TRX for Endurance Athletes, Come to Class and Try These Out!

Ladies, Don't Focus On Hard Numbers

The problem most people encounter is losing steam once the novelty of the resolution has worn off. Too many times this happens because people are unrealistic and impractical with the resolutions they make. Try avoiding hard numbers when making goals.

“I’m going to lose 10 pounds by summer” and “I’m going to drop two dress sizes in eight weeks” are common fitness resolutions many women make. The problem with these two resolutions is that they’re too fixated on a number. If every week you stand on the scale or try to slide on your skinny jeans to see the progress you’ve made, it’s much easier to become discouraged when you see no evidence of change. By focusing too much on the end result, you lose sight of the behavioral changes you should be making to reach these goals.

Instead of creating a fitness resolution with the end result in mind, create one that is more focused on behavioral changes. “I’m going to try one new healthy recipe every week instead of ordering take-out” or “I’m going to take one 45 minute walk five days a week” are better resolutions to make. Why? It is because they focus on things you can directly control. At the end of the day, losing 10 pounds and keeping the weight off is only going to happen if you’re leading a healthier lifestyle. You’re bound to stick to a healthier lifestyle if you aren’t constantly discouraged by the number on the scale.

Also remember to cut yourself some slack. Slipping up isn’t the end of the world. Focus on the positive instead of the negative and watch your fitness level improve regularly! See you at the gym.

What is a SMART goal?

I will be on KBND radio today from 8:30 - 9am talking about how to set SMART Goals and how to use them to achieve New Year's Fitness Resolutions! Tune in if you can, 1110 am.
So what is a SMART goal. S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym for specific, measurable, attainable or action-oriented, realistic, and timeline. According to Wikipedia Smart goals were first created or discussed in project or performance management and they are now applied to personal goal setting as well. An example of a general goal would be, "I will lose weight". An example of the SMART goal version of this would be "I want to lose 20 lbs by April 15th, 2011. I will perform 30 min. of cardio and 30 min. of strength training per day, 4 times per week and I will only eat starchy carbohydrates 3 times a week."
Research shows that setting smart goals helps us be more successful at actually achieving our goals! So good luck and good planning! Go out there and write down your SMART goal and take action now! What are some of your SMART fitness goals?

TRX Class Starts January 17th!

Some sample exercises - We'll do these and others in class. Suspension training is good for improving your core muscle strength, total body coordination and your sense of balance and control of your movements!

Lost It at the Club Begins Soon

THE SUPPORT IN THIS PROGRAM IS TRULY AMAZING!

THE COST IS MINIMAL!

IF YOU DON'T SIGN UP FOR THIS PROGRAM, YOU'RE MISSING OUT!

Our 4th Annual "Lost It at the Club" is Here!! Lost It, is an 8 - week motivational fitness and weight loss Program. It is so fun, you get a packet with a bunch of helpful information about losing weight and an Activity Card with a million things to do at the club, you get to meet a lot of people in the club, and you get your fitness and weight loss progress tracked by a Personal Trainer. You get to train with others and go to cool lectures on mind/body fitness, stress response on the body and how to deal with it, how to eat for better health, how to grocery shop - even get to go on a grocery shopping field trip with a Registered Dietitian.

TRX Class - Saturdays at ACB

Join me for TRX Classes on Saturday mornings at 9:15 - 1st class is FREE. It's a killer workout, uses your core A LOT. Please comment and tell me what you think of the TRX - come try my class out and give me some feedback! Thanks! - Jenny

Foot Mobility 101

Movement Matters Clinics:

Tues. Nov. 9th 5-5:30pm

Wed. Nov. 10th 9:30 - 10am

Thurs. Nov. 11th 11:30-12pm

Thank you to all who have participated in our ACB Foot Mobility 101 clinics. Remember these clinics are designed to provide an overview of the necessity of movement in your feet. As demonstrated in the class, proper input from the foot can affect any area of the body. Like any training process the more practice you get the better you become, so make sure your getting your reps in. Your feet will get smarter (more aware) over time and you can ask more of them. Should you decide to continue the education of your feet you can slowly move to shoes that allow for more information from the ground. Shoes that are flat (low-profile) and more flexible will enhance foot function. It is important to remember to go slow with any transitions and use your
self-assessment (balance gets better) to see if you’re ready for additional challenges. If you have any questions regarding shoe wear please ask.

Stay tuned for the schedule of Knee Mobility 101 clinics beginning in Nov. Keep moving!

Get Your Sweat On

High Intensity Training is adding an extra class next week on Tuesday, October 26th. Meet us on the basketball court at 6pm for an hour of sports conditioning and plyometrics. The upcoming HIT workshop will focus on speed and power actions for the sports in season. Drop in on the 26th or any of the upcoming classes for $12 (non-members $15). Tell Trainer Jess if you have special training requests and don't forget to bring a water bottle with you to class.