16/10/2026
Great Coaching Starts With Listening!
Jan Schroeder, PhD, has spent more than 25 years at the intersection of exercise science, education and aging, helping fitness professionals understand how movement can support strength, independence, confidence and quality of life across the lifespan.
Her philosophy challenges fitness professionals to look beyond age, diagnoses and limitations and instead understand the individual standing in front of them. Before prescribing the program, she encourages professionals to listen, ask better questions and discover what truly matters to each client.
As Dr. Jan reminds us:
“Effective coaching begins with understanding the client.”
It’s a powerful reminder that the best program isn’t simply the one supported by science. It’s the one that fits the individual, respects their goals and helps them live better.
Want to learn more from Dr. Jan Schroeder? Read her full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q04zCX7G0