Friday, November 20, 2009

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Sunday, November 15, 2009

11/15/2009Get Fit NewsletterBirthday Gift Certificates now available for Christmas!
Buy a Boot Camp Gift Certificate and get One FREE Month of Boot Camp!
Buy personal training gift certificates and 20% OFF your next training payment or purchase!
 
Personal Training session pricing will be increasing by 12% on December 1st but you have until then to purchase as many sessions as you would like at your current rate to lock in your rate.
 

Happy Holidays from BodyForm Personal Traing!    

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(click on “view flash presentation”)Where Did the Time Go?The number one reason why people don't exercise is that they don't have time.

At least that's what they tell themselves .

I know we are all busy. Between getting to and from work, balancing responsibilities and having time for yourself, there's little left over for workouts.

With the holiday season fast approaching your busy schedule is sure to get even busier. There will be parties, shopping, decorating, cooking and family gatherings. It's no wonder that exercise quickly takes a backseat to holiday activities.

You don't have to succumb to weight gain this holiday season. Escape the time crunch excuse in three easy steps:

Step One: Schedule Your Workouts: You've heard this before, and it makes so much sense. If you treat your exercise time with the importance of a work meeting then you'd never skip a workout and you'd be in amazing shape.

While the scheduling concept is brilliant in its simplicity, you have to put it into practice to reap the benefits. Pull out your calendar and a pen. Don't laugh, I'm serious! Just do it. If you want to get into shape it starts with committing to a revised
schedule with a set exercise time.

Identify three 40-minute time slots and mark them on your calendar. That is when you'll exercise.

Remember this: if the thought that you should exercise this week is floating around in your head, but you haven't anchored it down to a specific time and date, then it will quickly disappear.

Step Two: Get the Most from Each Minute: The days of endless, mind numbing cardio are over. A great workout can take place in under an hour, when done correctly. The idea is to burn more calories each minute. This is done through short, intense bursts of exercise.

Use the following three tips to bring your routine up to the next level:

Be Unstable: Use your entire body, and target your core, by performing exercises that engage stabilizing muscles. To do this use an exercise ball, a balance board, a balance disk, or you could simply stand on one leg.
Add Resistance: The more resistance that you incorporate with your routine translates into higher intensity and more calories burned. Some ideas for adding resistance include: carrying dumbbells while doing lunges, wearing a weighted vest while walking or jogging, or putting a weight between your feet while doing leg raises.
Use Intervals: Interval training is an amazing tool for creating short yet effective workouts. Don't worry, it's not complicated. Interval training is simply alternating between different short bursts of activity.

Here's an example: Let's say you want to focus on your legs and abs and to also get an effective cardiovascular workout. This would be a great interval routine for your goals:


Lunge while curling dumbbells, 15-20 repetitions
30 seconds of intense cardio: sprint, jump rope, or jumping jacks
Squat while pressing dumbbells overhead, 15-20 repetitions
30 seconds of intense cardio: sprint, jump rope, or jumping jacks
Crunches on an exercise ball, 15-20 repetitions
30 seconds of intense cardio: sprint, jump rope, or jumping jacks
Leg raises off the end of an exercise bench, 15-20 repetitions

Step Three: Twice the Results in Half the Time: What if I told you that I have a proven way to deliver twice the fitness results in half the time? It's simple really...

When you attempt to lose weight or meet a fitness goal on your own, the odds are stacked against you. Sure, you could do it over time – but it's a long and lonely road. A road lined with detours that threaten to undermine your progress.

When you start a program with me, you suddenly have the upper hand on weight loss. You have me in your corner, coaching you each step of the way, keeping you accountable to workouts and giving you that dose of encouragement went the going gets tough.

And I'll be the one congratulating you when your goal is met.

Call or email today to get started on a fitness program that will put exercise firmly on your calendar, and results squarely in your future.Now Offering Massage at BodyForm Personal Training! 
As of September 1st we have been offering massage in the upstairs office with Danielle Pacific.  She and Tom (acupuncture) have decorated it nicely and created a pleasant environment for spa services.
Danielle comes to us with a ton of experience so I am sure you will all love her services!
 
