What to Expect From Boot Camp Training

When you visit us for boot camp training, you can expect the workout of a lifetime.  Our personal trainers understand how to get you sweating and in excellent shape.  If you are desperate to get healthy or lose the extra weight – this is where you need to be.

When you arrive, our personal trainers will ask you questions and assess your current fitness level along with where you want to go.  This allows them to create a personalized fitness plan that will help you to achieve those goals without putting an unhealthy amount of strain on your body.  It is important, after all, to ensure that your workout plan is sustainable and that you do not injure yourself in the process.

Even though our boot camp training is in a group setting, each person will be exercising according to the plan set by their personal trainer.  For example, you may be doing the same exercise as everyone else but the number of repetitions you complete could be different or the intensity in which you perform the exercise could be different.  A perfect example of this is the standard pushup.  Those that are new to exercising might need to complete a push up on their knees while others can complete it in the standard way.  Regardless, our personal trainers will be walking around and monitoring everyone to ensure that the exercises are being completed correctly and in accordance with each person’s fitness level. 

The exercises we teach you at boot camp training are typically things that you can do at home after you leave.  Our goal is to equip you with a variety of high-intensity exercises that can be completed on your own time and for years to come.  This is an excellent way to learn more ways to tone certain areas of your body or to learn moves that will improve your endurance while completing normal tasks.  The ability to build endurance is critical for your health now and for continuing with your exercise program.  Endurance is what gives you the ability to swim in the ocean with your kids all afternoon or to carry in a bunch of moving boxes.  Increasing your endurance can quite literally improve your ability to do things and your quality of life.  In this way, personal fitness is about far more than your appearance. It impacts how you feel and how you go about life on a daily basis. 

A large benefit of learning these new exercises at a boot camp training class is that you will be doing so under the watchful eye of our personal trainers. When learning new exercises, it is important to do them correctly. Otherwise, you could risk injury or you might not get the same benefit out of them that you could, as in you might not burn as many calories.  We can ensure that you are exercising correctly and in a way that will not cause you any injury. Getting started is easy and we make the process fun so call today to join one of our sessions.  

Learning to Eat Healthy is Part of an Effective Personal Fitness Plan

We are focused on helping you to reach your personal fitness goals.  Whether you are severely overweight or you are trying to lose that last five pounds, we can help you by creating an exercise plan to get you there.  As a personal trainer, we can motivate you, encourage you, and show you how to get the most out of your exercise routine.  One thing that is important to include, is a plan for healthy eating because if you are completing your exercises but are overeating or consuming foods that are bad for you, it will counteract all of your hard work.

The first step to changing your eating habits is to consider why you are overeating or eating unhealthy in the first place.  We have found that there are many reasons our clients overeat including:

• Loneliness.  A lot of people will eat because they are lonely or bored.  If you are in this boat, we encourage you to look for positive things that can fill these empty moments.  Consider what you are interested in and select an organization to volunteer with.  The rewards that you get from these experiences will far outweigh the commitment it takes and your personal fitness plan will never be sabotaged by working at the animal shelter. 
• Fatigue.  A common mistake that people tend to make is to go on such an extreme diet and exercise plan that they become overly tired.  This is typical but avoidable when you work with a personal trainer.  We can ensure that you are exercising at an appropriate level and that you are eating enough calories so that your energy levels do not crash, prompting you to binge eat or eat the closest thing that you can find. 
• Being busy.  It can be difficult for people with extremely busy schedules to plan ahead for how to eat healthily.  Working parents have an incredibly hard time with this given the need to facilitate a busy school and sports schedule along with their own work obligations.  If you have zero time to pack healthy food for yourself, become familiar with the low-calorie options at various fast food restaurants. While not ideal, you can always buy a salad at McDonalds or even visit your grocery store deli for low-fat options. 

One tool that can help is planning ahead.  Just like we will help you to develop an exercise plan that spans months, you can take the time to meal plan.  Make a list of the meals that you want to eat and the food that you will buy at the store to make this happen.  Go grocery shopping and then take the afternoon to make as many meals as you can that can be saved in the freezer or fridge.  This will give you what you need for the week so that you receive the energy and nutrients your body needs to keep up with your personal fitness goals.  To get more tips and ideas, give us a call. 

Some of the Many Benefits of Our Yoga Fitness Classes

The Many Benefits of Yoga Fitness Classes

Yoga fitness has been around for decades, so you may be wondering why it is suddenly becoming more popular. The popularity arises from the fact that yoga fitness is one of the healthiest forms of exercise you can do, and many people are just now discovering that. Not only is it beneficial to your physical health, but it is also calming for your mind. If you have considered starting a yoga regimen, we encourage you to start today. Read below as we explain many of the benefits of yoga fitness classes. 

