How many times as a personal trainer, or strength coach have you heard the words “I can’t”? Personally, if I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it a million times and it’s something I refuse to stand for.

I’ve never been one to set limits for myself and I’ve done my best to surround myself with likeminded people. I find the words “I can’t” so self deprecating and I don’t understand how anyone can have such low self worth. I find myself looking at the way people carry themselves in a gym and develop an opinion of what they may be like outside of it. The funny thing is it can be a very accurate depiction of one’s character.

The “I can’t” people tend to be late, often coming from a job that doesn’t satisfy them, hop into routines and weights that they know they can complete or are comfortable doing, and don’t want to risk failing when attempting anymore. As trainers, you and I both understand that it’s our job to challenge clients to push for more and to attempt more, but there are days when the frustration that comes with hearing “I can’t” multiple times can get to me. Yes, I do have to become a better motivator, but lately I’ve been trying more and more to understand the theory behind telling one’s self “I can’t”.

You just don't know until you try.

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As many of you know about a month back Cabbie and his producer Dave came down from Toronto to train with yours truly for a segment on their show. Incase any of you missed it, here it is…

I’m sure a lot of you recognize that sadistic grin as I let a couple extra seconds run on the stopwatch