Pricing:
60 minutes
Swedish..........$70
Clinical/therapeutic..........$80
30 minutes
Swedish..........$35
Clinical/therapeutic..........$40
Seniors/Students
60 minutes..........$65
30 minutes..........$35
 
Danielle will be handling the scheduling, billing, ect. for massage seperately so I encourage you to contact her directly!
630-290-8202
Danille.pacific@comcast.netGive Thanks, Get FitThe year's most calorie-dense day is almost here—are you ready? Use this game plan on Thanksgiving to avoid gaining extra weight:

Start your day of thanks with a fiber-filled breakfast.
Take 30-60 minutes for a brisk walk or jog before the big meal.
At the table, fill most of your plate with lean cuts of meat and vegetables. When you've filled up on the healthy stuff then simply taste the heavier dishes, rather than eating a large serving.
Wait at least 20 minutes before you get a second helping. This is very important since it takes at least this long for your body to register how full it actually is. You may realize after 20 minutes that you don't want seconds after all.
Enjoy a warm serving of Grilled Fruit for dessert instead of pie. Use the recipe below!
Grilled FruitWe are entering the holiday season, a time when sugar-and-fat laden desserts will materialize wherever you go. Wait! Before you forego your fitness goals for another piece of pie, try this simple recipe.

Fruit is nature's candy - it's sweet, delicate and delicious. Grilling fruit extracts the natural sugar, making it a warm, tasty treat. Serve seasonal grilled fruit for dessert this holiday season - you'll lose weight without depriving your taste buds.

Yield: 2 servings

Here's what you need:

1 mango (or apple, pear, melon, pineapple)
1 banana (or fig, apricot, papaya, peach, nectarine)
Dash of cinnamon *optional*
Grill pan
Non-stick cooking spray
Wooden skewers


Submerge wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes. Cut fruit into chunks, thread onto skewers.
Lightly spray a grill pan over medium heat. Place the fruit skewers in the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
Grill for 5 minutes, or until dark grill lines appear. Flip the fruit over and grill the other side.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 120 calories, .5g fat, 31g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, and 1g protein.

Spread the word. Forward this newsletter to your friends, family and coworkers by using the "refer a friend" link below. They'll thank you for it.Forward This Newsletter - Refer a FriendRefer a Friend - Click HereAndrewVorisBodyForm Personal Training799 Roosevelt Rd(630) 446-0348www.bodyformpersonaltraining.comOur Raving FansPERSONAL TRAINING

A variety of events converged to make weight loss happen this time for me – both emotional and psychological, but mainly psychological, which I think is a major issue for many of us. No one can cajole or nag you into loosing weight (or change any other bad habit), it all has to start with a commitment from you.

That being said, the decision to work with a personal trainer was quite by accident but turned out to be the right decision for me. It gives me the structure and organization to set goals and maintain a workout schedule. Joe is a great trainer – sympathetic, not judgmental but does make me work (otherwise, what’s the point).

A co-worker once said that she did not have time to exercise. My response was “yes, you do. You are just doing something else with the time.”



Marianne has been training 3 months as of 9/15/2009 and has lost 20 lbs! As she eludes to, it takes hard work and we know that it's not about the trainer but we also know that we can help!Marianne Myrick, Glen EllynYOUTH ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

My daughter has enjoyed the workouts and son has benefited IMMENSELY from the workouts. I have said to you both at drop off time, my son has been struggling with his transition to middle school. The combination of A.P classes and 90 minute blocks has been very challenging for him! When he leaves your class, he is in a much better mood!!! We are able to come home and eat, do homework, play w/the dog and then lights out.
I have seen him looking in mirror at his shoulder muscles. :) Class is giving him confidence, and a positive feeling about himself. I heard about the 32 pull-ups. :) LOL

Thanks again!
JulieBOOT CAMP

I have a dress on... Do you know how long its been since I have worn a dress and not felt self conscience...THANKS!JenniferOther BodyForm Resources.Personal Training WebsiteFollow us on Twitter!Make friends with us on Facebook!Have you tried Boot Camp? 
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Now Tuesday and Thursday night at 6PM also!Now offering Acupuncture at BodyForm Personal Training 
$80 initial appointment and $60 for follow up appointments.
 