Mind Calming: Consistent yoga practice leads to an increase in serotonin levels. Serotonin is a natural hormone chemical that makes you feel happy and content. Yoga also increases your focus. During yoga fitness, you are so concentrated on performing your moves that you are more centered on “the now”. This can lead to less stress and the ability to embrace and appreciate today.  

Better Balance: Better balance increases your likelihood of living longer. As you age, your balance naturally shifts and is not nearly as good making you less stable. With the practice of yoga, you can elongate you balance abilities so that your body doesn’t age prematurely, and you don’t injure yourself from falling. 

Muscle Building: Yoga fitness builds your muscles so that your body is stronger and able to accomplish more throughout your day. The practice will also allow you to pursue other activities that you always thought you would enjoy, but were too out of shape to conquer. 

Muscle Relaxing: Not only does yoga relax your entire system, but it also relaxes your muscles. This can ease discomfort in your body and allow you to sleep more soundly at night. Releasing tension in your muscles feels fabulous and puts you at peace. 

Flexibility Improvement: Many people do not realize the benefits of being more flexible. Not only is it nice to be able to touch your toes like you did in your childhood, but it is also the perfect way to ease joint pain and widen your range of motion during all activities. The flexibility that yoga fitness requires will also strengthen the essential connective tissue in your body.  

Healing Properties: Yoga fitness has many healing properties like the ease of joint pain mentioned above. If you have the beginnings of arthritis, or it is in your genetics, you can prevent the development of arthritis by strengthening your cartilage through yoga. You will also be building bone density and preventing the potential breakdown of your bones. Yoga increases your blood flow so that your heart will receive a better blood supply. This may decrease your chance of a heart attack. Yoga can also drop your blood pressure.    

These advantages are just a drop in a bucket compared to the many other benefits of taking yoga fitness classes. Learn more about your body and increase your lifespan today by taking a valuable and enjoyable fitness class. We will work with you to ensure that the class is suitable for your current fitness level.

Get Ready for Summer With Our Exercise Classes

If you want to get in shape, our exercise classes can help you to reach your goals.  This is the time of year when most people become aware of the extra pounds that were gained during the winter months.  As the shorts and tank tops come out, now is the time that most people want to get into shape.  If you are one of them and have weight loss or exercise goals, we invite you to join one of our classes so that you can be encouraged along your journey.

The Benefits of Taking Exercise Classes with a Group

One reason to take a class is to be motivated and encouraged by those in the same situation as you.  When you see other people that are also trying to get in shape, it can help motivate you to keep going and to show up for class.  This will help with your personal accountability since your classmates are likely to ask where you were if you missed a session.  For a lot of people, this is all it takes to stay on target.  It’s also fun to workout with other people.  You can make new friends, engage in conversation and take the time to do something for yourself.  For people that are busy taking care of kids or working a demanding job, this time for self can be incredibly rewarding and help to bring some calm into your life.  Exercise has also been proven to release endorphins that can put you in a better mood.

Exercise Classes Are Designed for Various Levels of Fitness

If you are worried that you won’t be able to keep up or that the class will be too advanced for you – don’t be.  There are various classes that are designed with specific fitness levels in mind.  We don’t expect you to be an expert right away, and neither do your classmates.  You may be surprised by how encouraging everyone really is.  You can take your time, get acclimated to what we are doing and gradually build up your strength and endurance.  If it only takes one class to get up to speed, excellent.  If it takes you a month or two, that is fine as well.  The objective is to keep up with the class and to do your best.  You will naturally build up the endurance that you need to do more or to workout harder.  Your body will direct your pace, and it’s important that you listen to it.  If you try to do too much too quickly, you could end up injuring yourself which will set you back even further.  Instead, be patient with yourself, listen to your body, be consistent and have fun.  This way you can maintain an exercise routine that is sustainable, rather than pushing too hard and burning out.  

We offer a variety of exercise classes for you to choose from and encourage you to visit us to learn more.  We can discuss what you are interested in and help you to select the class that is right for you. 

Why You Should Start a Fitness Program This Month

Considering the pros and cons of committing to a fitness program this month is normal, but have the cons really ever outweighed the pros? What is not to love about feeling happier, more energized, and having an overall better quality of life? You should start a fitness program this month for you. Don’t do it for your boyfriend, your girlfriend, or because your mom is concerned about your weight. Do it because you want to be the best version of yourself that you can be. A fitness program can better your overall health, and it can help you become a more content and confident person, but you must start by wanting it.

