Friday, December 12, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
What I learned from the Patriots and my clients
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Mine was a blast. The kids did great with the travels to Chicago. Bella dazzled everyone with her charm and her self-taught ballet moves and everyone vied for a chance to hold Maddy. I got some much needed rest, but poor Danielle was sick most of the time.
My vacation ended with a great lesson from an unlikely source that I want to share with you: A lesson that will have a strong impact on your health pursuits.
When I returned from Chicago, my neighbor greeted me with a great surprise. He had scored some good seats to the Patriots game last Sunday, and myself and a few other guys from the neighborhood were invited. I was psyched!
I am a huge football fan. However, I’d never been to a Pats game. I’ve never really pursued tickets in the past because I really like watching football on TV. It is convenient and comfortable. But more importantly, you can see every detail on the field, watch instant reply, and not miss a whole series because you were waiting 20 minutes to get to the bathroom.
Nonetheless, it was my first chance to see the Pats live, and I was excited to hang out with the guys all day. Sure, the weather was awful, but I was prepared. I got bundled up like the kid from a Christmas Story! We had the tent and grill going at the tailgate, and everything was great!
I was really beginning to get fired up for this game. Having not seen a live game for years, I had forgotten the excitement of the whole spectacle.
But then it hit me. After trekking a couple of miles from our parking area, we finally descended on the Mecca of New England football, Gillette Stadium. As throngs of people entered the stadium, the energy was palpable. It wasn’t the beauty of the stadium, but it was the comradery of the fans, thousands of people braving the elements to see the Pats.
I swear by the time I arrived at my seat, I was ready to rush the filed tackle somebody! Heck, I had so many layers I wouldn’t even need pads! And I’m pretty convinced I can outplay Delta O’Neil!
Sure, the Pats laid an egg and proceeded to stink up the joint, but that wasn’t what struck me about my Patriots game experience.
What struck me was the power of the comradery. The influence of being surrounded by, enthusiastic, passionate fans. Even though I was standing in 33 degree weather being pelted by rain and sleet for almost 8 hours, the excitement of the event made me oblivious to the discomfort.
This lesson was hammered home again yesterday. I went to the studio and reviewed some video of our athletes from our Athlete Development Program. Check out these videos featuring Daniel
Daniel is a great kid, and an amazing athlete. He is at least a 6-12” shorter than most kids his age (something I could relate to when I was his age). Yet, he may be one of the best athletes we’ve worked with, and is a force in the weight room. The video provides a glimpse of the byproduct of his hard work (sure, need needs to make some foot ware changes, and shore up technique a bit, but very impressive still!). And just a few months ago Daniel was recovering from surgery for a medical problem!
Then, the superwomen descended upon the clinic for their 6pm group work out. These girls come here after work and BRING IT! As I packed up to go to the gym, they were at the end of their workout with Tom, in the midst of the dreaded interval training. And there was no quit in site for Kathy, Donna, or Celine.
So the lesson sunk in, and hopefully it will do the same with you. Energy is contagious. Being around people who are enthusiastic, working hard, or persevering through a struggle is one of the most motivating forces. The culture of excitement, encouragement, and support is invaluable, and can only be appreciated through experience.
That is exactly what is cultivated here at the Spectrum Fitness Consulting studio. Our group programs, whether it be Our Athlete Development Program, or our adult small group programs are exactly what you need to experience the power that a group provides.
Our groups are small enough to facilitate individualized attention and instruction, yet just big enough to create the energy, motivation, and accountability to drive you towards success. Combine this with our expert instruction, and you can’t help but succeed.
If you have ever struggled with motivation, the group training format at Spectrum is your answer. Give us a call at 978-927-2065, or go to www.spectrumfit.net/freeconsultation.html to sign up for a free health and fitness consultation to see if this is right for you.
Getting fit and staying in shape is a battle. The images of Daniel hammering out 1 leg squats like a machine and the trio of Kathy, Celine, and Donna churning out double digit rounds of intervals after weight training keeps be focused during my workouts – and I’m a seasoned gym rat!
You need every bit of help, and the group dynamic gives you the ammo you need for the battle.
You owe it to yourself to at least give us a call, or sign up for a free consultation at www.spectrumfit.net/freeconsultation.html to learn more. Whether you are an experienced trainee with Spectrum, or haven’t seen a gym in decades, there’s a place for you in Spectrum’s group training programs.
Here’s to your dedication to get fit, and stay healthy!
Mike
p.s. Things are going to be crazy busy in a few weeks with the new years fitness rush, so it is best to act NOW! Go to www.spectrumfit.net/freeconsultation.html to find out about group training.
p.s.s. Do you know someone who would like to receive our newsletters? Send them to www.spectrumfit.net/newsletter.html to sign up. Be sure to update your information right away so you can receive our new print newsletter.
