Independent Team Beachbody Coach

It's official.  I am now an independent Team Beachbody Coach and I'm looking for five new people who want to get started losing weight or improve their overall fitness level over the next 21 days.  If you know anyone who might be interested please share the information below and let me know so I can follow-up to help get them on the right track!

I have been struggling over the past couple of years to help clients that are not able to meet in person. Many of you live more than an hour away from Columbia, travel frequently for work or just don't have the time to go to the gym.  I am excited about this opportunity to work with Team Beachbody to provide you with the best workout programs in the industry and still provide the personal coaching and attention to help you reach your goals.  Check out my personal Beachbody webpage to learn more about all of the valuable fitness tools that are available.

Tri Fit Solutions Beachbody website

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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.

2015 | New Opportunities!

2015 is off to a quick start.  I have been trying to  figure out ways to diversify my training and am happy to report that in addition to triathlon training and leading RPM spin classes at Gold's I am now a trainer with Best Self Fitness and The Drew Wellness Center in Columbia, SC.

Check out some of the great services and amenities they provide by visiting their websites by clicking on their names above.  I will be leading a boot camp workout for kids on Monday afternoons for Best Self Fitness in addition to other training sessions based on demand.  I will also be leading boot camps and providing personal training at The Drew Wellness Center.  Contact them directly or e-mail me for more details on these new training opportunities.

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

Triathlon Blogging vs. Training

Thanks for continuing to read my “blog”, or so we will call it.  My original goal was to provide a race update, fitness information or some triathlon information each and every week.  I am now re-setting and re-balancing my blogging goal to post monthly or more frequently if I have some really great content to share with you.  I should be able to find the time to research, write and post monthly.  I want to keep my focus on swimming, cycling and running and hope you will find it worth your time to read and provide feedback if you are so inclined.  Goals whether they are for blogging, fitness, personal, financial or business should always be S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely).  I used to laugh at this whole SMART goal setting methodology, but I can tell you from experience….it works.  Keeping an updated site, blog and social media presence is important, but working with clients who have their own fitness goals and want a fitness trainer is even more important to me.

I have been busy working one-on-one with clients in Columbia, SC and I am very grateful for their trust in me.  Building a new personal training business has been very rewarding, but has also required a lot of my time and energy.  I have been fortunate to have had some friends refer me to their friends interested in triathlon training, etc, etc – Thank you!  My calendar has been busting out of the seams which is awesome!  My clients’ #1 goal:  “Swim Faster”.  I have learned a lot of new swim drills and techniques over the past few months and know they will come in handy as my swimming clientele grows.  I have also been successful networking online and have a monthly fitness newsletter e-mail.  Send me your e-mail if you are interested in receiving my newsletter. If you have a fitness goal or would like to schedule a FREE consultation to see if Tri Fit Solutions is the right fit for you please contact me today.   Personally I have a few sprint triathlons coming up in June and July (Thanks Suzanne!), but my real training focus is about to switch to running as I prepare for the Savannah Rock N Roll Marathon this November.  Keep an eye out for more on customized plans for this event in the coming weeks.  I would love to work with you and help you reach your running goals.

Thanks again for continuing to follow my blog & Keep up the great work!

Jason

Father's Day Ride | Support the Fort

Fort Jackson will be hosting a great bike event this Father's Day.  Support the Fort : Awareness Ride

I have copied some of the details about the event below but please visit their site at http://fortjacksonawarenessride.com/ to sign up and participate.

" Cyclists are grateful to Fort Jackson Army Base for providing us a safe and friendly place to ride our bikes.  Let’s come together this Father’s Day and show our appreciation by participating in a Gran Fondo style cycling event that will benefit the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) programs at the base.

The road course offers a 12-mile loop that begins at Fort Jackson’s Hilton Field Sports Complex.  There are two ride options to choose from; a 36-mile, three-loop ride, or a 72-mile, six-loop ride.

All riders must wear a CPSC approved helmet at all times while on a bike & must be at least 12 years of age." - Fort Jackson Awareness Ride Website

There is no better and safer place to ride in the Midlands!- Fort Jackson, SC

If you are interested in getting some one-on-one training or small group cycling training in for this event please contact me at trifitsolutions@yahoo.com or call today!

Success Story | A New Triathlete...

TRYCHARLESTON SWIM START/FINISH

I am excited to share a success story about Wendell, a triathlon training and swim coaching client.  When we first met he had been training for his first triathlon and the only thing keeping him from reaching his goal was the swim.  Sound familiar?  His wife contacted me about a “race ready” training package for him as a birthday gift and we have been working together over the past few months on some swimming techniques as well as ways to improve his form and performance on race day.  It was a success!  He did a great job & accomplished his goal.  I am very excited about his achievement and hard effort.  He not only set, but reached his personal goal for his first triathlon.  Well done Wendell!

Night before the race…Wendell and I met at packet pick up, checked in our bikes and scoped out the transition areas and course a bit.  As we grabbed some dinner we looked at the stormy forecast that was heading our way.  After heading off to our hotels for a short, but good night’s rest we started planning our transitions and going over all the little details that must be decided pre-race.  Since a cold and rainy front was headed our way, it made this all the more challenging. The storms started that evening. Although it was raining on the morning of the race, the thunder storms passed during the night.

Transition Preparation

Race day…We woke up around 4:00am and had a light breakfast before heading off to T2 to set up our run transition area and catch the shuttle for the T1/Start.  It was a cold, dark rainy morning which made many participants back out, but not us.  We put our wetsuits on an hour or so before the start just to keep warm and kept our transition gear in plastic bags to keep them dry a little longer.  Lucky for us the rain let up during our swim and helped make the bike a little more manageable.  The added complexity of transitions is one of the challenges that makes triathlons more difficult than a single discipline event.  The weather turned out nice for the bike ride and run.  It remained cool and the heavy rains passed on through.  The run turned into a mud run as the running path was holding water and although many runners tried to run around the puddles it was easier to give up and run right through them.  The tough "mud" run made this race an even tougher challenge & the finish that much more rewarding.

Set Goals, Train,  & Succeed….

I saved the best for last - Wendell has already picked his next triathlon...Amelia Island, FL - July 2013!

Finisher Medal