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Kamie Hall, Alex’s client describes “What Definition Fitness means to me….”
A brand new start. December 2010, I had reached the point where enough was enough! So, a few hours of Google later, I placed a call to Definition Fitness. Alex is my trainer of choice. Upon showing up for my initial appointment, I met with Alex and completed the workout with him. Mind you, I have been a couch potato for years and weighed 225 pounds, so as I am trying to re-coop from what I have just been through, I knew I had met the partner I needed in this aspect of my life.
I have tried all the diets and the gimmicks, but never a personal trainer. As the weeks progressed, I was trading in my women’s size 18 for 16’s, then 14’s, and on down the line. At the end of just one year, we had lost 83 pounds and 40 ½ inches!!! And my new size….Junior’s size 5! This is where I stand as of today; however, I have 17 more pounds to go to get to our goal of 100 pounds OFF! I plan to be 125 pounds by my birthday this year in May.
My training with Alex is one of the best decisions I have ever made. From day one, he has never embarrassed or made me feel like I did not belong there. He has been very patient, professional and a true blessing to me; definitely going out of his way to help me. I would have to say of the exercise and the lifestyle change with the food, the food is the hardest part of my battle. At least I have a great support system now. Alex and all of the staff at Definition Fitness have been a great fit for me!
Jason’s client: Laura Lewinson
Laura Lewinson has been a client of mine for only a short time, but she has already made great progress and she brings a wonderful attitude to the gym. She is always here, ready to go, and eager to workout hard! Laura is a very good athlete and her natural abilities allow her to quickly pick up on the technical aspects of the exercises we have done. This allows me to progress her into the next phase without spending too much time reiterating proper alignment and set-up.
One of Laura’s greatest attributes is her understanding of what is important in training. She isn’t afraid to build muscle and she understands that lean muscle mass is the key to metabolism. That was something that she walked in the door with, and I have enjoyed teaming up with her to give her the workouts and knowledge to combine with her willingness to improve, and together we will certainly achieve the goals that she seeks.
March is National Nutrition Month. Beach season, summer, bikinis, and board shorts are right around the corner and now is a great time to properly refine your diet to get the lean summer look that you’ve been working so hard for. Your trainer will be able to help you in your specific plan, but here are a few universal tips to keep your nutrition a priority.
1. Eat the whole rainbow. Forget your first thought of “Yes! I love Skittles!” Eating the rainbow begins at the produce section of your grocery store or farmers market. Try to get produce of every color. A few suggestions; red – apples, tomatoes, peppers, cherries. Orange – oranges, tangerines, apricots, carrots, peppers. Yellow – bananas, banana peppers, squash, lemons. Green – broccoli, green beans, peas, cucumbers, spinach, lettuce. Blue – blueberries, blue raspberries. Purple – grapes, plums, prunes, and so on. Different colors in nature usually represent different vitamins. To eat the rainbow is to ensure that you are eating a variety of nutrients.
2. Go nutrient dense. Sure, potato chips come from potatoes, and do contain some nutrients. A hamburger from a fast food chain does contain some protein, and fried chicken is still chicken. The difference between these foods and the foods you should be eating is that they add in extra calories that come from sources that provide only extra calories without any benefit. A french fry contains roughly half of its calories from the potato, and the other half comes from the deep fryer. Calories are essential, but try to make as many of the calories that you consume, count.
3. Eat early and regularly, then know when you’re full. Eating a nutrient dense meal early in the day will provide you with sustained energy throughout the day. Don’t let the momentum of a good breakfast be stopped by skipping meals all the way until dinner, where most likely you will be so hungry you won’t be concerned with what you eat. Plan snacks throughout the day and take good foods with you. If you feel hungry, eat something nutrient dense.
Use this month to focus on your nutrition and to talk to your trainer about ways to refine your plan. Be conscious of nutrition during this month and enjoy the carryover into the summer.
– authored by Jason Rice
The trainers here at Definition have decided to recognize some of our clients who have been working incredibly hard and deserve to be bragged about:) So, starting this month each trainer will spotlight one client who has achieved some pretty amazing things….
Melissa’s Client of the Month: Jeff Curry
Jeff Curry started training with me March of 2011. He came in with IT Band syndrome, which meant extreme pain in his knees. However, he also came in with the best attitude of anyone I’ve ever worked with. Jeff was willing to listen and trust- but most importantly give 100% while he was working out. We quickly tackled Jeff’s IT Band issues, thanks to his participation in the “weird” exercises I had him do;) and his stretching diligence. In the last year, Jeff has become incredibly strong and agile, and has lost 30 lbs! It puts a smile on my face when Jeff texts me with updates on his progress, thanking me for his success- but it is truly all because of his hard work and determination! Jeff is the kind of client who makes me work harder to become a better trainer so I can constantly give him new exercises and challenges. So, thank you Jeff! You are such a joy to train!
Colleen’s Client of the Month: Kristen Larson
About three years ago I had the opportunity to start training Kristen. Since the day I met her she has had the most bubbly and positive personality I know. Her smile and laugh are infectious, and I promise if you’ve ever met her you can agree she will make you smile on your worse day. Two years ago I was so disappointed when Kristen informed me she would be moving to North Carolina for work. She trained with me til the day she moved and we found her a good gym to continue her training in her new home town. At that point I thought I had not only lost a great client but an amazing friend. But only a few months ago I received a phone call that Kristen was back in town and ready to get back to work. The excitment I felt was great, but I was also elated to see she shared the same enthusiasm to be back. It was so exciting for me to see all of her improvements over the last year but there was one thing killing her; she just couldn’t get a double under! So her first week back we made it a priority, and I’m not sure Kristen thought we could do it. But sure enough Kristen got one….. then three! She hasn’t stopped since. Kristen just recently bought herself a speed rope to continue getting better at double unders. She also recently brought her roommate Erika to join the Definition family, and Erika will tell you how she will wake up to Kristen doing double unders outside her window.
