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It is that time of the year!! Time to roll your backside off the sofa and into some workout shoes. Time to get on that treadmill and time to lift some weights. Time to tweak that workout that you have been doing for years (but that never seems to get your body in shape)

Do you know why your current workout or fitness class are not getting you the body that you want? Well this may seem simple or obvious but it is really simple. It is not for you. Either then intensity or the way that you do it or how often you do it or how much weight you use — something is NOT working. Now while I am on group fitness classes, there are some great fitness classes here in Douglasville for a cardio workout. But remember, a GROUP FITNESS CLASS is JUST CARDIO — even if you bounce around with weights. You still need strength training to build muscles and to turn your body into a calorie burning machine.

So here is my suggestion for the new year! C-O-M-M-I-T

It really is not that hard — put some effort into it.

Keep a diary for a week — what you eat, how much TV you watch — oh look — LOTS of time !!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Does group fitness to you mean fitness classes? And do fitness classes leave you wanting or missing completely because of the schedule? Well then step right up because I am going to introduce you to a new way to look at group fitness.

The thing people love about group fitness is the moral support and the accountability. Well I run every Saturday morning with a few friends — is that not group fitness. And when I was in the service, I did PT with my unit, is that not group fitness.

Take the group concept out of the aerobic studio and all of the sudden it starts to work for more and more people.

I have 3 great clients who work out at lunchtime a few times a week together — POOF — look at that — group fitness. Each one doing their own thing but getting the benefits of having the support of the group.

If you have never been able to stick with fitness classes, try one of these new workouts. Try just going to the gym together. Try working out with a personal trainer or getting a few training sessions with some friends where you all get a unique workout designed for you but you get the benefit of the group environment. Try joining a running club where you can go do your own run but be with other people and get the safety and fun that comes from being with other people.

Think about it!!

With best wishes for the holidays — Merry Christmas — Dave!!

The basic progression of any strength training routine is corrective to strength to power. It is kinda like building blocks. Corrective to fix any problems, then strength to build a base and then power.

Power moves are a great addition to any strength training or personal training program. Don’t worry – you are not going to get power moves in ANY GROUP FITNESS CLASS even if power is part of the name — LOL

Power training is unique for you and unique for what you want to accomplish. If you play a sport, a lot of power moves emulate your sport.

No idea where to start your power training? Well then a few sessions of personal training sound like just the ticket to get you moving on to the next level.

If you are in the Douglasville area, give me a call about personal training or if you are not, look for a Board Certified personal trainer in your area.

Not sure of what group fitness options exist for you in Douglasville. OMG — there are soooo many!! There are great running clubs, walking clubs, group fitness classes, and a ton of other options.

Think about what you enjoy — what is it? Do you love great vistas and views and enjoy taking pictures — then get out and hike with a group of friends. There is no rule that group fitness needs to be a fitness class, is there?

I mean if you enjoy a fitness — by all means! There are tons of good ones in Douglasville. Look around you. There is spinning if you like to challenge yourself and need a little spark to your exercise bike routine. There is yoga or “yoga-inspired” type classes if you feel frazzled and need something to destress and relax.

The point of group fitness is to meet the needs of a group of people so it will NEVER be EXACTLY what you need — you will have to bend a bit. It will not be at the exact moment you want to exercise, it will not be the exact moves that are the optimum for your body. But accept it. Allow yourself to TRY IT. I think you will find that there are LOTS of great options for group fitness in Douglasville — so get out and try one — the group spirit may be just what you need to inspire you and change up your cardio a bit.