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Will 2012 finally be YOUR year???

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The holidays are almost past us and all we have left is the scale to show. New Years happens each year and every year comes with a period of reflection that either encourages or depresses.

So many people want to be fit on the outside but are not READY to change on the inside. We see it everyday!

But maybe you have been that person in the past and now you are ready to make a change for the better!

I invite you to be a part of something incredible. A group of people working together for the same goal you are. People willing to work hard enough to change their lives. Are you ready???

Edmond Bootcamp offers 25 class times per week for just the best value in town. Mention this ad and try any bootcamp class for FREE  and we hope to see you soon!!!

5 Tips To Fight Holiday Weight Gain

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Tis’ the holiday season at Edmond Bootcamp and Evolution Personal Training! Did you know that most people gain between 7 and 15 pounds between Halloween and New Years Day! Shocking isn’t it. But what is really upsetting about this jump in weight is that these 7 to 15 pounds are the pounds that typically stick around and just compound year after year. So how do you stay on track and still enjoy the holidays? I’m going to give you my top 5 tips to stay fit and start the new year a new you with Edmond Boot Camp!

1. The Sampler Plate! No one wants to be rude. I hear this a lot when we talk about the holidays. “They made me eat it! I didn’t want to be rude!” So don’t be. Take a SMALL plate and get small bites of your favorites. Enjoy it but be portion conscious too.

2. Leftovers are the devil! Don’t do it! I don’t care how much you love the stuffing. Don’t give yourself a reason to over eat all week. I’ve had times where i could eat Thanksgiving dinner for a solid week we brought so much food home. This is the reason most people gain!!! Just say no!

3. BYOB! If you are afraid that there wont be any healthy options, bring one. I promise you are not the only one watching your weight this time of year. There are thousands of healthy options that you can make that taste great and keep you eating well!

4. Cardio and then some! Holiday parties, enormous dinners, and excessive candy seems to be everywhere. It is no shock to any of us. Start today by burning extra calories now. If you are not on a regiment workout plan right now, there is no better time to start! If you are getting to the gym and not bootcamp, add 10 minutes to each of your cardio sessions. If you are doing bootcamp lets pick up the pace! Every little bit counts!

5. Be Consistent! With the weather being colder there is more opportunity to spend time in the gym. Take advantage! I recommend 5 days a week of  exercise. It can be a mix of Bootcamps, Cardio, and Labor Intensive Activity. Try to be active everyday and don’t miss your workouts! Be aware of your need to burn calories and get the most bang for your buck. That’s why bootcamp is structured the way it is! Work smarter not harder!

It’s crunch time! Crank up the intensity! You have to push yourself to see results. Cut down your rest, up your weights, and work hard. If you are not tired when you are done at the gym you could work harder! Period! If you need help with workouts, cardio, or nutrition please don’t hesitate to ask! We are here to help! Don’t wait till the new year to start on your fitness. Some of my clients will lose weight over the holdays, will you??? Get focused, get educated, and get fit!!!

Ryan Dobbs, NASM-CES

Ryan@EdmondBootcamp.com

405-509-6451

Evolution will be closed July 4th

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Have a safe and Happy 4th of July. Evolution Fitness will be closed for bootcamps on Monday but back to normal of Tuesday the 5th.

 

Mid-Year Resolution

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Don’t you just love New Years. Everyone is so optimistic and fired up about the possibilities of the next year being their best year. Did you know that the most common resolution is to loose weight and get fit. Ironic that only 15% of people actually work out, and only 5% of that achieve real fitness that lasts a lifetime. So here we are in July, the halfway point. July 2nd, Saturday to be exact! Did you make a resolution this year? How are you doing, really? Maybe it’s time to make a Mid-Year Resolution.

Wouldn’t it be great to have a do over like when we were kids. Well, now is your chance! Take a few moments out of your day to really focus on what you want. Set yourself a Mid-Year Resolution to be proud of. Next, tell everyone around you. Proclaim your new resolution and ask for accountability. Remember, this is your second chance. You have to do a years worth of work in half the time!Sounds so simple doesn’t it. Here is my short list on staying focused and goal oriented.

1. Write down you goals down everyday in the first person. Become emotionally attached to your goal. Let yourself imagine how it would feel to have accomplished your goal already.  It is very important to write them down everyday. People that are constantly reminded of their goals have a hard time not working towards them. Make time every morning to jott them down and modify them as necessary.

2. Read them before every meal. Lets say you have a weight loss goal. How would you feel about putting that fatty burger in your mouth after you just read your own words of how good it feels to wear your clothes confidently and to be noticed everywhere you go because of your new physic. Like I said, remind yourself often.

3. Reward yourself well. Pick an extravagant prize for the end of the journey. Everyone has different circumstances and wants but I have had a client who when he lost 100 lbs, bought himself a Rolex watch. I had a client buy himself a new car when he lost 50. And I have had a client work off 60 lbs just to see the look on her husbands face when he came home from Iraq. I am a fan of rewards that you carry with you everyday. That way they are constant reminders of your greatness!

4. Discover your relationship with food. Have you developed habits that are keeping you from being as fit as you want to be? Too much caffeine, too much alcohol, too much snacking? Make a list of things you would like to change and tackle the one that will give the most immediate impact first. For me it was too much caffeine. Now that I have overcome the habit of grabbing a coffee or energy drink whenever I want something to drink has helped me to keel great and sleep better! What would you like to change?

5. Make it to more workouts. This time of year can be super busy but you still have to wake up each day and see you in the mirror the way you are right now. Increasing your workouts per week and your calorie burn (along with a great nutritious diet will help you reach the next level of yourself. Commit and make it happen!

It’s time to take massive active toward your resolution. Tony Robbins, says in his book “Awaken the Giant”, “we have flabby decision making muscles, and that the only way to fix that is to make huge decisions and stick by them!” Use this concept for your new Mid-Year Resolution. Make a stand today to be better from now on and forever.

Bootcamps are better than ever right now and people are seeing amazing results! Reserve your spot today online or remember that you can always drop in to any available camp with cash in hand. Let me help you get started on your Mid-Year Resolution today!!!

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Ryan Dobbs
Ryan@EdmondBootcamp.com
405-509-6451

Memorial Day Workout

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Here it is kids,  This is called a Landmark workout.

Basically you are going to start by jogging at a comfortable pace. After a short distance pick a landmark (ie. a tree, rock, building, sign, etc…) and sprint to that spot. When you get there stop quick and complete one exercise off the following list. 25 reps every time, pick yourself up and start either jogging or walking and start the sequence over.

Here’s my top 10 Memorial Day Exercises (must ALL be completed)

  1. Squat Jumps
  2. Shoulder Pushups
  3. Plank Rotate Elbows
  4. Burpees
  5. Lunge Jumps
  6. Wide Pushups
  7. Full Crunches – Arms crossed
  8. Mountain Climber
  9. Low Squats
  10. Close Pushups

You may choose any order you want but do them all! Can be repeated each day to burn those calories but if you are looking for something different here is my favorite workout….

BODYWEIGHT 200+

  1. Toe Touch Jumping Jacks = 50
  2. Squat Jumps = 15
  3. Pushups = 25
  4. Squat Jumps = 10
  5. Lunges Alternating = 50
  6. Squat Jumps = 10
  7. Pushups = 25
  8. Squats = 50
  9. Burpees = 15
  10. Plank = till you cant anymore

Have a fantastic weekend! Be rested and ready for June! I’m just sayin’!!!