A common principle is that you should be getting at least 150 minutes of exercise a week. That can equal out to about 30 minutes, 5 days a week. A 30-minute workout is done in a flash and will improve your long-term health exponentially. This is a reasonable commitment to make for a fitness program that will benefit your health in an amazing way. If 150 minutes a week is too much of a stretch for you to make with your busy schedule, start out with 15 minutes a day. We guarantee that you will come running back for more after you witness the amazing change it makes in your attitude and mood.

The repercussions of not getting enough exercise are concerning to say the least. Not exercising can lead to a premature death. No one wants to miss out on a full life of fun, friends, family, and the opportunities that ensue with living. Starting out with just working out 3 days a week will immediately begin lengthening your life. This is partially because a fitness program will strengthen your heart. When you don’t exercise, your heart weakens. This leads to bad circulation, high blood pressure, strokes, and heart attacks. That is a long list of problems that could be avoided by just starting a fitness program to strengthen your heart.

You will feel better.
No one wants to feel bloated or overweight. A lack of exercise could be the reason you have gained a few pounds and feel so much less energetic than you once did. Starting a fitness program can lead to weight loss and a toner body. Being overweight, or even being average weight, and not exercising, can lead to weaker bones and joints. You will experience more pain when you move and potentially serious injuries if you let these weaknesses go unchallenged. Starting a fitness program will immediately start bringing your bones and joints up to an impressive vitality.

A final thought is this: Do you feel sad or depressed fairly consistently? This is a very common state of mind for people who don’t get adequate exercise. Starting a quality fitness program can help you beat those feelings of depression and sadness. No one wants to feel down all the time and exercising increases the endorphin production in your body that makes you feel happy.

With all of the benefits of exercise and the absolute lack of negatives, starting a fitness program this month should not be a question, unless the question is how to start! Make your health a priority today by starting your fitness program with us.

A Personal Trainer Can Help You Get Into Shape Faster

Although many people want to get into shape, few consider working with a personal trainer in order to do. They usually think about joining a gym, going on another diet, or investing in home exercise equipment. Many are under the misconception that personal trainers are only for professional athletes. They seldom realize that this is far from the case. Even if your goal is simply to lose a few pounds, tone up your arms, or tighten your stomach muscles before summer, a personal trainer can help you achieve your goals, both quickly and efficiently.



Help - I'm Not Seeing Results!

Many people need help with their exercise routine, regardless of whether they are beginners or have been working out for some time. While some people work out very strenuously at the gym, in spite of all their efforts, they are still not happy with certain parts of their body. Nothing they do seems to reduce those 'love handles' or flabby arms. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people who do not see the results they had hoped for, become exceedingly frustrated and eventually quit exercising altogether. However, there is a far better alternative. As a personal trainer, we can help to create a personalized workout plan that is tailored to deal with your specific problems.



As a professional trainer, we will not only design a program that gives you faster and more effective results, but will motivate you in various ways. After working with you a short while, we get to know what triggers your motivation and will use that knowledge to keep you going. We will also keep a record of all the improvements you have made which, otherwise, may have gone unnoticed. Additionally, we will educate you in other areas that affect your general health and your ability to get as fit as soon you possibly can. It's important that all your other habits and activities in your life feed your goal of become healthier. You aren't going to get very far if what you do outside of the gym is counterproductive to what you do at the gym. For example, a balanced and healthy diet is critical in your journey to a healthy lifestyle. We can outline a diet plan that can support the workouts you are doing.



Additionally, it's also about being as efficient as you possibly can. Most adults have very busy schedules and don't have time to waste on ineffective exercise routines. As a personal trainer, we can maximize your time by providing efficient workouts designed to meet your goals. We can teach you the proper way to perform each exercise movement in your routine and can correct any issues with your posture, form or technique. Not to mention that learning how to perform exercises properly reduces your risk of a serious injury. If a specific exercise isn't working for you, a trainer can change it to one that suits you better, yet still provides the same physical benefits you want.



We Can Help

As qualified personal trainers, we believe in approaching our clients with positive reinforcement and gentle encouragement. We also set realistic goals specific to your situation, examine your current exercise routine and nutrition plan and make necessary adjustments, so you have a more successful workout.  If you are new to exercising, we can create a whole new fitness routine and diet plan for you, taking your weight, stamina, medical conditions (if any), personality and objectives into account. We will work with you at a pace you are comfortable with. If you let us assist you in achieving your fitness goals, we will  most certainly help you succeed.