*Part of a series of (fitness) trainer manuals developed to assist tailored lesson planning, taking into consideration client’s personality types, whilst incorporating elements of gamification*
ENTP/ENFP – The Falcons
Characteristics, Motivations
- Convenience
- Challenges, Adventure, Contest (Always looking to level up)
- Up-&-Go: Plans quick, Executes quick
- Flexible
- Resistant to simplistic exercise: Always up for something new
- Vigorous workouts that don’t seem like exercise
- “Fun” is important
- Irritated/Discouraged at breaks in “the Flow”
- Sometimes enjoys the philosophy behind the workout activities
- Prefers if exercises are disguised, or have double benefits (kill 2 birds with 1 stone)
- Yoga sessions as a means to catch up with friends
- Fitness activities as a social endeavor
- 2 subtypes with regards to Fitness:
- Fitness as a core value (Everything circles around fitness)
- Fitness as an accompanying framework (Ties their lives together)
Fitness as a core value
These Falcons plan most of their daily or weekly lives around their fitness schedules, and might even be seen as ‘extreme exercisers’. They usually commit to their fitness goals with strong dedication and discipline (avoiding fast food is not that big a deal). They are sometimes bored by their routine, and adding mini-challenges and goals helps take the monotony away. “I can do anything, as long as it’s not the only thing I do.”
Fitness as an accompanying framework
These Falcons see fitness as something that helps them feel realigned and in control of their hectic lives. They work towards a goal and require a progression chart that tracks their accomplishments. These celebrations of milestones help keep their momentum. Fitness is a conscious choice for them.
Ideal Environment
- Grab-&-Go (spend as little time transitioning/changing as possible)
- Convenient locations (central locations, minutes from many facilities)
- Variety (Rotate venues if possible)
- Able to be mildly distracted from the monotony of the exercise (particularly during weight rooms)
- Small groups help give accountability, focus, and energy to Falcons and helps pass the time
Ideal Activities
Key words: Fun, Small groups, Accountability, Something new, I’ll try anything once
- Find out what the Falcon has tried before, and introduce:
- Variations of that activity,
- Stack different cardio activity/sequences
- Or something new (new experiences, new locations, etc)
- Dancing
- Skating
- Kangaroo Jump shoes at ECP
- Slacklining
- Remember to minimize disruptions to Flow
- High elements immediately into speed training
- Swim-to-Run transitions
- Assist with changing of weight plates between sets
- Variations of that activity,
Signs of Stress/cut off point
These are signs that may indicate a very stressful day/week and should alert you to potential points of concern. Also look out for these signs during a particularly strenuous session, as these are also indicators of mental breakpoint. Please note that these signs are not meant to replace your professional training in identifying signs of physical stressors and limits
- Very consumed by the specifics, the how-tos
- Aggressively attack exercise routines but with poor form
- Very anxious about performance
Points to Note
- Being spontaneous, it is hard to pin their schedules down too far in advance
- Allow for gear to be stored on site, if possible (minimizes transition time)
- Minimizing transition time keeps Falcons at optimal motivation and focus
- Transition time spent in the changing room also disrupts Flow
- Falcons are naturally attracted to the principles behind each activity.
- Explain the science behind your proposed plan to get their engagement
- Make sessions varied, fast paced, and fun (They love keeping fit, but they want to get on with their day too)
- Feedback is important to Falcons. A post activity debrief is always a good idea
- Overcoming inertia is the biggest challenge. Utilize fun activities to get the momentum going
Product Tier Two – Mental Wellness activities, fine-tuned activities
Specific activities to boost mental wellness:
- Obstacle courses with puzzles (Survivor, Bomb Disposal, Fire Fighting)
- Team Laser Tag/Paintball with complex objectives (Hostage, River Crossing)
These activities activate
Product Tier Three – Total Engagement for enhanced results
Progressive Training and Rewards
Utilize mini-games with clear objectives and tangible rewards to keep Falcons engaged. Feedback is important, and constructive criticism much appreciated. Achievement tables work very well, and rewards do not need to always be physical. Achievements have to be specific and measurable.
| Objective: Improve Balance | |
| Achievement | Reward |
| Stand on a Slackline | Verbal encouragement |
| Take 2 steps on a Slackline | Be introduced to the Slackline community |
| Perform first Slackline jump | X% discount on Slackline starter gear |
Assign Research
Fitness is a lifestyle for Falcons, and they are usually keen to try new things. Assign a simple research project into a new activity that you will be introducing (eg: Jukari or Crossfit) to enable them to learn what’s in store and build up excitement and emotional buy-in.
