Check-ins are important.
You should be doing them.
Here’s why.
A check-in gives you a chance to reconnect with your goals. It creates accountability. Not the scary kind, but the kind that comes from someone who genuinely cares about where you’re headed and wants to help you get there.
If you’ve been doing what you said you would?
Expect a crisp high-five and a fun conversation about what’s next.
And if you haven’t been doing everything you planned?
This isn’t a dentist appointment.
You’re not getting the “WHY HAVEN’T YOU BEEN FLOSSING?” lecture.
Growth isn’t linear. At some point, everyone takes a step backward. Life gets busy. Work gets crazy. Kids need attention. Motivation disappears.
That’s normal.
A coach’s role during a check-in isn’t to judge you. It’s to be a resource.
And remember, you’re working with someone who specializes in the exact thing you’re trying to improve. Use them.
If something isn’t working, your coach probably has multiple strategies that can help. In fact, helping people overcome obstacles is one of the things we spend the most time studying, practicing, and refining.
So if you walk into a check-in and things haven’t gone the way you hoped, the conversation usually sounds more like this:
Coach: “I see we didn’t hit what we planned this cycle. What’s been going on?”
Client: “I’ve just been swamped with work and kids, and getting to the gym feels like a struggle.”
Coach: “That happens to all of us. Life has seasons, and this one sounds tough. Do you still want to move your journey forward?”
Client: “Yes.”
Coach: “Perfect. Let’s focus on what we can control.”
From there, we start looking at what’s really getting in the way.
Most of the time, there are things you can control. And often, it’s not the obstacle itself that’s the problem. It’s the way you’re thinking about the obstacle.
Either way, that’s what coaching is for.
At the end of the day, growth is hard. Sometimes it feels like climbing a mountain. Other times it feels like stepping up onto a curb.
Both count.
You asked for help when you started here.
Don’t stop asking for it now.
Whether everything is going great or it feels like it’s all falling apart, we’re here to help.
If you’d like support on your journey, reply to this email and let’s get your next check-in on the books.
Just say “Hey Kidd!” and we’ll get the conversation started.
Have a great day, y’all. See you in the gym.
Kidd Ellis
Vegvisir CrossFit