My vacation ended with a great lesson from an unlikely source that I want to share with you: A lesson that will have a strong impact on your health pursuits.
When I returned from Chicago, my neighbor greeted me with a great surprise. He had scored some good seats to the Patriots game last Sunday, and myself and a few other guys from the neighborhood were invited. I was psyched!
I am a huge football fan. However, I’d never been to a Pats game. I’ve never really pursued tickets in the past because I really like watching football on TV. It is convenient and comfortable. But more importantly, you can see every detail on the field, watch instant reply, and not miss a whole series because you were waiting 20 minutes to get to the bathroom.
Nonetheless, it was my first chance to see the Pats live, and I was excited to hang out with the guys all day. Sure, the weather was awful, but I was prepared. I got bundled up like the kid from a Christmas Story! We had the tent and grill going at the tailgate, and everything was great!
I was really beginning to get fired up for this game. Having not seen a live game for years, I had forgotten the excitement of the whole spectacle.
But then it hit me. After trekking a couple of miles from our parking area, we finally descended on the Mecca of New England football, Gillette Stadium. As throngs of people entered the stadium, the energy was palpable. It wasn’t the beauty of the stadium, but it was the comradery of the fans, thousands of people braving the elements to see the Pats.
I swear by the time I arrived at my seat, I was ready to rush the filed tackle somebody! Heck, I had so many layers I wouldn’t even need pads! And I’m pretty convinced I can outplay Delta O’Neil!
Sure, the Pats laid an egg and proceeded to stink up the joint, but that wasn’t what struck me about my Patriots game experience.
What struck me was the power of the comradery. The influence of being surrounded by, enthusiastic, passionate fans. Even though I was standing in 33 degree weather being pelted by rain and sleet for almost 8 hours, the excitement of the event made me oblivious to the discomfort.
This lesson was hammered home again yesterday. I went to the studio and reviewed some video of our athletes from our Athlete Development Program. Check out these videos featuring Daniel
Daniel is a great kid, and an amazing athlete. He is at least a 6-12” shorter than most kids his age (something I could relate to when I was his age). Yet, he may be one of the best athletes we’ve worked with, and is a force in the weight room. The video provides a glimpse of the byproduct of his hard work (sure, need needs to make some foot ware changes, and shore up technique a bit, but very impressive still!). And just a few months ago Daniel was recovering from surgery for a medical problem!
Then, the superwomen descended upon the clinic for their 6pm group work out. These girls come here after work and BRING IT! As I packed up to go to the gym, they were at the end of their workout with Tom, in the midst of the dreaded interval training. And there was no quit in site for Kathy, Donna, or Celine.
So the lesson sunk in, and hopefully it will do the same with you. Energy is contagious. Being around people who are enthusiastic, working hard, or persevering through a struggle is one of the most motivating forces. The culture of excitement, encouragement, and support is invaluable, and can only be appreciated through experience.
That is exactly what is cultivated here at the Spectrum Fitness Consulting studio. Our group programs, whether it be Our Athlete Development Program, or our adult small group programs are exactly what you need to experience the power that a group provides.
Our groups are small enough to facilitate individualized attention and instruction, yet just big enough to create the energy, motivation, and accountability to drive you towards success. Combine this with our expert instruction, and you can’t help but succeed.
If you have ever struggled with motivation, the group training format at Spectrum is your answer. Give us a call at 978-927-2065, or go to www.spectrumfit.net/freeconsultation.html to sign up for a free health and fitness consultation to see if this is right for you.
Getting fit and staying in shape is a battle. The images of Daniel hammering out 1 leg squats like a machine and the trio of Kathy, Celine, and Donna churning out double digit rounds of intervals after weight training keeps be focused during my workouts – and I’m a seasoned gym rat!
You need every bit of help, and the group dynamic gives you the ammo you need for the battle.
You owe it to yourself to at least give us a call, or sign up for a free consultation at www.spectrumfit.net/freeconsultation.html to learn more. Whether you are an experienced trainee with Spectrum, or haven’t seen a gym in decades, there’s a place for you in Spectrum’s group training programs.
Here’s to your dedication to get fit, and stay healthy!
Mike
p.s. Things are going to be crazy busy in a few weeks with the new years fitness rush, so it is best to act NOW! Go to www.spectrumfit.net/freeconsultation.html to find out about group training.
p.s.s. Do you know someone who would like to receive our newsletters? Send them to www.spectrumfit.net/newsletter.html to sign up. Be sure to update your information right away so you can receive our new print newsletter.
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