The cohesion and trust involved in team work is far more powerful in eliciting change than working at it alone. Individual commitment and motivation is vital, but we all get discouraged and lose focus at some point. It’s called being human. The longevity of commitment to improvement lies in the company you keep. The energy [...]
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Figarelle’s Fitness Boot Camp: One Mom’s incredible journey.
One year ago, Ashley started regularly attending my Boot Camp classes twice per week. At first I could tell that she was very shy and hesitant, but over the weeks she really came out of her shell and I could see her confidence building at each session. Now, she is considered one of my “veterans,” [...]
Avoiding Weight Gain over the Holidays
Statistics show that Americans gain an average of 5-10 LBS between Thanksgiving and New Years. I’d even be so bold as to assume most get a head start during Halloween while shopping for treats, then rummaging through their kids goody bags. Once you get a taste of those fun size Snickers bars, it’s all downhill [...]
Erik’s Transformation!
My client, Erik just reached his 25 LB Fat Loss milestone and we took some photos to celebrate! We started training together when he weighed 215 lbs (he’d lost about 10 lbs on his own before we began working together and had previously ruptured his Achilles tendon). This is a guy who takes discipline and [...]
52 Books in 52 Weeks… Live Like You’re Dying
Last week I emailed all of my clients and asked them to search their hearts and minds for the loftiest life goals they could come up with. I love big dreams because they inspire me, and they allow me to get to know someone on another level. I was prompted to ask about big goals [...]
Client Success Story: Rock Star, Jenni Toro
Jenni and I started training together in December 2010, and when initially asked what she’d like to accomplish while working together- she had a few goals in mind. Losing body fat and gaining whole body strength were top on her list. Jenni is the very talented lead singer of the new local band, “The Young [...]
Setting goals to continue improving the New You.
Most people get extremely motivated to lose weight when they have a significant event to attend such as a wedding or a vacation where skimpy attire is desired. The motivation to get fit is strong it seems…until you actually get there. What happens the day after when there’s no longer a reason to workout and [...]
Self Improvement is Euphoric: Get Higher
One of the most common topics I discuss with a client during a session is the attainment of specific goals- obviously that’s why they’ve come to see me. Most people working with a personal trainer have similar goals in mind; fat loss, increased strength, improved mood and energy, etc. Why do these things matter and [...]
Dealing with PMS
PMS… Premenstrual Syndrome that is. Some women have it, some lucky one’s don’t. Here are a few helpful tips to ease the pain during this evil time of the month: 1) Stay hydrated: If you usually drink the recommended 8-10 glasses of water per day, increase the amount to 3-4 liters if possible. It may [...]
Spice it up: Eating healthy doesn’t have to get boring
When you adopt a diet of “clean food”- meaning you consume low fat, low sodium, unprocessed foods in your daily diet, you may have to get creative to avoid hitting a boredom plateau. After traveling Thailand for a month and eating the simplest, yet most delicious foods I’ve ever had, I learned a new [...]
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