5 + 5 = 14

It is a proven fact that a synergistic effect takes place when a group of individuals work together towards a common goal.  According to Wikipedia Synergy is defined as "the effect of the whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts".  Applying this to a group fitness class each individual participant reaps a greater individual reward when they work with others towards a common goal - improved Health. 


Participants surveyed in a CORE FIT class were asked what specifically benefited them by attending a group fitness class:

• When I feel accountable to others I make sure I never miss a class
• If I feel like I cannot do a certain exercise and I see others do it I get the confidence to try
• I feel a bit of peer pressure to complete each exercise
• I like the support of others in the class

Although working out in a group is not for everyone the advantages are clear and the rewards are great.  Many people immediately think that a group class is only for women and is similar to step aerobics or some type of dance.  When CORE FIT was developed one of the goals was to eliminate that stigma and show people that they can get a great strength workout in a group setting as well.


To become involved in a group fitness class check with your local gym for classes or start your own. If you do not know what to do email gselfitness@gmail.com and we will help you get started.

FUNNY FRIDAY

LAUGH A LITTLE - ITS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

THURSDAY THOUGHT

In the world of fitness has technology really advanced that much or did it reach it's peak in the 70's and 80's?  In elementary school we spent 15 to 20 minutes each day doing exercises such as the squat - thrust, pull ups, sit ups, push ups and climbing the rope. 

With the break out of garage style gyms and small personal training studios, individual and group stlye workouts are mimicking the workouts of the past.  Workouts are designed anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes and include a warmup, strength phase that may include doing as many pull ups and sit ups as you can in a specified amount of time and finishing with a cool down stretching period. 

If we are able to achieve a quality workout following the same workouts of our youth is it really necessary to continue to build gigantic health clubs with millions of dollars of strength equipment?  The answer is up to the indivivual but it certainly opens the door for more people to get a quality workout without spending a fortune on a fitness membership.

GOAl GETTERS

In a few weeks 2010 will be upon us and we will all go through the same ritual of setting a New Year's Resolution and in most case it will be a re-commitment of last year's resolution gone bad.  We have become accustomed to the superstition that if you are beginning something new it must start on the first day of a week, month or year and so we use that as our excuse to wait.  When that much anticipated FIRST day arrives we often seem unprepared or content on postponing our resolution until the next FIRST and so the cycle repeats until New Year's Day is upon us again.


When looking at the top ten New Year's Resolutions of all time the number one is usually focused on losing weight or getting in better shape.  Though the exact research differs, the success rate of keeping a New Year's Resolution is less than 10% which means that most of us are not losing weight or getting in better shape.  Whether that can be attributed to the FIRST theory or not is uncertain but it never hurts to try a new way so I suggest we eliminate the plan to begin on the first and instead become a GOal GETTER and begin today.


The following are tips to help you get started today:

1. Get up right now and go for a 10 minute walk just to get moving
2. Determine what kind of activity you like, can and will do on a regular basis
3. Make sure the activity you choose will allow you to elevate your heart rate for a prolonged period of time
4. Make your schedule each night for the following day and schedule this activity in
5. Create healthy rewards for maintaining your activity for 30 consecutive days
6. After 30 days your should be ready to advance to a more challenging program

*When progressing to a more challenging program it may be good to seek the adivice of a health or fitness professional.  Remember that these simple tips are ways to get started and are not the basis for a long term program.  It is important to always determine your current health status and seek clearance from a doctor if a medical condition exists.


For a free copy of a cardio program email me at gselfitness@gmail.com and ask for the BEGINNING CARDIO PROGRAM