'Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Look at the sunny side of everything & make your optimism come true. Think only of the best, work only for the best, & expect only the best. Forget the mistakes of the past & press on to the greater achievements of the future. Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticise others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you!'
- Christian D. Larson
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Calling All Running Enthusiasts!
I am delighted to let you know that our resident running expert, Matt Jordan, will be hosting a free running seminar on Monday June 20th at Phoenix Pro FItness. The seminar, which is open to anyone with an interest in improving their running whether it be for performance or health, will cover:
* Pre, during and post run nutrition - how to fuel your body for optimal performance and optimal fat loss!
* Caffeine as a performance enhancer
* An introduction to bareboot running; the pros and cons and whether it's right for you
*The benefits of functional movement screening and how it could shave minutes off your times as well as alleviate aches, pains and injuries
*Foam rolling; must know techniques for keeping your body in tip top shape without a sports medicine team behind you!
The seminar starts at 20:00 on June 20th and numbers are limited, so please RSVP if you would like to attend by emailing us at info@phoenixprofitness.com or calling 01483 801150. If you have friends who you think might also benefit form Matt's expertise then please forward this email on to them as well!
We look forward to seeing you there!
* Pre, during and post run nutrition - how to fuel your body for optimal performance and optimal fat loss!
* Caffeine as a performance enhancer
* An introduction to bareboot running; the pros and cons and whether it's right for you
*The benefits of functional movement screening and how it could shave minutes off your times as well as alleviate aches, pains and injuries
*Foam rolling; must know techniques for keeping your body in tip top shape without a sports medicine team behind you!
The seminar starts at 20:00 on June 20th and numbers are limited, so please RSVP if you would like to attend by emailing us at info@phoenixprofitness.com or calling 01483 801150. If you have friends who you think might also benefit form Matt's expertise then please forward this email on to them as well!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, 12 May 2011
A big thank you from Phoenix Pro Fitness and Shooting Star Chase!
Last weekend the Phoenix Pro Fitness crew utilised their lung capacities and blew up a large number of balloons for our 'Guess the Number Of Balloons in the Car' competition on Godalming high street, in aid of Shooting Star Chase. After a slightly adrenaline raising start where the I nearly took my arm off trying to close the car's electric window from the outside (don't try this at home), we had an absolutely fantastic day and were blessed with glorious sunshine.
We had over 100 guesses ranging from 2 (I think the child in question had only learnt to count to 3 thus far) right up to 570. The winning number was, in fact, 101, and our worthy winner has won an awesome month of personal training membership at our club!
Overall, we raised over £140 for Chase, which provides hospice care for children who are not expected to reach their 19th birthday. May we take this opportunity to thank all of you who supported us in raising money for this fantastic charity, and we look forward to seeing you again at our next charity fundraiser!
Charlotte Ord
We had over 100 guesses ranging from 2 (I think the child in question had only learnt to count to 3 thus far) right up to 570. The winning number was, in fact, 101, and our worthy winner has won an awesome month of personal training membership at our club!
Overall, we raised over £140 for Chase, which provides hospice care for children who are not expected to reach their 19th birthday. May we take this opportunity to thank all of you who supported us in raising money for this fantastic charity, and we look forward to seeing you again at our next charity fundraiser!
Charlotte Ord
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
The Station
The Station
by Robert J. Hastings
Tucked away in our subconscious is an idyllic vision. We see ourselves on a long trip that spans the continent. We are traveling by train. Out the windows we drink in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle grazing on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, of row upon row of corn and wheat, of flatlands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hillsides, of city skylines and village halls.
But uppermost in our minds is the final destination. On a certain day at a certain hour we will pull into the station. Bands will be playing and flags waving. Once we get there, so many wonderful dreams will come true and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a completed jigsaw puzzle. How restlessly we pace the aisles, damning the minutes for loitering – waiting, waiting, waiting for the station.
“When we reach the station, that will be it!” we cry. “When I’m 18.” “When I buy a new 450SL Mercedes Benz!” “When I put the last kid through college.” “When I have paid off the mortgage!” “When I get a promotion.” “When I reach the age of retirement, I shall live happily ever after!”
Sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip. The station is only a dream. It constantly outdistances us.
“Relish the moment” is a good motto, especially when coupled with Palm 118:24: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” It isn’t the burdens of today that drive men mad. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.
So, stop pacing the aisles and counting the miles. Instead, climb more mountains, eat more ice cream, go barefoot more often, swim more rivers, watch more sunsets, laugh more, cry less. Life must be lived as we go along. The station will come soon enough.
by Robert J. Hastings
Tucked away in our subconscious is an idyllic vision. We see ourselves on a long trip that spans the continent. We are traveling by train. Out the windows we drink in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle grazing on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, of row upon row of corn and wheat, of flatlands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hillsides, of city skylines and village halls.
