No physical contact is the golden rule for trainers
Fitness experts say props, verbal cues are best coaching tools, and always get consent
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After two recent and separate incidents emerged in which fitness instructors were alleged to have touched their trainees inappropriately, industry experts told The Sunday Times that direct physical contact with trainees should never be the default for instructors. If it is absolutely necessary, the trainee's consent is imperative.
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Nicole Chia
Sticks. Pens. Towels. Foam blocks. These are the everyday tools at the disposal of fitness trainers to help correct or adjust a client's form if verbal instructions are insufficient.
Direct physical contact with the trainee should never be the default, and if it is absolutely necessary, getting consent is imperative.