20/02/2026
The weekly reflection: I REFINED MY WORK PURPOSE
I usually say I work in the health field as a personal trainer.
Yes — I help people build healthier routines.
But this week I refined the purpose of my work.
A man — I would say not young anymore — came to me asking for help. He has always been a runner, but injury after injury his body started saying “no,” while his mind kept saying “go.”
He came to me with a dream: he wants to run a half marathon again.
He trusted me with his goal, his determination — and honestly, I was scared. How could I help when every doctor told him to stop?
Then we trained together… and he surprised me: he could do much more that I have expected, and probably much more than what he was expecting too!
Why is surgery often the only solution suggested, when strength training, prehab, and rehabilitation can rebuild the body and overcome serious limitations?
This experience made me realize a few things:
1️⃣ Many people believe doctors can simply fix their problems — the easy way out. Unfortunately is not like this, people!
Only a few are truly willing to do the work required to recover. My client told me clearly he is ready to give his full effort. Wow.
And don’t let anyone define what you can or can’t do. Make your own choices, and ask for help if you need it.
2️⃣ I realized my job is to help people achieve their dreams (what a romantic version of my work!). But the truth is: I no longer have the patience or time for those who expect me to “fix” their bodies. I walk hand in hand with my clients — but they must be willing to walk the path too.
3️⃣ And enough with “I want a body like that one.”
Don’t chase a certain look. Build the body that allows you to do what you want.
I’m not here to motivate you: you need your own purpose, and you will have my full support!
I ask my clients to commit to themselves as much as I commit to helping them reach their goals.
Set the goal — I’ll be there with you, with my best smile!
And every time is getting hard, I will remember you that this is what it takes for chasing a dream!
Agnese