Saturday Boot Camps @ The Drew Wellness Center

Total Fitness Boot Camp Begins March 21st.  6 Saturday's to help get you fit and ready for Summer! Sign up today!

This 1 hour cardio and strength training session will boost your energy and metabolism to new heights.  Personal Trainer Jason Gibson will use a variety of exercises such as plyometric moves, weight lifting, running drills and abdominal workouts to get you in shape for the summer.

Top Ten Fall Fitness Tips

As a full time exercise enthusiast and coach I am always working on ways to motivate and lure others into fitness.  I love studying and analyzing why we do what we do.  Here are some tips based on some recent client interactions and commons struggles I face when trying to help others reach their fitness goals.

#1.  Set goals each and every week (write them down).

#2.  Be OK with modifying your goals and updating as you go.

#3.  Shoot for 5-6 days of exercise each week (mix cardio, strength and flexibility).

#4.  Enjoy the Fall weather and get outside when you can – don’t take it serious everyday.

#5.  If you miss a scheduled workout, move on and try again.

#6.  Ask yourself why you didn’t reach your goals in the past & make adjustments.

#7.   Rest – If you are finally reaching your goals make sure you take some time off.

#8.  It’s easy to get too bogged down in all the details.   Keep it simple.

#9.  What is your reward?  This is important to know.  We all need a REWARD.

#10.  Be proud of the work you do!  Keep it up and you will get results.

I hope you find these simple tips helpful.  Check back each month for some new motivation (if I reach my goals of updating monthly.).

Coach Gibby

Week 8: Daily Routine & Habits

This week we will focus on habits.  Breaking bad ones and creating good ones.  First let’s identify the habits we want to keep in our daily routine:  going to bed early, drinking lots of water, and knocking out 5 cardio workouts each week.  What?  These are not your habits?  Now is a great time to begin making these your habits.  When I kicked off this 9 week fitness blog my goal was to engage you to check in weekly for a little motivation and a little direction.  I am here to help you reach your fitness, health & wellness goals.  Make it about the journey, focus on your goals and have faith.

Pick three bad habits and three good habits to focus your energy on this week.  Keep track of the number of times you act on these habits and write them in your fitness journal.  You will better understand your weaknesses and strengths so you can set new goals and reach new levels in 2013. 

Tips for week 8:

-         Pack fresh fruit &veggies to snack on throughout the day

-         Pack your running/walking shoes if you travel

-         Exercise while waiting.  (Kids at practice, car in the shop, etc.)

-         Go to bed early a few nights this week

-         Involve other family members and friends in your fitness plan

-         Drink LOTS of water

Keep up the great work!