January is always a time of reflection on the previous year and an opportunity to set goals for the coming year. This year has been a great year and it also has been a year of transition. A year ago I discussed the idea of how I thought many of our clients would do very well utilizing our semi-private and group training. I have gotten very postitive feedback from many of you who have chosen to participate in the semi-private and group classes. I have been extremely pleased with the results that everyone is making . We also have embraced the Crossfit philosophy of training and as a result removed most of the exercise machines which had been an integral part of the physical training I have taught for the last 20 years. Although some are still adjusting to some of the changes most have bought into the program and have seen dramatic improvements in fitness as a result. We as coaches are still learning how to maximize Crossfit to help you reach your potential. As we continue to learn you will reap the rewards with more efficient and effective training strategies. I appreciate your patience as we have gone through some of these changes. I also appreciate your effort, trust, and willingness to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. I hope you feel, as I do, that it has been worth it.
One of my goals for 2008 was to begin to develop more of a community of fitness here at Focused Fitness and Crossfit Alliance. I believe we have layed the foundation for this and I hope it only continues to grow in 2009. The semi-private training, group classes, Suffer on Saturday, and Crossfit community as a whole has helped in that process. There are three things on my immediate agenda I would like to do that I believe will continue to enhance the fitness community this coming year.
- I would like to create a wall of honor for our clients who would like to share what their experience at Focused Fitness has done for them. What we will need from you in order to do this is a written testamonial and a couple of pictures, preferably one in active role either training here or engaging in some other physical role and one picture in your normal daily role . This is an opportunity for other members to get to know you a little better. It also gives new members real life examples of what can be accomplished through their efforts.
- Saturday morning workshops starting in January. These workshops will cover material relevant to three components of what I refer to as the Focused Fitness Triad (Nutrition, Mental Training, and Physical Training). Although we spend most of our time focused on physcial training the other two components are integral to your success as well. These workshops are intended to be workouts but are designed to increase your knowledge in each of the areas covered. With the exception of the flexibility workshop with Greg Spindler the workshops are free of charge and you are welcome to bring non-members to the workshop. These workshops will be from 8:30am until 10am and will cover the following topics.
o Goal setting and mental training ( January 10th)o Nutrition including supplementation (January 17th)
o Flexibility with Greg Spindler (January 24th) more details to come
o Joint mobility (January 31st)
o Kettlebell lifting
o Slow lifts
o Olympic lifts
o Pose running
- Referral rewards program to show our appreciation for your support and belief in what we do. January is always a time when people set New Years Resolutions for getting in shape and losing weight. We will be offering a referral rewards program starting in January to capitalize on this and hopefully, bring more people into the community of fitness. If you are happy with your experience here at Focused Fitness and Crossfit Alliance please invite family or friends to one of the training sessions or workshops or give us their contact info and we will be glad to contact them. If they become members you can choose from an array of prizes as a show of our gratitude for your referral.
I have also attached a price list for 2009 and a schedule of all of our group classes. If you are happy with the program you are currently on you are welcome to stay with the same program at the same price. The new price list offers some different training programs primarily opportunities to train more frequently. If you have any questions about any of these programs pease feel free to talk to me or email me.
I expect 2009 to be the greatest year of training we have ever had and as a result produce the best results in terms of helping you look better, feel better, and perform better. We look foward to helping you reach your health and fitness goals in 2009 so, let’s get moving.