MINDI O’BRIEN
IFBB PRO
teamobrien.ca
“Online training is an
excellent way to hire a coach
or trainer to help you get in
shape or prepare for a compe-
tition. With the internet, a
prospective client can find a
coach that meets their per-
sonal needs anywhere in the
world; I myself have clients
across the globe that are
thrilled with their results.
“There are a myriad of
benefits to this approach that
my clients have expressed,
including how direct the
information is relayed, the
online support (Skype, email),
personalized meal plans,
customized conditioning and
weight training programs, and
bi-weekly check-ins. My com-
petitors all get time to discuss
their suit, hair, makeup, show
selection and take posing
classes with me.
“I have a specific
methodology that ensures the
utmost success for my pro-
spective clients, and the first
step is the initial consultation,
where I evaluate the fitness
goals and personal wants of
the clients. I typically request
photos taken wearing a bikini
or sports bra and bike shorts
so I can analyze the client’s
overall physique. Once I have
all the necessary information,
I work with the client to de-
sign a personalized program
and meal plan. I expect
clients to check in online once
per week to provide updates
on how they feel, how they’re
sleeping, any hunger pangs,
training, as well as sending
updated photos for evalua-
tion.
“I find the biggest chal-
lenge is making sure the client
is following their program as
it is designed; any deviations
can delay or prevent the de-
sired results from occurring. I
believe that communication is
critical for success, and these
weekly check-ins alleviate
many potential issues. I can
always tell when you cheat
on your diet; you can’t lie to
Mindi O!”
58 MUSCLE MEMORY
| APRIL/MAY 2018