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 6: Balance...Need I Say More?

Working on your core strength and flexibility is a great way to build a foundation for building great fitness.  Yoga would be a great activity to incorporate into your weekly schedule.  Many yoga positions focus on balance and will provide great benefit to reduce injury, aches and pains.  If you cannot participate in a yoga class don’t let that keep you from working on your basic core strength and flexibility.  You can incorporate this into every workout. 

You can work on balance in your workouts in more ways than you may think.  Beginning with some light stretching and warm-up exercises and ending with a cool down and light stretching is a great way to balance out your workout.  Each week you can not only balance your individual workouts but your weekly workouts as well.  Make sure you mix up your daily exercise routines to help create a balanced full body workout.  Exercise is no different than anything else in life so overuse can cause problems and you should always practice moderation.

In regards to balance, balance in your life this is the most important take away this week.  Spend some time this week focused on finding balance in your personal, professional, physical, and mental life.  I wish I could tell you I was an expert in this, but instead I will tell you to practice what I preach not what I do J.

Focus + Fitness + Faith = Balance

Jason