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture, according to it's practitioners, is a medical treatment involving the insertion of very fine sterile needles into the body at specific points according to a mapping of "energy pathways." Historically, acupuncture is one component of an overall program of Chinese Medicine that includes theory, practice, diagnosis, physiology, and the use of herbal preparations. Acupuncture is used to control pain, treat allergies, relieve addiction withdrawal, and help people lose weight.
Many researchers from both Eastern and Western cultures liken acupuncture to hypnosis. A quiet and calm conscious state is achieved allowing improved energy flow through blocked neuronal pathways which can cause disease.
Acupuncture for weight loss is really a modern application rooted in Western cultures. The focus of this page is on acupuncture's safety and effectiveness in helping people lose weight.

Youth Athlete Development Program

 
For ages 10-12, 13-14 & 15-18
Youth Athlete Development Program will be running at 4:00PM Monday-Friday & Saturday mornings.

Foundational Movement Patterns and Layering for teaching young athletes.
Our philosophy is for you or your young athlete to become a pro at just a few foundational movement patterns. We will always work on these patterns and then we will progress each individual based on their own ability of mobility, coordination, strength, flexibility, coachability, and passions. There is no set program but we have core foundations we teach to all young athletes which will without a doubt make them a better athlete!Each day we will start back at the basics and continue to progress (called layering) until we challenge the young athlete.The layering is a great way to create new neurological patterns as well as teach in a way that the child learns through repetition.For more information call Coach Voris 630-865-8573

 
 
 
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Follow this link and click on the health assessment tab to determine what your supplement needs may be!*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. †Typical results are 4 lbs in 5 days. Results will vary. As with any health or fitness program, a sensible eating plan and regular exercise are required to achieve long-term weight loss results. Results from the RESET Weight -management System are achieved through daily caloric restriction and moderate exercise. It is suggested that you take these products to your physician and secure his/her advice if you intend to change your diet, begin an exercise program, are pregnant, lactating, have allergies, are taking medications, or are under the care of a physician. USANA’s Reset: 5-Day High-Fiber weight-management program is FOOD, not a DRUG.


 

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Todays focus is on the dynamic warm-up and then core for 5 stations and
strength for 5 stations performed using the 50/10 tabata intervals.

"Help! My Workout Sucks!"

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Movement Screen and Posture Analysis:

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The key to a great fitness program!


Without a complete Kinetic Assessment (Movement Screen) of the client, the Personal Trainer is flying blindly and any claims of "customization" can be somewhat falacious. The following information is meant only to inform and not to prescribe. Please do not try this on your own.
We will look for imbalances, range of motion deficiencies, and many other clues to setting up and designing the most complete and customized exercise prescription.
All of the assessments, below, are taught by NASM.


Static Posture Assessment:

I start with a simple Static Posture Analysis and look for symmetry from your left side to your right side. I ask questions about injuries, dominant side of the body and daily activities. Then I look for what movement or lack of movement you may have in the shoulder blades when reaching, pushing and pulling.

Next I will assess your back position and hip height as well as your knee and ankle positions. At this point I am only looking for asymmetry and making notes to determine later what I can do to help and what will be safe for you.



Overhead Squat Assessment:

The Deep Squat is used to assess bilateral, symmetrical, mobility of the hips, knees, and ankles. The dowel held overhead assesses bilateral, symmetrical mobility of the shoulders as well as the thoracic spine.

The ability to perform the Deep Squat requires closed-kinetic chain dorsi-flexion of the ankles, flexion of the knees and hips, extension of the thoracic spine, as well as flexion and abduction of the shoulders.

Poor performance of this test can be the result of several factors. Limited mobility in the upper torso can be attributed to poor glenohumeral and/or thoracic spine mobility. Limited mobility in the lower extremity including poor closed-kinetic chain dorsi-flexion of the ankle and/or poor flexion of the hip may also cause poor test performance.


Single Leg Raise Assessment:

The Active Straight Leg Raise test is used to assess active hamstring and gastroc/soleus flexibility, while maintaining a stable pelvis..

The ability to perform the Active Straight Leg Raise test requires functional hamstring flexibility. This flexibility is the true flexibility an athlete has available during training and competition, as opposed to passive flexibility, which is most often assessed. The athlete is also required to demonstrate adequate passive iliopsoas flexibility of the opposite leg as well as lower abdominal stability.