Lance’s Clientof the Month: Cynthia Rizk
A recent graduate from local Bolles high school went on to University of Florida for undergraduate studies, then to Ross medical school. She has recently been invited to a residency at Penn State University. Cynthia had played tennis in high school and exercised all of her life until being sidelined by a disk injury in her low back. Since starting at Definition in March of 2011 she has successfully lost 40lbs. A healthy diet and regular workout schedule along with a food journal have been her keys to success. Through her life, Cynthia has persevered a lot and triumphed over injury and illness to become an incredible young person. As a doctor she will be able to help people along with their battles against the tribulations life puts in their path. Cynthia is a true inspiration and it is more than a pleasure to be her coach.
Tune in to our channel on youtube at JaxDefinitionFitness to check out our Kettlebell video. This week Melissa leads you through 5 exercises that can be done with a kettlebell, or any weighted object, at home or on the road….go get em!
TRAIN YOUR TRAINER WEEK
Remember the day you were yelling at your trainer “GO! MORE BURPEES! FASTER!” sweat running down their faces, gasping for air, begging for rest…
… But then you woke up to find that it was only a dream. Though you have considered it to be one of the best dreams you ever had, the disappointment of it not being real still lingers in the back of your head, wishing that one day your dream could become a reality.
Well, the Definition Fitness trainers have come together to make dreams come true! This December Definition Fitness will be hosting its first ever “Train Your Trainer” WEEK!!!
What you need to know:
WHO: Definition Fitness Clients ONLY
WHAT: 15 minutes of trainer agony designed by you!
WHERE: Definition Fitness (and its outdoor surroundings)
WHY: Consider it an early Christmas present
WHEN: Week of December 5th
HOW: $15 will purchase you a 15minute spot on your trainer’s schedule
SPACE WILL BE LIMITED!!! First come first serve for the open time slots!
*15minutes not seem long enough for you to get in all your payback? Stay tuned for Client Appreciation Night January 6th where we will be holding a silent auction for a FULL HOUR to train your trainer! The three highest bids per trainer will have a chance to win! Proceeds from the auction will go to support a local charity!
Disclosures:
v You can not physically beat your trainer 🙂
v Trainer will advise you of any injuries and you can consult with another trainer about your programming if you like.
v You are buying a specific 15 minutes! Being early does not get you more time, being late will lose you time. NO rollover minutes!
v Keep in mind that your trainer will be training you afterwards 🙂
Are you ready for Definition’s holiday challenge?
Everyone has been enjoying Friday’s Challenge of the week so much that this holiday season Definition trainers are coming together with 12 physical challenges to test you and see how you compare with the rest of the gym!
You will have from December 5th through Christmas to perform all 12 challenges. Each challenge will be randomly selected off of the Definition Christmas board.
The goal for this holiday challenge is challenge you to get in the gym for 12 workouts throughout the holiday season in order to complete all 12 challenges.
All clients are encouraged to participate. Each challenge will be scaled to the ability level of the participant so everyone of every fitness level will be able to participate and have a chance of winning!
Just like Friday challenges these tests will be short, fun, and designed to keep everyone motivated. They won’t be the focus of your entire workout, but rather a fun way to get competitive with your fellow clients!
There will be a $15 buy-in to compete in the challenges for a chance to be the overall winner! Plus, proceeds will go to Toys for Tots. Remember, the challenges are random and could test something other clients may never do, so it’s anyone’s game!
The overall winner will be announced after the New Year and receive the grand prize!!
Have some fun this Holiday season and release some of that Holiday stress with the 12 days of Definition Christmas! Sign up TODAY at the front desk!
Remember the day you were yelling at your trainer “GO! MORE BURPEES! FASTER!” sweat running down their faces, gasping for air, begging for rest…
… but then you woke up to find that it was only a dream. Though you have considered it to be one of the best dreams you ever had, the disappointment of it not being real still lingers in the back of your head, wishing that one day your dream could become a reality.
Well, the Definition Fitness trainers have come together to make dreams come true! This December Definition Fitness will be hosting its first ever “Train Your Trainer” WEEK!!!
What you need to know:
WHO: Definition Fitness Clients ONLY
WHAT: 15 minutes of trainer agony designed by you!
WHERE: Definition Fitness (and its outdoor surroundings)
WHY: Consider it an early Christmas present
WHEN: Week of December 5th
HOW: $15 will purchase you a 15minute spot on your trainer’s schedule
SPACE WILL BE LIMITED!!! First come first serve for the open time slots!
15minutes not seem long enough for you to get in all your payback? Stay tuned for Client Appreciation Night January 6th where we will be holding a silent auction for a FULL HOUR to train your trainer! The three highest bids per trainer will have a chance to win! Proceeds from the auction will go to support a local charity!
Disclosures:
*You can not physically beat your trainer
*Trainer will advise you of any injuries and you can consult with another trainer about your programming if you like.
*You are buying a specific 15 minutes! Being early does not get you more time, being late will lose you time. NO rollover minutes!
*Keep in mind that your trainer will be training you afterwards
October 20th is San Marco’s Affair in the square and this month is dedicated to health, wellness, and fitness.
Come join us as we get active in the affair with our 6PM boot camp!! We are moving out front to the square to show everyone what Definition Fitness is all about! So come support your trainers and your favorite gym and get ACTIVE! Oh yeah did we mention that wine is being served? 🙂
If you won’t make it in time to workout then come enjoy the Affair with friends and family and watch out for “flash-mob” bootcamp with Sergeant Lance and his minions!
We hope to see you there!!!
