Want to vs Have to

Over years I have learned that there isn't a whole of difference between adults and children when it comes to mine line of work.

Generally, speaking with either group when it comes to structured exercise there is a whole lot of belly aching, complaining and overall whining about it.

A couple weeks a go I had quite the opposite experience, one of my clients brought her niece and nephew into the facility with her during a couple of her sessions; and instead of letting them just sit there to fidget and wait impatiently while their aunt trained.

I had them jump in the mix, they did some things that she was doing and a whole lot more, they are kids need a huge amount and variety of activities.

They used cones, rollers, bands, their bodies, medicine balls, steps, ab rollers, stability balls, and they even used some of the small kettlebells.

Long story short they had fun exercising.

So much fun in fact that the little girl, always insisted in doing 5 to 10 extra reps.

I have honestly never had anyone beg to do more work like this little girl. I guess I was spoiled for a day or two.

There are 3 take home points to this story thought:


- If you have or around kids let them get involved early it doesn’t take a lot of effort and it could really make a big difference in their life. Positive associations early on in lives definitely carry forward.

-Keep it fun, for kids it has to be fun, you don't have to have a ton of equipment to make it varied, fun, and interesting. The more enjoyable it the more they will want to participate


- Adults we all need to take a lesson from the young girl and relish in our 'get to' exercise; instead of taking the consummate 'have to' outlook, which can easily lead to 'don't want to' and ultimately 'I can't'.

If you achieve 'I can't' status you have probably developed some sort of serious degenerative disease, unfortunate but common in this obesity epidemic we are in.

So let's all get on the 'get to' band wagon

By the way, stop over and check out the cool homemade cards they sent me.

Click here to view the cards

they are in the photo slide show towards the middle of the page.


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If you are anything like me you know you need to eat broccoli on a regular basis;
but some times it just get so damn boring so there become a need to re-invent how you eat it.

This is one I came up with the other day that is pretty damn tasty.

Here you go:
1 Cup Broccoli
3 oz Smoked Pork Chop
3 oz Cooked Chicken Sausage (any flavor)
1 Small Green Apple Medium Dice

- Non-stick spray a medium size frying pan

- Add All ingredients, you are mostly heating everything up. The only items cooking are the
apple and broccoli.

- Season dash of cinnamon, black pepper, and a little salt of if desired, the smoked pork chop and
sausage should have a fair amount of salt.


- Cook until apple is tender, and broccoli has cooked to produce a bright green color.

Serve and Enjoy


Troy M Anderson

Tempe Fitness Boot Camp

Client Success of 2nd Qtr 2008

Ok it's been awhile; as I have been a bit distracted by 2 1/2 major projects, a manual & DVD, another manual/book, plus a speaking engagement.

So much so that I have been very remiss in even getting over here to get some stuff posted.

Well I finally have gotten back on track and have 3 pretty exciting things to share with you:

1. Is the announcement of our ATS client success story for the 2nd Qtr of 2008.

Yeah pretty amazing we are already 1/2 way through the year, blows my mind.

Have you accomplished everything you wanted to get done?

Have you taken a look at those New Year's Resolutions and Goals you set in January.

Take a peak and see what you have gotten done.

The 2nd Qtr success story is a long time ATS client has really put her nose to the grind stone and gotten here head in the game, during this 2nd Qtr, so much so that she has has some really awesome results.

Watch and Listen to Her Story Below:






2. The Japanese Government is cracking down on companies and their over-weight employees click on the link below to check out the 3 minute video that will give you all the details.

Japanese Fat Control



3. Lastly, I have posted the final results from the 20lbs in 30days Beta test if you haven't been following this you should at least stop over and check out what the final tally was and too see 'what's next'.

Click here to View the Final Results: 20lbs in 30 Days


Enjoy!

Troy M Anderson

Women Fitness Boot Camp Tempe AZ