Lean Out Lakeland

Our minds are incredible devices that store information, reason, remember and dream. But they can also be devious – cataloging negative experiences in a way that we lose confidence in ourselves and our ability to produce results. We seem to have a great ability to remember our failures and our stupidities and then with these memories weave complex stories about what we can and cannot do.

Once we’ve lived with these for long enough, we are convinced beyond a doubt that they are true – no question about it. We believe every bit of negative garbage our mind recounts for us — regardless of the amount of proof we have that argues against it.

Time for a little self-introspection.

Ask yourself the question, “Why” am I even considering joining Lean Out Lakeland?

Do you know?

It’s funny. Most people anticipating Lean Out Lakeland are scared about the workouts.

“Yes”, they’re intense. and “Yes”, you’ll be very sore the first week, (It’s a real challenge sitting for a few days …i.e. toilet seat), but the physical activity is really not the most challenging thing you’ll face in the 8 weeks.

The most difficult task you’ll have in Lean Out Lakeland, by far, is changing your mind.

Let’s assume you only have 3 days a week to work out. That means you’ll have to combine your strength AND cardiovascular workouts. Let’s use Monday, Wednesday and Friday as our examples. In order to keep your body guessing, we’ll use the Heart Rate Monitor and your Karvonen parameters to guide your workouts.

If we’re using the tool of running to increase our fitness and lose fat, I think it’s essential to understand how to progressively train in those areas.

One of my favorite quotes for my clients is: “We’re not exercising, we’re training.”

There’s a big difference.

So, the question remains,

“How can we approach our running to optimize greater cardiovascular fitness and greater fat loss?”

Contemplating taking up running for the New Year?
I know that with Lean Out Lakeland on the horizon, and our newly formed Challenge Team 2010, that all contestants are invited to participate in, many of us are hitting the road with new intensity and focus.
Here are some great tips to keep you safe on “track”.

Imagine waking up, looking in the mirror and actually being amazed with what you see!

You absolutely have the ability to make significant changes in your body.

From this moment on, you can expect that your mind, body and quality of life will only improve.

It’s Coming SOON! The Lean Out Lakeland Inaugural Event Kick Off is January 16th, 2010 from 9 am -12pm at Gold’s Gym, 3625 South Florida Avenue. Boot Camp Style Classes Begin 1/18/2010.

Find the answers to your FAQ here!

It’s time for a change.

Strategic Wellness is calling for a coalition of representatives from our health and wellness oriented services and businesses in our community to do something about this crisis.

(Is this you? What is your business or service doing to reverse this alarming trend? Let’s join forces to create a greater impact.)

We all know our fitness, nutritional and lifestyle habits need to change. There is no more study needed to identify the problem: We eat too much of the wrong foods and lead a sedentary life.

NOTE: ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE MAKING ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO YOUR DIETARY HABITS OR YOUR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ROUTINES.
Try some of these on for size!
You don’t have to do it ALL!
Just pick a couple you know you can do and do them!
It’s one thing to know what to do!
It’s completely another to do [...]

Choosing and Naming Your Lean Out Lakeland Team!