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Fitness Poem for Trainers

Fitness Poem

There's more to this game than just looking the part
For those who love fitness call training an art
Finding someone's needs while juggling  their wants
Seeking the truth of why their there by seeing thru the fronts
Sacrificing personal time to increase your education
Only to be passed over by some cute blonde who got a weekend certification
Driving hours to conventions to increase your network
And getting back to your gym to find they hired another meathead jerk
Spending thousands on books to increase your knowledge
To find out your new manager is some kid fresh outta college
To be honest, this game ain't fair and the cream doesn't always rise to the top
But that's life in a nutshell and its not a reason to stop
True trainers do it for the joy of changing someone's life
The funny secrets you hear when you train a husband and a wife
The smiles and heartfelt thank you's when clients get results
The finger pointing when they only show once a month but its all your fault
The good night sleep because you know you're living a passion
Then waking up at 4:30am and out the door your dashing
The highs, the lows and everything in between
Others live to work while we work for our dreams
-FLO

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