KimGeist.com Coaching Frequently Asked Questions


Do I really get unlimited communication with my coach?
    Yes!  There is no limit to the amount of time you spend asking questions of or talking with your coach via phone, Skype, or email?

What is Skype?
    Skype is a free online tool that allows users to talk "face-to-face" using video from webcams or talk in real time using an instant messenger-type service.

Who will be my coach?
    Your coach will be Kim Geist.  Kim works with a support team to continually update on the most current knowledge in exercise science, nutrition, etc. and brings this wealth of knowledge to you.

What do all those coaching credentials mean?
    A bachelor's degree in sport and exercise science means that Kim has received a 4 year education in the most current knowledge and research that is applicable to enhancement of sports and exercise performance and she has completed this education with one of the highest honors available.  Having this education means that Kim does not program workouts based on "this is just the way it is done" or "this is the way it has always been done" but rather based on the whys and hows of real science.

    A master's degree in sports nutrition means that Kim is continuing her education further, gaining the most current knowledge on how the nutrients supplied to the body affect the athletic performances demanded of the body.

    A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist is the highest certification that can be obtained for a strength and conditioning coach.  At least a bachelor's degree is needed, a comprehensive exam must be passed, and continuing education must be ongoing to hold this certification.  With this certification, Kim is able to program fitness workouts to build strength, power, speed, and flexibility while keeping you safety from injury.

    Being a USA Cycling Certified Coach means that the national governing body has certified that Kim excels specifically in the coaching of the sport of cycling.  Kim earned this certification at the youngest age allowed by USA Cycling and has held it since.

What type of person is this coaching for?

    Coaching is available to all different individuals with all different goals.  From the individual looking to gain fitness to be able to more enjoyably play with her grandchildren to the elite athlete looking for that extra 1% needed to be at the top of his sport, KimGeist.com Coaching can help you work towards your individual goal.

How do I receive my training calendar?
    Your training calendar will be posted on the website TrainingPeaks.com.  This website allows for easy transmission of training workouts from coach to athlete and feedback on these workouts from athlete to coach.

Will my coach be present at my events?
    With the coaching packages, the coach will make her best attempt to be present at your events if they are local and convenient to her.  For long-distant or special events, Kim will travel to be present at these events for an additional fee.

Is physiological testing really included in the coaching packages?
    Yes!  Physiological testing, if appropriate and convenient for you, is available at no extra charge in a state-of-the-art university laboratory setting.  This includes Vo2 max, lactate threshold, and Wingate testing.

Are there additional benefits to KimGeist.com Coaching?
    Yes!  Coached athletes have several pro deals for discounted products available to them from businesses in the sports, fitness, and health industries.

If I would like less than unlimited communication with my coach, can I set-up a package for less than the base price?
    Since good communication is very important between coach and athlete, especially in long-distance coaching, less than unlimited communication is not recommended, but can be set-up on an individual basis.  Contact Kim for more information.

How do I pay?
    At this time, only personal checks are accepted.  This is to minimize fees charged by third parties and keep the pricing of services at the absolute lowest cost to you.

How do I ask a question about coaching?
    Please email coach@kimgeist.com for questions.  You will absolutely not be pressured into starting a coaching program!



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