Have you ever noticed how hard it is to stick to a workout program?
This week I have had 3 new groups start and all three groups are friends outside of our workout group. They decided to start working out together because they knew they would hold each other accountable.
If you have a hard time sticking to a workout program, get a friend or family member to do it with you. Better yet, get 2 or 3 friends to join you. That way, when you don't want to get up and workout one morning, your friends will be there to pull you out of bed!
Form a team and your chances for success will increase exponentially.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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Today, at about the time that many of you were pulling into your office chair, Sarah and I started on a six mile hike up to Mohawk Lake and Continental Falls just south of Breckenridge.
This hike was tougher than we thought it was going to be! The first two miles were pretty calm, with a steady climb up to the tree line of the mountain. Then it went straight up! At one point they literally have a cable to help pull yourself up the mountain! When you weren't using the cable you were basically doing a stairclimber. I felt like I was in pretty good shape until we starting hiking around the mountains here! It is a completely different type of shape! We had a 3000ft elevation change during this hike!
The hike was tough, but there were some great photo ops such as this creek crossing:
At the top of the mountain, there was a great reward for your hard work. Here is a video I took this morning of Continental Falls:
We forgot to bring a USB cable, so I can't upload photos, but will make sure to upload those when I get back on Friday.
I hope ya'll are all having a great week without me and I will see you next Monday!
Oh and by the way...these 65 degree days and 40 degree nights have been really tough to handle...haha, j/k. I think I might open up an MPT in Breck and spend my summers up here! Would ya'll travel with me?
Make it a great day!
Nicholas Wood
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The other day I wrote an e-mail to one of our former boot camp clients. I just wanted to check up on her and make sure she has kept up with her workout program even while she was away from boot camp for a few months. Below is a copy of the e-mail I received back from her. I am sharing this, because it thrills me to know that our clients are changing their lives!
Here is her response:
Hello Nick
I am doing great, thanks! Your workouts have helped me so much. I have completely
changed my lifestyle. I am much more active and I have been making better choices
when it comes to nutrition. I make it a point to work out everyday, even if it is a
mile and a half on the treadmill. My husband has noticed the difference and it has
pushed him to work out even harder. There have been a few occasions where I find I
need a little extra motivation.
As you know, I had my baby nine months ago but I still have a little belly that I am
obsessed over getting rid of. I have no Idea how often or how long I should focus on
my abs during a workout in order to get a flat belly? If you have suggestions I
would really appreciate it.
I will definitely use your fitness boot camp in the near future. It was exactly
what I needed and I am so glad I did it.
Thanks again for your help,
A
I hope that all of you, whether you workout at MPT for a month or for years, get this excited about exercise. It seems so little, but exercise can truely make your life better!
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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One of my clients here at MPT is the owner of Mulligans bar on N 281 @ Redland Rd.
I have been to Mulligans a couple of times and it is a great bar, so if you get the chance you should check it out.
With that being said though, I am not here to plug Mulligans. Actually, I am here to tell you that most of the beverages sold in Mulligans will hurt you when you are trying to get in better shape.
A beer here or there, meaning one or two on the weekends won't kill you. BUT, 6 or 7 on the weekends will STOP YOU dead in your tracks.
If you are putting in hours of work in the gym every week, don't limit your results by eating too much food or drinking too much alcohol.
Keep yourself in check and when the temptation of drinking kicks in, just remember all of those early mornings or late afternoon when you didn't want to be in the gym, but you made the sacrifice and went because you want a better looking, healthy body.
Make it a great day!
Nicholas Wood
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Today as I was driving to and from the studio I saw several people running. I am really impressed with these people dedication, but I hope they are being careful.
As I write this, it is 98 degrees outside! That is hot and a dangerous temperature to be exercising in.
If you are going to be working out in this heat, be sure to drink plenty of water before, during and after your workout. Additionally, try and keep yourself cool during your workout by putting cool water on yourself either with a towel or just by pouring it on your head.
If you are outside in this heat, be careful and aware of how your body is feeling. If you start to feel your body cramping, if your muscles feel weak, or if you get light headed or dizzy, be sure to stop your exercise and cool your body down.
The heat at this time of year and for the next 3 months or so will be nearly unbearable. If you are going to go out in the peak of the heat be sure to take care of yourself by staying hydrated and staying cool.
Make it a great day San Antonio!
Nicholas Wood
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