Question 1

You normally train athletes... will you be too intense for seniors?

Accepted Answer

Not at all!  In fact, training athletes and seniors is very similar in that both usually share the main common goal of wanting to move more functionally, freely, and efficiently... the only difference is that seniors are usually on the lower end of the spectrum and athletes need to move much faster and aggressively.
 
I view everyone as an athlete.  Think about it, when grandma is walking down the street and sees a pothole at the last second, she needs to make an athletic/agile move to be able to avoid falling.  Even grandma needs to do agility training... it just might be at an extremely slow walking pace and possibly even holding on to someone.
 
I have trained numerous athletes that can barely walk after an injury... conversely, I have trained numerous seniors that can give some of my athletes a run for their money.  The point is that I meet everyone where they are at and we try to improve from there.

Question 2

What does a typical session look like and how many sessions do I need to do?

Accepted Answer

The answer to both questions is whatever you decide!  That's the beauty of private sessions.
 
It can be as little as one random consultation session or as many as five times per week on an ongoing basis.
 
Some clients already have a program in place, but just want to discuss or fine-tune a few things such as exercise form, general nutrition, or program details.
 
Others are starting from scratch and need help with motivation and getting started.  Some may do all of their weekly workouts with me on an ongoing basis, whereas others may do one or two with me a week and then possibly some other workouts on their own.
 
Obviously, everyone is different, but a typical session would consist of a warm-up (movement prep), followed by some coordination and agility movements, then some resistance training, and finally concluding with some conditioning and muscle tissue work (stretching, etc).   
 
Please send me a quick email (thurman@thurmanhendrix.com)(mailto:thurman@thurmanhendrix.com) explaining your goals.  Together we can figure out a plan moving forward.

Question 3

What's the difference between training and consulting?

Accepted Answer

Not much really, in that they're both a private session with me.
 
Consulting is more of a discussing/assessing/learning type of meeting; whereas training is more of an actual ongoing day-to-day workout.  Consulting can include exercising, but more for the purpose of simply showing you how to do something new or assessing if you're currently doing something correctly.
 
Clients that only do a few sessions are almost always consulting type sessions.  The goal is to help get you to a point where you can train on your own.
 
Even clients that schedule into weekly ongoing workout(s) will usually also start with a few sessions that are more consulting/assessing/teaching based.  This will help set us up for more success as we get into actual training workouts.
 
With me, remote clients are almost always consulting based and I usually do not put you through an actual workout.

Question 4

What if I don't live near Carol Stream, IL (suburban Chicago)?"

Accepted Answer

No problem... I offer Zoom or FaceTime CONSULTING sessions... but again, I usually do not do actual remote WORKOUT sessions.

Question 5

Can I workout with a famility member or friend?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  However, keep in mind that the gym is small.  We're able to accomplish almost every type of exercise needed, but we're still talking about a home gym.
 
The space can comfortably fit two clients.  I have done three, but it gets tight.
 
Also, keep in mind that goals and ability levels should be fairly similar for all involved.  From an efficiency standpoint, it is best when we can have everyone doing the same exercises.  Obviously, slight adjustments may need to be made here and there, but having two totally separate routines going at the same time in a small space may get hectic.
 
There is no cost advantage of working with friends... each will be charged as if they were working individually (although family members do have a discount in general).  Please refer to the "What is the cost?" question below.
 
You might be wondering, "If there isn't a cost advantage, why would anyone want to share sessions with a friend?"  Well, there might be a couple of reasons... mainly carpooling and/or a possible increase in motivation and fun.

Question 6

What is the cost?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of whether we're doing training or consulting, cost is:
 
One-Hour Sessions
First 5 sessions = $99/hour or $105/hour (family)
Sessions 6 and beyond = $85/hour or $105/hour (family)
 
30 Minute sessions are also very common with the senior population.
 
30 Minute Sessions
First 5 sessions = $69/half-hour or $75/half-hour (family)
Sessions 6 and beyond = $60/half-hour or $75/half-hour (family)
 
New clients are always more time intensive, and thus, the reasoning for the slightly higher cost for the first 5 sessions as listed above.
 
If (after doing a session and getting to know your situation) you request that I write a personalized program for days that you are not training with me, the cost will be an additional $100 per program.  If, in the future, you ask me to re-write the program (due to changes in your goals, training time availability, needing progressions/regressions, etc) the cost will be an additional $100 for each re-write.  Simply making slight adjustments to your current program is no cost (assuming the entire program doesn't need to be re-created).
 
Cancelation policy (for you) = you must cancel by 10 PM (central) of the night prior to the session.  If canceling after this time, there will be a $25 fee added to your account.
 
Cancelation policy (for me) = I must cancel by 10 PM (central) of the night prior to the scheduled session.  If canceling after this time, I will credit your account $25.
 
Clients are required to keep a credit card on file.  The first session will be charged upfront.  After that, cards will be ran at the end of every month based on charges accrued.  You will receive an email with a line item description of all charges along will a separate email of the receipt after the card was charged.

Question 7

What are your Covid policies?

Accepted Answer

I follow the current policies set by my local government.

Question 8

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Simply send me a quick introductory email (thurman@thurmanhendrix.com)(mailto:thurman@thurmanhendrix.com).
 
Many times we'll schedule a short, no-cost meeting that can be done either at my gym in Carol Stream or remotely via Zoom or FaceTime.  The purposes of this meeting are to get to know one another, discuss your goals, and figure out a plan moving forward.
 
I promise I will not pressure you and you will not need to commit to anything at this meeting.  If you'd like to move forward, simply let me know whenever.

Strength, Speed, & Mental Skills Coach
Thurman Hendrix, M.A., C.S.C.S

Training/Consulting

Seniors

Train Like A Movie-Star In A Gym All To Yourself!

Private Training Options

Frequently Asked Questions

You normally train athletes... will you be too intense for seniors?

What does a typical session look like and how many sessions do I need to do?

What's the difference between training and consulting?

What if I don't live near Carol Stream, IL (suburban Chicago)?"

Can I workout with a famility member or friend?

What is the cost?

What are your Covid policies?

How do I get started?

Thurman Hendrix, M.A., C.S.C.S., C.S.A.C.

Strength, Speed, & Mental Skills Coach Thurman Hendrix, M.A., C.S.C.S

Training/Consulting

Seniors

Train Like A Movie-Star In A Gym All To Yourself!

Private Training Options

Frequently Asked Questions

You normally train athletes... will you be too intense for seniors?

What does a typical session look like and how many sessions do I need to do?

What's the difference between training and consulting?

What if I don't live near Carol Stream, IL (suburban Chicago)?"

Can I workout with a famility member or friend?

What is the cost?

What are your Covid policies?

How do I get started?

Thurman Hendrix, M.A., C.S.C.S., C.S.A.C.

Strength, Speed, & Mental Skills Coach
Thurman Hendrix, M.A., C.S.C.S