Poor performance during this test can be the result of several factors. First, the athlete may have poor functional hamstring flexibility. Secondly, inadequate passive mobility of the opposite hip may be the result of iliopsoas tightness associated with an anterior tilted pelvis. If this limitation is gross, true active hamstring flexibility will not be realized. A combination of both these factors will demonstrate an athlete's relative bilateral, asymmetric hip mobility. This is similar to the relative hip mobility revealed by the Hurdle Step, however, this test is more specific to the limitations imposed by the muscles of the hamstrings and the iliopsoas.



In Line Lunge Assessment:


The In-Line Lunge is used to assess bilateral mobility and stability, as well as ankle and knee stability.

The ability to perform the In-Line Lunge test requires stance leg stability of the ankle, knee, and hip as well as closed-kinetic chain hip abduction. The In-Line Lunge also requires step leg mobility of the hip adduction and ankle dorsi-flexion. The athlete must also display adequate balance during this test.

Poor performance of this test can be the result of several factors. First of which is inadequate hip mobility of either the stance or step leg. Secondly, the stance leg knee or ankle may not have the required stability as the lunge is performed. Thirdly, an imbalance may be present between adductor weakness and abductor tightness about one or more hips. Finally, tightness of the rectus femoris on the stance leg may be the cause for poor performance.



Rotation Assessment:


The Rotational Stability test is used to assess multi-planar stability while a combined upper and lower extremity motion is performed.

The ability to perform the Rotational Stability test requires asymmetric trunk stability in both sagittal and transverse planes during asymmetric upper and lower extremity movement. Many functional activities in sport require the trunk stabilizers to transfer force asymmetrically from the lower extremities to the upper extremities and vice versa. Running and accelerating out of a down stance in track and football are common examples of this type of energy transfer.

If the trunk does not have adequate stability during these activities, kinetic energy will be dispersed, leading to poor performance as well as increased potential for micro-traumatic injury.


In-Line Hurdle Assessment:


The Hurdle Step is used to assess bilateral mobility and stability of the hips, knees, and ankles.

The ability to perform the Hurdle Step test requires both stance leg stability of the ankle, knee, and hip as well as maximal closed-kinetic chain extension of the hip. The Hurdle Step also requires leg open-kinetic chain dorsi-flexion of the ankle and flexion of the knee and hip. The athlete must also display adequate single leg stance balance during this test.

Poor performance of this test can be the result of several factors. It may simply be due to poor stability of the stance leg or poor mobility of the step leg. However, imposing maximal hip flexion of one leg while maintaining apparent hip extension of the opposite leg requires the athlete to demonstrate relative, asymmetric hip mobility.

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“I have been working with Andy 2 times/week for one half hour since Oct 2007. We work on strength and endurance. I am definitely stronger and fitter, unfortunately, the super model physicque has eluded me!

Most valuable to me, Andy is a master at diagnosing my aches and pains (I betray my age!) and prescribing a plan to counter balance whatever havoc I wreak with my body. Andy is extremely professional and has a wonderful ability to create a plan for each individual he sees. I recommend Andy highly to everyone I know!”

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“Andy is a unique personal trainer as he not only trains in strength, but also in stability. His workouts are designed to make sure you are training properly so you get the most out of your time. He creates a personal workout routine that is doable and sees results quickly. I have hired many personal trainers in the past, and Andy is by far the best.”

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March 20, 2007




“I've been training with Andy off and on for 6 years. He's Wonderful! Every time I need to be transformed I get results in about 5 weeks with Andy. I would never be able to get the same results working out on my own.”

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“Most definitely -- my experience has been very positive. I'm certainly not a "veteran" client, but I've worked with trainers now in both the Health Track setting and in the private setting and much prefer the personal attention and focus that private training affords. Also, I like the partner training in that I need the motivation of the other person who is counting on me to be there and it eases the cost of the training sessions.
Andy is very knowledgeable about both fitness training and nutrition and is qualified to assist with both.”

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“It has been everything and more for me. I have seen and measured results. Sticking to the plan has taken my results to another level. It is not easy always but definitely worth it!”

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“I feel I have gotten stronger. Since, having a hypothyroid, I know its difficult to lose weight and change my body composition, but that wouldn't prevent me from being dedicated to my goals of strength building exercises. Andy has enabled me to meet my goals of increasing full
body strength. In a perfect world, I wouldn't be fighting against my body with a sluggish thyroid. Thanks Andy for helping me reach a new potential.”

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“I have only been working out with Andy for 2 months and already feel stronger, have more energy and feel more fit. I can't wait to see the future changes!”

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