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The very first step in creating a goal, or a destination as I like to call it, is to create a clear vision of where you are going. Creating a vision is the foundation for successful goal setting. If you have never created a vision board, I would encourage you to try. Success requires a vision that inspires us. It should spark emotion!
I am going into my 10th year as a fitness professional, and each year I seem to improve and evolve my training philosophy. That is one thing that I love about my profession. There are always ways to improve my craft. This year in particular has been a huge epiphany for me in the way I would like to train my members and clients here at State of Fitness in the year 2012.
More than 100 years ago, F. Matthias Alexander discovered that it was possible to relearn the graceful ways of moving we had as children, and to therefore improve the way our bodies function.1 Alexander first observed and developed the principles of what would come to be called the Alexander Technique between 1890 and 1900.2
Getting Started
This article, Part 1 of 2, focuses on beginners to intermediate weight training programming and includes information that may be well-suited for women, the elderly, as well as athletes. Part 1 includes general weight training information and the fundamentals of establishing a comprehensive resistance training program. Part 2 of this article, which will be published in the March 2010 issue of CoSozo Living will include specific instructions for particular weight training exercises and describe programs centered on firming, strength, and circuit training.
Wellness coaching is one of the fastest growing trends in the health and fitness field. A wellness coach may also be known as a health coach, health counselor, or nutritionist. The title may differ, but the services provided are usually to offer help and support to improve all areas of a clients’s life which affects health and overall well being, including weight management, fitness, counseling, mental health, stress management, and more.
