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Everything we do at TrainingBible Coaching is based on your individual goals and needs. This form will help your coach get to know you and start understanding your fitness level. This is our introductory questionnaire. In addition to this form, you will have a detailed start-up conversation with your coach to dig into the finer details of your training needs. Fill out the form the best you can, but remember, you will have many detailed conversations with your coach to get you started.

Option 1: Fill out the entire form now and Submit.
Option 2: At the minimum, fill out the "Basics" section of the form below and click "Save". Later, you can come back and finish the remainder of the form. Just enter your e-mail address and password above to pull up the form you've already started, finish filling out the form and Submit.

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*First Name:

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Gender:

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BirthDate(mm/dd/yyyy):

Weight:

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Which sport(s) are you seeking coaching for?:

*Is there a specific coach you'd like to work with?:

*Which coaching plan are you interested in?:
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How did you find out about TrainingBible Coaching?

TrainingBible Web site (www.trainingbible.com)
One of our Coaches or affiliates – which one:
Other - explain:

Occupation:
Hours worked weekly:
Married?:	SingleMarried
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1. Have you or anyone in your family had coronary artery disease?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
2. Do you ever have chest, shoulder, neck, or arm pains after exercise?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
3. Have you ever fainted, felt dizzy, or unusually winded after exercise?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
4. Has a doctor said that your blood pressure is too high or uncontrolled?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
5. Has a doctor ever said you have heart trouble, a heart murmur, or that you have had a heart attack?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
6. Are you diabetic, have a thyroid condition, or any chronic condition?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
7. Are you using any medications? List them.
YesNo	if yes, explain:
8. Is your cholesterol level high? What's your cholesterol count?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
9. Have you ever had a complete physical exam including stress test on a treadmill or ergometer? When?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
10. Do you have any conditions that a doctor says may limit your exercise?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
11. Have you ever smoked? When did you quit?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
12. Have you ever had a joint or back disorder or any current injury?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
13. Have you had surgery in the last 12 month?
YesNo	if yes, explain:
14. Are you now, or have you been pregnant in the last three months?
YesNo	if yes, explain:

1. List your favorite sports and years of participation.

2. Do you currently have a strength training routine? If yes, please describe (machines or free weights, days per week, sets, reps, resistance, etc)
YesNo
3. Please rate your familiarity with strength training routines

4. Have you ever had an exercise related injury which caused you to stop exercising for a week or more?
YesNo
5. For mulitsport and running, list your best race times, with splits if possible. Cyclists and MTBers list race category and years at that category.

1. Have you planned what races you will compete in for next season? If so, please list with dates and priority (A, B, or C, A being most important)

YesNo

2. What are your three most important goals? Rank them 1-2-3.

a)
b)
c)

3. At the completion of our first season together, how will we know if we were successful? What is the single most important thing we must accomplish?

4a. What is your training week like now?

Day	Type of Workout	How long	How Hard
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

4b. Is the above high, normal, or low for you? LowNormalHigh

5. What is your longest workout in the last 3 weeks?

6.	How many weekly hours do you have available to train? Be realistic.
7.	What time of day do you expect to do most of your training during the work week?
8.	Multisport and/or Cycling: Do you have a bike trainer?	YesNo
9.	Multisport and/or Cycling: Do you have a cycle computer with cadence function?	YesNo
10.	Multisport only: Do you have access to a track?	YesNo
11.	Multisport only: Do you run with a running club?	YesNo
12.	Do you ever train with a group? What sports?
13.	Multisport only: Do you have access to a pool? What size?
14.	Multisport only: Do you have access to a masters swimming program?	YesNo
15.	Which day is best for you to take off from training?
16.	How many miles or hours did you train in the past 12 months for each sport?
	Swim
	Bike
	Run
17.	What were the most important races you did in the last 12 months?

18.	Do you own a heart rate monitor?	YesNo
19.	How familiar are you with heart rate monitors?	Not Familiar Somewhat Familiar Very Familiar I'm the man (expert)
20.	Do you own a Computrainer or other power meter device?	YesNo
21.	What is the highest heart rate you have observed during exercise and what sport?
22.	Do you know your lactate threshold heart rate for any sport? Please list and describe how it was determined.	YesNo
	Swim
	Bike
	Run

In order to focus your training most efficiently, we need to determine your limiters: those aspects of fitness that are limiting your current performances. Please take a few moments to assess your abilities on a score of 1-5.
1 = among the worst in my race category
3 = about the same as others in my race category
5 = among the best in my race category
See descriptions of each ability below.

Abilities/Techniques	Swim	Bike	Run
Endurance
Force
Speed Skills
Muscular Endurance
Anaerobic Endurance
Power

Definitions:

Endurance is the ability to delay the onset and reduce the effects of fatigue, implies an aerobic level of conditioning.
Force is the ability to overcome resistance: how well you do in rough water, hills, or in the wind.
Speed Skills is the ability to move effectively while swimming, biking, or running. A measure of economy and technique.
Muscular Endurance is the ability of the muscles to maintain a relatively high force load for a prolonged time. A combination of force and endurance.
Anaerobic Endurance is the ability to resist fatigue at very high efforts when arm or leg turnover is rapid.
Power is the ability to apply maximum force quickly

Time to train	PoorGoodExcellent
Injuries	PoorGoodExcellent
Health	PoorGoodExcellent
Body Strength	PoorGoodExcellent
Flexibility	PoorGoodExcellent
Mental Skills	PoorGoodExcellent
Body Composition	PoorGoodExcellent
Nutrition	PoorGoodExcellent

What, exactly, did you have to eat yesterday?

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In addition, please print the accompanying waiver form and fax to 630-365-4210 or mail to: TrainingBible Coaching 1429 Seaton Street Elburn, IL 60119. I have completed and sent or faxed the waiver form (see below).
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