Have you wondered what MPT's Small Group Personal Training/Fitness Boot Camp looks like? Ever thought about joining but then reconsidered because it was a little foreign in concept and made you nervous?
Well here is a short clip to give you a little feel for what our boot camp workouts are like:
You'll notice that the workout is intense, moving from exercise to exercise with rest only when it is appropriate. At the same time, our trainer, in this case Danielle who is our morning boot camp instructor, is able to keep an eye on everyone and is able to give directions to the boot camp participants and correct their form as they go through the workout.
If you would like to come in and give one of our workouts a try, please do so. Your first workout is always free and it will give you the opportunity to make sure that MPT's Small Group Fitness Boot Camp is right for you!
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Best,
Nick
Nicholas Wood
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For most of us working out is simply a matter of looking good or staying healthy. What we don't realize however is how our decision to workout may be affecting those that are closest to us.
For a few of my clients the effect they are having on others is crystal clear. Colleen and Dan are a husband and wife team who workout with me individually 3 times a week. Colleen then comes and joins us for our morning boot camps, typically 5 times a week. This summer they have brought their 2 kids with them to their individual workouts and the kids have been loving it! They have started enjoying exercise so much that they now join Colleen a couple of times a week for boot camp as well. They don't just play around either, these kids get after it! The kids may never understand the positive benefits they derive from working out at a young age, but their parents have set them on a course for a healthy and successful life.
Another of my clients, Robert, has been working to get back in shape after becoming hundreds of pounds overweight. Roberts dedication has produced great results and after putting EIGHT new holes in his belt, he will soon be buying a new much smaller belt. This hard work has not gone unnoticed by his coworkers either. As a matter of fact, Robert has inspired his employer (a major company in San Antonio) so much that they are now introducing a "wellness competition" based on Roberts success, with the grand prize of $10k! Robert may or may not win the prize, but the fact that he has motivated a company to this level means that his impact will likely get hundreds of his co-workers in better shape and in the end it may save lives!
You may not realize the effect you are having on those around you by choosing to workout or not, but I guarantee you, there are people around you that are studying your moves and will mimic you...hopefully for the better.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Best,
Nick
(210)415-5934
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Hey guys, I wanted to share a quick testimonial with you from one of my clients. Ernest is a youth pastor, who at 21 years old, had a heart attack. Check out his before and after picture and take a few minutes to read his testimonial.
Most people would say that there’s no way a 21 year old could have a heart attack; but unfortunately that’s exactly what happened to me this past February. It was all those years of unhealthy eating and not exercising that pushed my body over the edge. A doctor can only tell you so much before you personally decide change needs to happen. And it wasn’t until after being released from the hospital that I knew things needed to change for me.After a whole night of searching the Internet for personal trainers, I came across Motivational Personal Training. I figured this was probably your typical studio, just out to get your money. But that thought soon changed after my first meeting with Nick. It was during that first consultation that I began to realize that anything I wanted to accomplish was within my reach. After signing up for personal training, I knew I had a hard road ahead of me. With doctor’s orders to loose 40-50 pounds, Nick and myself began working hard. And it wasn’t soon after that I started to see results.And now, about 5 months in, I have already passed my 30 pound weight loss mark. Not only do I feel great physically, but having lost this much weight gives me a great sense of accomplishment. There’s just no way I could have done this on my own. MPT gives me that extra push I need to remind myself why I started in the first place. I could say that MPT really saved my life. Literally.
Achieving your goals is never easy, but with studios like MPT nothing is ever too far out of your reach.Thanks for the push, help, and great results!
Ernest Sauceda, 21
Coffee Shops
7/25/10
I am writing this blog from a Starbucks Coffee using their free wi-fi. I love Starbucks. Not because I am a coffee drinker, but because it allows me a quiet place to grab a quick bite to eat and get a ton of work done!
I just logged onto the wi-fi here and the Starbucks menu is the first thing that pops up (very smart marketing), but I started looking at the nutritional info of their drinks and food. Honestly, most of the drinks are not too bad, no worse than a coke in most circumstances.
However, I wonder how many people forget to factor their once or twice daily starbucks stop into their nutritional programs. Just 1 Dark Cherry Mocha is over 300 calories! Do that twice a day as a 130lbs woman and you have just sucked away 15+% of your daily caloric intake. That's not even the highest calorie drink they have!
I don't want to scare anyone away from Starbucks...you can easily factor it into your nutritional program, but don't neglect to account for it either! That daily Iced Caffe Latte maybe what keeps you from losing weight and just maintaining.
First, let me start by saying I hope you have a great 4th of July weekend! This is one of our favorite holidays because we spend it with family up at the lake! I hope you have equally exciting plans and if you are planning to go to the lake or just hang out by the pool that your hard work has paid off and that you feel comfortable in a swimsuit (if not, come and join MPT's Personal Training or Fitness Boot Camps!!).
Now, onto the reason for this e-mail. Tonight I was flipping through the Drudge Report when I saw a headline that said 70% of Texas School Kids didn't pass the physical fitness test given to them at school this year! This past year however we had 4 kids come in with their parents to help them get in better shape for their P.E. tests. While the tests did have some tough requirements, I was amazed that kids couldn't easily accomplish these tasks.
Now, when I was in grade school, I don't remember having specific tests that we had to accomplish. But I certainly remember being able to run for hours and not think a thing of it. When we were kids, we were always out in the street playing sports. If we were not playing sports we were still running around doing something active! Today, it seems as though kids have a much different lifestyle. With the popularity of the T.V. and video games, kids are spending more of their summer inside instead of being active outside.
The results of this test should be a wake-up call to all parents. Get your kids moving! If you can sign them up for a sport. If they don't like that then bring them to MPT and we can help them get in shape! No matter what get your kid active.
The other fact that these results should point out to you is that your kids resemble you. If your kids are out of shape and have a hard time passing the Fitness Gram or any other P.E. test, then you might need to look at the example you are giving them. Do you exercise regularly? Are you eating right? You can help your kids simply by helping yourself!
Texas kids are clearly in need of positive role models in regards to fitness and nutrition. Start being a role model for your friends and family today!
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