Fitness is a life long pursuit. It can’t be achieved with just five minutes a day using a vibrating arm weight or one hour on a treadmill while texting and reading a magazine. It requires time, patience, consistence, proper instruction and a desire to learn. If done right, fitness provides a great margin of protection against the onset of disease and injury caused by time.

Fitness requires a desire to continue learning. Our knowledge of how the body works and ways to better mold it toward our fitness goals is constantly changing so it requires an open mind and a willingness to try new things.

Consistently is defined as “constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc…” This is a key component to any fitness program. We as trainers cannot help you make lifestyle changes if we don’t see you on a regular basis. But more importantly, you cannot expect to see changes in yourself if you do not stick to a consistent training schedule.

Ever noticed that those who are inactive, or when you yourself are not active, that disease and injury tend to strike harder and more often? Why is this?

Almost all values of health can be measured and placed on a continuum that ranges from sickness, to wellness, to fitness. Even mental health have been observed to have a direct link to diet and exercise, two key components to fitness and wellness. Those who make in effort to get out and be active typically reap the benefits of a boost in immune function that is brought on by a healthy lifestyle. The average Joe can, in time, progress from sedentary and sidelined by illness and immobility, to functional and fitness educated, to a competitive athlete.

This continuum is based on specific measurements such as BP, Body Fat %, Cholesterol Levels, Flexibility, Lean body mass, VO2Max, etc…

• Cardiovascular/Respiratory Endurance
• Stamina
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Power
• Speed
• Coordination
• Agility
• Balance
• Accuracy

*Lastly, be willing to learn and play new sports. True fitness punishes those who specialize in only a couple of these skills and neglects the others.