THE IMPORTANCE OF THE “OTHER 23 HOURS”

We often forget that when we workout it is typically only an hour per day at best. If we do not move for the rest of the day and our total caloric intake is to high we will never see the results we desire. This is why it is important to make a conscience effort to move more throughout the day. For example if you are on the phone a lot at work walk around your desk while you talk. You would be amazed at how many extra calories you burn. Or rather than coming home and immediately sitting on the couch after dinner, go for a brisk 15 minute walk. It all adds up at the end of the day. In looking at the findings in the study below it is clear you can not just "diet" or "exercise" you need to make a lifestyle shift to move more and eat a little less.

25 Year Meta-Analysis - journal of obesity and metabolic disorder

Diet only:
Least effective for maintenance

Exercise only:
Least effective for fat loss

Diet + Exercise :
Most effective for fat loss and maintenance


How important are the other 23 hours?
24 hours x 7 days = 168

Even if you work out for an hour seven days a week that leaves you with 161 hours to screw up all your hard work. It does not make sense to me to work extremely hard in the gym for five or six hours per week and then flush all your hard work down the toilet because you decided to watch television from the time you get home and eat everything in the kitchen. Does this mean you should be a workout nut and eat tofu and alfalfa sprouts? Absolutely not. It means that making some slight adjustments in your day will keep all of your hard work from going out the window.

These are some questions I often get and thought I would share them...

QUESTION: What’s the hardest part of a healthy exercise program?

ANSWER: Getting started!

Q: Why should I choose personal training over joining a gym, exercising at home or dieting?

A: One word: RESULTS. Your certified personal fitness and nutritional coach at The Florida Fitness Coaches will provide you with the right information, the right motivation and the right guidance. If you’re sick, you go to the doctor. If you need tax advice, you hire a CPA. If you want legal advice, you retain a lawyer. We all seek competent, knowledgeable professionals when we want solutions to our problems...now! You can join a gym, but will you go, and will you know what to do when you’re there? You can purchase home fitness equipment, but will it just become an expensive clothes hangar? If you’ve ever dieted before, has it worked? Were you able to sustain it?

Q: What makes The Florida Fitness Coaches different and better?

A: Many things, actually. Privacy – you exercise with your personal trainer in a private studio with no distractions. Competency – each of our male and female trainers are certified professionals with years of experience. Convenience – we’re located right down the road from your house. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – should you choose to continue working with us after you have given us a try, you can rest assured that we guarantee your satisfaction and your results, or your money back! Ask any gym, fitness equipment retailer or diet “guru” if they’ll make the same promise.

SUCCESS STORIES

We have been working hard on continuing to provide the best and most up to date programming for the last several years here in SW Florida. Here are some of our latest success stories:


“Without a doubt this is the best money I have ever spent. I have lost 5lbs 4 and ¼ inches and 3% body-fat. I eat 4-5 smaller meals and one or more snacks per day I am not hungry and I have more energy and I am also down a size in my clothing. I can’t wait to get my cholesterol re-checked!”
- Jocelyn Landis

“I have tried several diets without success. Laurel has inspired me to live a healthy lifestyle instead of dieting alone. Laurel taught me how to target specific muscle groups in order for me to get maximum results from each workout. The eating plan she designed for me allowed me to eat my favorite foods and still lose weight. I finally feel I made a good investment in myself.”
- Geri Joseph

Dear Laurel:

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank Florida Fitness Coaches. My mother and I joined your club about a month ago and I have to say your team has done an outstanding job not only for me, but also my mother. I have lost almost 14 pounds in a little over 3 weeks, and have strengthened and toned my body fat. I am now in a Circuit Training Class along with 4 other members. I cannot tell you how much better I feel and look, and this has also improved my tennis game considerably. Thank you for all you have done for me!!

In addition, I have to say that your team has been very helpful and patient with my 82 year old mother. I recently lost my father in June of this year and I wanted to keep mother busy along with her nursery school. She joined the FFC and is doing great!! She can utilize the stationary bike, treadmill, and is doing stretching exercises. This whole experience is a first for her.

Take Care and keep up the great work. You have been a great addition for both our lives.

Sincerely,


Doug and Irene Hamrick

Dear Friend,

It’s crunch time.

Spring has sprung and summer is just weeks away. The sun is shining, the birds chirping and the smell of freshly cut grass is in the air.

The pools will be opening soon and beach trips are being planned.

You’ll enjoy all these things so much more if you are feeling really good about your health and fitness.

When you feel good about yourself – your senses come alive! Your experiences are richer, fuller and more fun.

So it’s time to make a decision. It’s crunch time.

Will you take action – right now – to make sure you get maximum enjoyment from your summertime adventures?

Getting started on an effective exercise program that brings you real, lasting, life-enhancing, put-a-smile-on-your-face-cause-you-feel-good RESULTS, is the hardest part.

Take Action! Anything. If you need assistance getting started go to www.floridafitnesscoaches.com/services.html

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"

Confucius

Summer is Coming!!

It is hard to believe it is May already with summer just around the corner. Have you built that beach body you wanted? Did you stick to that New Years Resolution that was going to get you there?

For those of you that have not quite got there or want to maintain the bod you built be on the lookout for some new Boot Camp classes that will be on the way. The 12 week Results program is almost finished as well. Be sure to check www.floridafitnesscoaches.com for updates.

Until next time I will leave you with one of my favorite Quotes:

"Do or Do not, there is no try"