Start 2011 Right

There are so many people that use New Years Eve as a time to make a change in their life. Many times these changes only last a short period of time. At Fitness Together we challenge people to not only look at this change as being a short term solution but as a change that will last the rest of your life. The new year is an opportunity for a new start to your fitness goals, but you have to be honest with yourself and ready to make the change. If a person is not ready for change then the change wont last. Look at yourself and ask is fitness and my health going to be my honest goal. Is health a goal that you really want? Do you want to make a change?

We recommend that people look at small obtainable goals and then once you achieve those goals start to make new obtainable goals. The small goal will help get you to the overall big goal. Make a change in your New Years Resolution this year and make it something that you will work hard for and something that you can obtain.

Happy New Year!

The Benefits of Variety in Your Workout

Many of us have tried working out and quit for one reason or another. We talk to many new clients about their previous workouts and many of them say that they got sick of their old plan or they just can't stick to their workouts because they lose interest. When we dig deeper and ask about the regimen they usually say that they have been on the treadmill and that is it or they do the same weights over and over. There are benefits to a change up in your program and a well designed progression can give you great results. We have an article about variety and it's benefits.

http://womenshealth.about.com/od/fitnessandhealth/a/exercisevariety.htm

Healthier Option For The Holidays

Well it is that time of the year again. Everywhere you go there are cookies and sweet treats all around. It can be so hard to stay on track. We tell ourselves I will get back on track tomorrow or in the New Year. Look at the numbers of a typical M&M cookie that you will undoubtedly see this holiday season. It will cost you 200 calories and 10 grams of fat. How can you still indulge but make better decision. Sometimes just a little bit of research online and you can find a healthier option to bring to the party. Below we have listed a cookie recipe from eatingwell.com that you should try for the holidays. This cookie will only cost you 76 calories and 4 grams of fat.

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/lusciously_nutty_holiday_logs.html

With the holiday season approaching there are many people that will be traveling. Unfortunately there will not be a gym everywhere that people go. It is important when traveling to continue your progress towards your goals. We have a link to a body weight workout below that you can do in any location. Remember that it is important to talk with you trainer about what you can do on the road to continue your progression. http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/basictraining.htm