Why must a training program be flexible?

A training program must be flexible primarily to adapt to clients' progress and changes. Each athlete is unique, and their individual response to training can vary significantly based on numerous factors such as their physical condition, mental state, injury status, and even external factors like their daily life commitments. This means that a program should be routinely assessed and modified as needed to provide the most effective training stimulus, ensuring that the client is advancing positively while minimizing the risk of burnout or injury.

By embracing flexibility, a coach can modify workouts, adjust training intensities, and make other necessary changes in response to how well the athlete is progressing or if they experience setbacks. This adaptability helps in fostering better long-term results, as it aligns the training with the athlete’s current capabilities and goals, rather than sticking rigidly to an initial plan that may not serve them as effectively over time.