Make 2011 your most successful year yet...

Another year is upon us, and I’m psyched, because 11 is my lucky number and I have a feeling it’s going to be a great year. Did you know that 2011 is the Chinese Year of the Rabbit? And that the rabbit is a symbol of rebirth? That means it'll be a great year for reaching new heights and redefining your boundaries, because ultimately, there are very, very few. So what are you hoping to achieve in 2011? Have you written your goal list yet?

If not, it is ESSENTIAL that you do. Writing down your aspirations for the new year is a powerful focusing tool that, firstly, provides a constant reminder of what you are striving for, and secondly gives you the basic framework from which you can turn your goals list into a road map to success. With a couple of weeks still to go before new year, now is the perfect time to be thinking about what you want to achieve in 2011, so that you can be clear in your mind what you want to achieve and work out exactly what action that will require you to take. That way you’ll be ready to hit the ground running come January 1st!



This all relies, of course, on knowing what you want to achieve in the first place. Without that, you’re not going to get very far at all. It goes back to that brilliant Jim Rohn quote,

‘If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.’
So, what is it that you want to achieve? Do you want to run a marathon or complete an ironman? And if so who can help you stay fit, strong and injury free during your preparation?

Do you want to lose 5 stone? And if so do you have the tools you need to achieve that? Do you need more support, more equipment, more knowledge, more willpower, a proper programme – recognise what it will take to make it happen and write it down. Use what hasn’t worked in the past as a guide towards what will work for you (ie. Don’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different result!).

Do you want to have a wider social circle, earn more or become an expert in your field? The same rules apply. I am a huge advocate of vision boards which go one step further than a goals list and actually put your aspirations into pictures that you can hang on your wall and look at every day, because I believe that even subconsciously it makes a BIG difference to your commitment levels. Here are some from our staff room at Phoenix Pro Fitness...



Above all remember this little equation:

Thoughts = Actions = Things

And sometimes you have to take a risk to find out what will work for you. What action do YOU need to take to hit your goals in 2011?

Stay Strong,

Charlotte
Owner
Phoenix Pro Fitness

www.phoenixprofitness.com

Strength & conditioning training in every day group exercise classes? Why not!

Check out the video above. Hopefully it's made you smile, but whilst amusing we also hope you'll be relieved to know that it's a way off what's really effective for fat loss and conditioning.

You see the trouble with aerobics is that it makes your body really really effective at hanging on to fat. Sure in the initial phases of taking on any exercise programme you'll probably see some results, but if you keep on doing the same aerobic type classes soon enough you'll hit a plateau and the results will stop. You probably know exactly what I'm talking about already, right?

So what does work? Well, first let's recap on the hierarchy of fat loss.

Number one is good nutrition. You can't out train a bad diet.

Number Two is Resistance and Metabolic Acceleration Training, because these two are what creates a huge metabolic disturbance and leaves you with an elevated metabolism for up to THIRTY EIGHT HOURS - WOOOHOOOO! 'Effect of an acute period of resistance exercise on excess post-exercise oxygen consumption: implications for body mass management'. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2002 Mar;86(5):411-7. Epub 2002 Jan 29.
Schuenke MD, Mikat RP, McBride JM.

Number Three is High Intensity Anaerobic Intervals

Number Four is High Intensity Aerobic Training

And Number Five, yes you guessed it, is our jazzercise type Low Intensity Aerobic Training.

At the end of the day all 5 of these methods of fat loss are going to yiled some results, but if you're like most normal, busy people and don't have the time to spend hours and hours training each week then it's essetial that whatever training you do is geared around resistance training, metabolic acceleration training and high intensity anaerobic intervals. This will create in you an afterburn effect, so that the real results happen AFTER you've finished training.

A good analogy of this is building muscle. People don't build muscle in the gym, they build it AFTER training, as a result of their recovery. Fat loss is no different. The real progress, providing you're doing the right kind of training, happens when you're NOT in the gym, which fortunately is quite well suited to most people's lifestyles in today's hectic world.

So, ask yourself whether YOUR training programme, whether you be working out on your own, with a coach, or in group sessions, is really geared towards the hierarchy of fat loss and optimal results. And if it's not, then check out our timetable of classes which is included in every level of membership at Phoenix Pro Fitness

Group Fitness Classes at Phoenix Pro Fitness

Here at Phoenix Pro we are 100% dedicated to ensuring that ALL of our members receive the very best in training and nutritional advice, so that you not only look better, but experience all of the benefits of great health as well. Unlike most gyms, our class timetable is a scientifically backed, progressive programme designed to challenge every fitness level and boost your metabolic rate by following time and research-proven protocols. You've probably already discovered that doing classes such as spinning or body pump week in and week out will only get you results for so long before your body adapts to them and progress stops. Our classes are designed to ensure you won't hit that plateau and numbers are limited per class, so whether you are joining us as a full coaching member on one of our All Access memberships, or just for Fierce Fitcamp Group membership, you can be certain you'll receive plenty of coaching to keep you on track with your goals.

Your results matter to us!

To check out our class timetable and membership options please visit our website by clicking here

For more information about our group classes please don't hesitate to contact us at info@phoenixprofitness.com or on 07525 052527.

Stay Strong,

The Phoenix Pro Team