Sunday, January 9, 2011
Monday, November 15, 2010
Nix the Holiday Bloat with Routine!
Nix the Holiday Bloat with Routine!
November 15, 2010 by Kim (Edit)
Filed under Health and Fitness
Realistically, as Americans, we are about to embark on what for most of us, is our very favorite time of year. A huge part of our celebration involves the special food and drink we will share with family and friends. We gift with food, attend parties, dine out with our holiday shopping and bring home all the extras from the grocery store. We are still a country blessed with the means to entertain ourselves this way and also be charitable during the “Giving Season.” It truly is a time of year to share and be thankful.
The question is still posed: How can we enjoy the Holiday Season and avoid that dreaded January day when it all comes crashing down around us? We have gained weight and the magical season disappears just like magic and leaves us in the grips of January and it’s winter gloom.
Answer to question: Routine! Yes, I exercise for a living. What I have learned over the years that has kept me on the wagon right up in the driver’s seat is that when your routine goes by the wayside, the habit is broken within days. Just that fast. One of my goals over the years has been to encourage the good habit of exercise through cross training. A varied exercise program snuffs out boredom. Knowledge of key components of exercise and safe execution gives the athlete (that’s you) tools to stay physically fit at home, on vacation, on a business trip and at a gym. The tricky part if you are not a trainer, is staying the course so not to break the routine or the habit.
Friends Fitness evening classes and 5:30am Fitness Camps were developed for this purpose. They both provide skills, tools and knowledge to help you (the athlete) find a way to exercise enjoyably in any given environment. Early morning fitness doesn’t sound so appealing to many, but choosing to commit to this program empowers you, creating a sense of accomplishment. Consider how good one feels upon arriving home from work or finally getting all of the days chores accomplished…. and then you recall, oh yes, I DID THAT! I got it done at 6:30am. Kudos to ME!
Need I remind you that regular exercise curbs the appetite. Regular exercise increases the metabolism, burning those extra calories. It squelches fatigue and relieves stress. My strategy for facing that dreaded day in January and feeling triumphant? Don’t eat from any cheeseballs. Remember that the first bite is the best so don’t get another crab rangoon. Most importantly, stick with your routine!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Wellness Expo in the Country
Wellness Expo in the Country at Valley Vineyards!
Presented by Friends Fitness Company is being held on Sunday, July 18 from 11am until 5pm. The event is free with free parking. A luncheon will be served at 1pm with Guest Speaker Cammy Dierking from Local 12 News in
Friends Fitness Co.
There will be an informal wine tasting and tour of the Winery following the luncheon and it will continue throughout the afternoon. Cost is $10 and payable day of the event. Visit many local health and wellness driven organizations and businesses for education and for FUN! Healthy food to taste and to purchase - including desserts! Farmer's Market! Physicians and Physical Therapy! Yoga and Massage! Valley Vineyards is located at 2276 East US RT 22-3 Morrow,
All proceeds of Wellness Expo in the Country to benefit Little
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Get back in the GAME with no PAIN!
For those who ha
ve created muscular imbalance (aches and pains) with childbearing, child rearing, work related physical stress or injury, sports related injury and or obesity........
ve created muscular imbalance (aches and pains) with childbearing, child rearing, work related physical stress or injury, sports related injury and or obesity........My passion is fitness! Even as I've passed the age of 50, my passion is still working to create healthy strong and lean bodies at any age! My experience as a fitness trainer is 28 years and running! More importantly, my life experience as a Mom, desk jockey, multi tasker and a runner/jogger/1980's style aerobic instructor, has handed down a variety of bodily aches and pains that most often occurred with no warning, taking me by complete surprise! In retrospect, I realize the things I was doing wrong and have learned a lot about creating better muscular balance to help you feel great and stay in the game! Muscular strength and balance will allow you to continue living life to the fullest without pain holding you back. You want to play, walk without tiring, run if you need to or want to and not tire while playing with the kids or grand kids.
Important factors in Optimal Physical Well-Being:
1.Pinpoint the physical stressors and correct them.
2. Do this with isolated and specific muscle training and flexibility work.
3. consider protection of joints above all.
4. Regain strength in weakened areas.
5. Nutrition is everything. Food marketing sabotages our eating strategies.
***********IMPORTANT***************CONSIDER THIS******
If you are YOUNG and want to stay on your game! If you are a little OLDER and want to get your game back! This may sound simplistic, but life sneaks up on you and so does aging. Let me show you how you can beat the aging process......young or old.
Personal Training for Pain and Injury .....Packages start at $50
Monday, June 8, 2009
Baby Boomer Fitness
The Pilot Program for Baby Boomer Boot Camp began in April of this year! Lauren and I got super excited about offering a Fitness Camp for the age 45 and up crowd! Being a Boomer myself, it isn't difficult to understand the physical limitations of the aging population. On the flip side, it's also very exciting to know that this age group is capable of much more physical activity than usually practiced. To be able to help Boomers reach fitness goals never imagined or long forgotten, has been awesome! Great cardio and strength gains are made at any age when proper protocol is applied. We are turning out "over 45" athletes everyday!
Very happy to report that this Camp is a success! We play in parks, on the bike trail and plan to take these camps to high school stadiums when not in use.
Please view our website at http://www.friendsfitnessco.com/ to learn more about Baby Boomer Boot Camp!
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