Sweating Over Dates: A Personal Trainer's Love Life Dilemma
Dating as a solopreneur personal trainer is no walk in the park (unless that's your idea of a perfect date). While helping clients achieve their fitness goals is rewarding, trying to find love can feel like a marathon with no finish line. Here are the top 10 reasons why dating as a personal trainer is as challenging as pushing through that last set of burpees.
1. Fitness Insecurities
Imagine this. You're on your first date, and out of the blue, your date declares, "By the way, I'm not into fitness at all, and I don't want you to try to change me." Suddenly, the romantic ambiance of the candle-lit dinner turns into a mini intervention session. You didn't bring up fitness, but apparently, your profession did.
2. The Dumb Gym Bro Stereotype
"Oh, so you're a personal trainer? You must spend all your time lifting weights and flexing in the mirror." Sure, because helping people live healthier lives and running my own business is just an elaborate cover for my true passion—flexing.
3. The ‘Player’ Label
Being single for a while automatically registers you as a player. "You've been single for how long? You must be a player." No, it’s not that I’m a player; it’s just that no one likes me. How’s that for a confidence booster?
4. Early to Bed, Early to Rise
While most people are gearing up for a night out, I'm getting ready to hit the hay. My 5 a.m. clients don't care if I had a "wild" Friday night. And let's not even talk about the 5 p.m.-9 p.m. shift when most dates happen. Timing—it's almost like the universe is playing an elaborate joke on me.
5. Winter Wanderlust
"You travel during winter months? Must be nice. Too bad I can't join." Sorry, but being a snowbird is part of the perks. Why don’t you just quit your job and come along? Oh, right, not everyone can live the solopreneur life.
6. Random Adventure Tuesdays
I'm always working, but guess what? I have random Tuesdays off at 2 p.m. Who's up for a mid-week adventure? Apparently, no one because normal people have real jobs.
7. Healthy Eating Stereotype
"So, you only eat salads, huh?" No, I will absolutely destroy a pizza with you. But yes, I also prep quinoa bowls. Flexibility, people!
8. Gym Date Proposals
"How about hitting the gym and meal prepping together? The perfect date, right?" Except it needs to be at noon because that’s when I’m not working. Who wouldn’t want to deadlift and then make chicken breast?
9. Unintentional Coaching Moments
I swear I'm not trying to coach you, but sometimes my coaching brain slips out. "You know, if you adjusted your posture like this..." I'm working on turning it off, promise.
10. Scheduling Nightmares
Between client sessions, my own workouts, and some semblance of a personal life, scheduling a date is like solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. "How about Thursday at 2 p.m.? Oh, you’re working? How about Sunday at 6 a.m.?"
Dating as a solopreneur personal trainer is a unique challenge, but we wouldn't trade our passion for anything. If you’re ready to embrace the quirks and have a laugh along the way, maybe we can make it work. Just remember, keep an open mind, and don’t blame us if we suggest a sprint to the smoothest corner café.