But uppermost in our minds is the final destination. On a certain day at a certain hour we will pull into the station. Bands will be playing and flags waving. Once we get there, so many wonderful dreams will come true and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a completed jigsaw puzzle. How restlessly we pace the aisles, damning the minutes for loitering – waiting, waiting, waiting for the station.
“When we reach the station, that will be it!” we cry. “When I’m 18.” “When I buy a new 450SL Mercedes Benz!” “When I put the last kid through college.” “When I have paid off the mortgage!” “When I get a promotion.” “When I reach the age of retirement, I shall live happily ever after!”
Sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip. The station is only a dream. It constantly outdistances us.
“Relish the moment” is a good motto, especially when coupled with Palm 118:24: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” It isn’t the burdens of today that drive men mad. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.
So, stop pacing the aisles and counting the miles. Instead, climb more mountains, eat more ice cream, go barefoot more often, swim more rivers, watch more sunsets, laugh more, cry less. Life must be lived as we go along. The station will come soon enough.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Fierce Fitcamp and Remote Training
With summer well on it's way, now is definitely the time to be making a commitment to your fitness if you are serious about getting in shape and feeling great in your skin this summer.
If fat loss and significantly improved fitness are your main goals, your conditioning program will need to incorporate the following elements:
Flexibility and mobility work
Movement preparation
Energy system development (including acceleration, speed, and speed endurance components)
Strength & power development
Fitting these components into a realistic weekly schedule can be challenging, but fear not! I have two solutions for you.
If you are in the Surrey area, then our next Fierce Fitcamp starts on May 2nd for 4 weeks and runs throughout May at 6.30pm on Monday's, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Stoke Park, Guildford. I will be coaching fitcampers through some of the same protocols I'll be using to get the England Lacrosse team ready to win the World Cup! Fierce Fitcamp is £99/person and places can be booked by calling
01483 801150 or by emailing info@phoenixprofitness.com
If you want great camaraderie, first class fitness programming, and most importantly RESULTS, then book your place TODAY!
If you're not in the Surrey area, can't make Fierce Fitcamp or need a more individual program , then our popular remote training membership is for you. Please contact us at info@phoenixprofitness.com for more details.
The Phoenix Pro Fitness team and I look forward to helping you feel FANTASTIC this summer!
Char
If fat loss and significantly improved fitness are your main goals, your conditioning program will need to incorporate the following elements:
Flexibility and mobility work
Movement preparation
Energy system development (including acceleration, speed, and speed endurance components)
Strength & power development
Fitting these components into a realistic weekly schedule can be challenging, but fear not! I have two solutions for you.
If you are in the Surrey area, then our next Fierce Fitcamp starts on May 2nd for 4 weeks and runs throughout May at 6.30pm on Monday's, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Stoke Park, Guildford. I will be coaching fitcampers through some of the same protocols I'll be using to get the England Lacrosse team ready to win the World Cup! Fierce Fitcamp is £99/person and places can be booked by calling
01483 801150 or by emailing info@phoenixprofitness.com
If you want great camaraderie, first class fitness programming, and most importantly RESULTS, then book your place TODAY!
If you're not in the Surrey area, can't make Fierce Fitcamp or need a more individual program , then our popular remote training membership is for you. Please contact us at info@phoenixprofitness.com for more details.
The Phoenix Pro Fitness team and I look forward to helping you feel FANTASTIC this summer!
Char
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Fierce Fitcamp, Guildford, is back!
Due to popular demand, our 4 week Fierce Fitcamp is back with a
vengeance on May 2nd.
Fierce Fitcamp takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Stoke Park, Guildford, and is suitable for all ages and fitness
levels. The program, which combines a fun and progressive
combination of resistance exercise with energy system training, is
led by Personal Trainer of the Year 2010 Charlotte Ord, and is
guaranteed to whip you into summer shape and leave you feeling
fitter, stronger and more mobile!
If you are looking to...
- shift belly fat
- tone up
- reveal your six pack
- turbo charge your fitness
- improve your flexibility
- boost your energy
- reduce stress
- have a bloody good laugh
...then Fitcamp is for you!
Fierce Fitcamp runs for 4 weeks throughout May and takes place at
6.30pm. As well as top class fitness coaching and programs, every
Fitcamper receives comprehensive nutrition guidance, mobility and
flexibility programs, and Phoenix Pro Fitness goodies!
Fierce Fitcamp is £99/person and places can be booked by calling
01483 801150 or by emailing info@phoenixprofitness.com
If you want great camaraderie, first class fitness programming, and
most importantly RESULTS, then book your place TODAY!
Access to Fierce Fitcamp is FREE to all Phoenix Pro Fitness members.
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