The Trainer of the Month or #TOM award has become something of a legend since its inception in 2013. It is coveted by many but only a select few have attained the prestigious status.

Those who garner the unified vote of the coaching team wear this badge of honour with pride - but what exactly does it take for one to become trainer of the month? We are glad you asked.

It usually commences with Mike messaging the team:

“ToM votes in within the next 24 hours team”

However, there is one issue, the team already know this is no 24 hour affair! They battle it out to convince the team why their vote deserves the honour to be bestowed upon them

CRITERIA

The criteria for attaining the Trainer of the Month award are simple but not easily attained or maintained for that matter.

Attendance and Consistency

Coaches first look at the members' consistency in their training; how often do they train and at what intensity do they train. However, it is not all about intensity and frequency either, the coaches know all too well the repercussions of overtraining and under recovery - the balance must be right to avoid the athletes running themselves down or risking injury.

Attitude

Second, attitude is taken into account. How does the nominee behave when receiving feedback? Do they actively seek to become the strongest version of themselves?

Progress

How often does the nominated step outside their comfort zone?

How much progress have they made not only physically but mentally? The gym is so much more than losing weight and building muscle – the members and coaches at FFS understand how the gym is merely a tool to be utilized in developing one's character, in celebrating both the capabilities of body and mind.

Community

Community is massive at FFS, we have observed relationships blossom and families grow as those coming of age develop an interest in health and fitness through observing their parents health and fitness regime.

We look at how they contribute to the team spirit at FFS Gyms, how they help their fellow members, and in the interest of full disclosure, a few healthy snacks never go astray when they are dropped in to the coaches for sample tasting.

And with that being said, without further ado

u, let’s hear what some of the things coaches had to say about this months trainer of the month and also what it meant to that member.

COACHES FEEDBACK

"Never coached her but have been in some zoom sessions with her and she is a crazy hard worker"

"Winner of the FFS House Games. Great addition to #ffsnorth. Example of what we do working."

"Muireann has been incredibly consistent since joining Ivy (almost a year ago) and has continued all that while. She also did an unreal job in the FFS Games. Attitude is always on point."

"She's an absolute beast when it comes to any form of physical activity"

"Awesome attendance & attitude in zoom classes."

"Thoroughly deserved! Serious attitude and drive to work hard, and great to see Vincent's reppin!"

MEMBERS RESPONSE

Ah I’m shocked that’s deadly!

Thanks so much I really appreciate it, great news to get, I’m so delighted!

Thanks so much for [all] your kind words, so nice of you.

I’m so delighted I joined, I’ve learned so much from you all.  

Find out More

Want to join FFS Gyms and become one of our esteemed ToMs?

We have memberships available in our locations North and South of the Liffey.

FFS Gym, Ivy Exchange, Parnell Street

FFS Gyms, 34 & 47 Leeson Street

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