ACE Group Fitness Instructor Practice Exam

What behavior might clients exhibit if they perceive their trainer as a friend?

1. Increased commitment

2. Better performance

3. Feel freer to cancel sessions

4. More open communication

The correct answer is: Feel freer to cancel sessions

When clients view their trainer as a friend, they may feel more comfortable navigating their relationship, which can lead them to feel freer to cancel sessions. This is often because the informal nature of the friendship can blur the lines of professionalism and commitment. Clients who see their trainer in this light might perceive it as less of an obligation to attend every session, assuming that their friendship will remain intact regardless of their attendance. This contrasts with a more professional trainer-client relationship, where clients might feel more obligated to maintain their scheduled sessions due to accountability and a desire to respect the trainer’s time and effort. While increased commitment, better performance, and more open communication are possible positive outcomes of a friendly trainer-client relationship, the perceived closeness can sometimes lead to less rigid commitments, resulting in a tendency to prioritize personal comfort over scheduled training sessions.