Three Types of Learners

There are three types of learners. 1. Auditory 2. Visual 3. Tactile or they can be any combination or all three at the same time.   When I give instruction, I like to tell people what I'd like them to do and how to perform movements while I paint a picture at the same time. For example, during a squat, I like to tell people to sit back like they are sitting on a toilet bowl and don't pee on the floor. (a little humor helps as a reminder). I will touch people on the superior border of the scapula as a way to indicate where I would like them to hold a bar during the squat. Saying something like, "the reason the top part of the scapula is made flat by God himself because GOD LOVES A HEAVY SQUATTER!" However, when a person doesn't get any of the instruction I will then either demonstrate it myself or use someone in the group that performs the technique with a level of expertise to make the point clear. IF THAT doesn't work, as is the case a few times...I will lose my mind and go into my R.Lee Ermy impersonation during "Full Metal Jacket". At this point, I've exhausted all of my normally well-performing coaching techniques and resort to Brutal Bullying. If THAT doesn't work, I make a person push the Prowler (again) or go home! Some days you can't fix stupid!   Today's Training: AirDyne: 30 mins Bike Commute: 27 mins Prowler: 10x50 yds C/S Row: 5x10 Neg Pull-Ups: 10x1 five-count eccentric Neg Chin-ups: 10x1x+10 lbs five-count eccentric Neg Dips: 10x2x+25 lbs five-count eccentric Bike Commute: 25 mins