What is generally recommended when a client fails to perform a new exercise correctly?

Providing corrective feedback immediately is crucial when a client fails to perform a new exercise correctly. Immediate feedback helps the client understand what to adjust or change in their form, technique, or approach to the exercise. This real-time guidance not only aids in correcting errors but also reinforces learning and builds confidence in their abilities. By addressing the issue right away, the client can make adjustments during the session, which increases the likelihood of mastering the movement before practicing it repeatedly incorrectly.

While allowing a client to practice until they master the exercise might seem beneficial, it could lead to the reinforcement of poor habits or incorrect performance, making it harder to correct mistakes later. Adjusting a nutrition plan or increasing rest periods does not directly address the underlying issue of exercise execution and might derail progress in developing proper movement patterns. Therefore, immediate corrective feedback remains the most effective strategy for helping clients improve their performance.