Spotlight on Functional Training

            Summer is the time of year when most of us typically engage in more physical activities. As the weather warms up, so we New Englanders begin to venture outside the cozy confines of our homes. After being cooped up inside throughout the winter months, activities such as gardening and landscaping will soon seem like pleasant work again. Softball, golf, and running will certainly occupy some of our hobby time. Summertime means many of us will push ourselves towards a leaner, sleeker physique deemed fit for those weekend beach excursions.

            With all of the various activities associated with the summer season comes a challenging array of physical demands and time commitments. We want to perform all of our activities well, look great and have fun, and reduce the potential of an unexpected injury. With these thoughts in mind, here are a few suggestions to put a spring in your step…..

If you are looking to get fit and lose weight for summer remember…

• Take a long term approach for better health.

Although you can train in the short term to improve your physical appearance, the functional approach to a better looking body is a long term endeavor. Life-style changes are the foundation for all fitness goals. Slow, steady, realistic changes to reach your goals are the best approach and keep you off the yo-yo, binge approach to dieting and last minute exercise.

• Understand the basics of how your body works.

For our bodies to function, we must bring nutrition into our body, circulate the nutrition to all of our cells, tissues and organs, and eliminate the waste by-products. All of these basic processes are influenced by the kinds of food and drink we consume, the level of physical activity in our training programs and lifestyle, and the way we think about and handle the stresses of life.

• Avoid the “John Wayne”  approach to training.

Our bodies are amazing organisms that operate with thousands of intricate processes designed to work interdependently. If our bodies are designed to function synergistically, why not train in the same manner? You’re chances of success improve substantially when you work together with other people to reach you’re goals. Seek out a friend or a motivated family member, join one of our classes, or get some help from a personal trainer, but by all means don’t go it alone. Training is a team approach.

Exercise safely and  stay on schedule!! We have a nice air conditioned space inside for you to get the job done and enjoy the outdoors.

Our Trainers are available for help when you need it. Lee, Amanda and Sandy have slots for training, just give us a call for a FREE consultation and schedule your time.

Yours in health!!
Sandy