the small expense of just a few inches added to his chest measurement - over the course of 6 years. I understand not everyone wants to be a 52" like me, but 41" is hardly hulking, and going from 38" to 41" over three years is hardly rapid mass gain. It seems like a no-brainer of a trade-off for anyone who cares enough about their fitness and health to actually pay someone to manage it.
It's not something that angers me or that I carry with me in resentment after the fact. As I've said, I actually really like the guy and we get along great - and have for six years! It just struck me in the moment and I posted about it.
Thanks G! Trap feels good today - no problem post push presses. It's still not 100% but is soooooo much better than before, it's a big relief. I won't speculate when I'll be able to return to full normal, but I will try pushing UB work a little harder this coming week and see how it reacts. I want nothing better than to get healthy again and KICK SOME ASS!! Last time I had 4 months of consecutive good health, I added 115 to my total. I just need a good year without any major injuries - the minor tweaks and strains I can deal with - and I should have a pro total of 1655 with no problem.
I bet you have some doozies from the La Palestra days.