When Fitness is a Lifestyle

I hope everyone survived the holidays without too much added weight! December was very busy for Functional Conditioning. For the twelve days preceding Christmas, I had a reoccurring appearance on 9news for their health and fitness segments. I was also in the Spotlight section of the January 1st, 2002 Denver Rocky Mountain News. Functional Conditioning is taking off beyond my wildest dreams! I personally want to thank all of you for the wonderful referrals. My goal is to deliver truthful health and wellness information to as many people as possible. At a time when information gets twisted and the general public becomes more confused, you can count on me delivering only the TRUTH.

The New Year has arrived and I am sure that some of you have made a resolution to lose weight, quit smoking or any number of good intentions. Unfortunately, this only seems to last a few days or just a few weeks. So, let’s shoot for something more obtainable. How about just being happy?

You might ask, what does that have to do with fitness? I am committed to improving all aspects of your lives. When you are happy, things have a way of coming together all by themselves. I see people who dislike their jobs, spouse, themselves and many other things. We do not know how long our journey on Earth will be. Do you think that it should be miserable or should we relish in each day? People think that material goods will bring them happiness. People who have a lot of material possessions are no happier than people without.

I want to help you find happiness in yourself. I feel this can be achieved through taking care of yourself in all aspects of health both emotionally and physically. Feeling good about yourself will help in your home and work life. I feel that negativity breeds more negativity. It seems that people who are always negative seem to always have bad things happening to them. Misery loves company. Where as positive people tend to have more positive things happening to them.

So, take the first step! A lot of people want to start a fitness and health program, but they do not know where to start. Here are some simple steps to follow:

Step 1 - Commit to yourself and others that you want to make a positive change in your life.

Step 2 - Make a list of obtainable goals both short and long term.

Step 3 - Evaluate what you have been doing that is destructive to your happiness.

Step 4 - Realize that eating certain foods do not bring happiness only temporary pleasure.

Step 5 - Get baselines on your metabolic rate and wellness levels.

Step 6 - Ease into an exercise program either at home or at a gym. (30 minutes is all you need)

Step 7 - Schedule follow up visits so you are accountable to someone.

Step 8 - Do the best you can! If you have a bad day, do not abandon the entire program. If you were driving to your dream vacation would you turn around and go home if you had a flat tire?

The name Functional Conditioning was not an accident. I believe that fitness should roll over into your everyday life. I have clients who are better skiers, better gardeners, and better hikers because my fitness programs are designed to strengthen their body for a whole life. This remains true for both the young and the older population.

I have to laugh when I see someone bench pressing 300 pounds, but he cannot walk up a flight of stairs without being winded. The same thing applies to people who only do aerobic activities. When it comes to strength, they cannot open a jar of jelly.

I am convinced that most people do not want a trainer, a workout or to watch what they eat. They only want results! Just like people do not want braces, they want straight teeth. So, the people who are willing to part with their hard earned money on some magic potion, pill or exercise gadget are sure to be disappointed when they do not see those promised results. I make your exercising time work smarter not necessarily harder. The saying of no pain, no gain isn’t spoken at Functional Conditioning. You deserve to be happy, and enjoy all that life has to offer. So don’t put off your health and wellness another year.

Hoping your New Year is one of health and happiness!