Dean
Dean
Recently we were approached with an incredibly generous offer. It is too generousnot to share and ask for help!
….But first let me explain…
As I am sure many of you know every May Get Fit NH participates in the Rock’n Road Race. This race is sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank and all proceeds go to the Payson Center for Cancer Care. We make it a goal every year to raise $3500 for this cause. We have until September to meet our goal. We are about half way to our goal ($1707) and would love to check that off our list.
One of 8:30 Ladies in Concord, Mary Davidson, came to us with an unbelievably generous offer. Mary offered to match up to half of what we need to reach the $3000.00 level – is that awesome or what?
Here’s the deal. We have $1293 to raise in total, which leaves our share at $647. For every dollar we raise up to that, Mary will match it – I know we can do this!
We are always humbled by the generosity of our Get Fit NH family. Every time we run a Fundraiser Training you guys blow us away. We are so proud to claim you all as our family. Please help us reach our goal by following the link below that will bring yu right to the Rock N’ Race donation page – Thanks!
We sincerely appreciate you supporting this cause and we cannot thank Mary enough for her kind heart.
Coach Meagan
As many of you know we have been coaching the team up at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for over two years through our corporate onsite fitness coaching program. As a huge NASCAR fan it has been really cool to get to know the team at NHMS and learn a little more about how a major sports entity functions. I had been to Sprint Car races up there before we started working with them, but I had absolutely no idea how busy that place is and all the different things they do.
Did you know that from when the track opens in early spring until the snow flies there is something going on, on track, virtually every day? The Rusty Wallace experience lets you get in and drive, the Sprint drivers come in for testing, all levels of motorcycle racing and instruction, even bicycles are up there using the track. On the weekends are a number of racing series for “regular people” like the Legends and Bandolero cars, where all ages learn to drive, race, and have a blast. And all that is just the tip of the iceberg. Many of you have gone up to the track and participated in the Renegade Playground, or the Color Vibe, or one of the many charity 5k’s they have hosted. These guys do a lot!
This weekend is the second race in the Chase for the Championship, which means the team at the track is working like crazy people to make sure the thousands of NASCAR fans coming in this week have the time of their lives. I cannot tell you how much respect I have for Jerry Gappens and the team he has working with him. We in New Hampshire should be very proud of NHMS and all they do for the community and the state. Not every track gets to be part of The Chase, and it is a testament to what they do here. Growing up in this area I used to go with my dad to what was then Bryar Motorsports Park, and from those humble beginnings has risen one of the crown jewels of NASCAR, right here in little old NH!
But what I am REALLY pumped about announcing today is that Get Fit NH has partnered with NHMS and we are now the “Official Gym of New Hampshire Motor Speedway”.
How cool it that?!!!
We are absolutely thrilled to continue to bring our world class fitness coaching to this world class organization. I can always count on a smiling face and enthusiasm when we get down to the business of getting fit, and I count it a great privilege to be called “Coach” by this amazing group of people.
So what are you waiting for? If you haven’t visited NHMS lately, this is a great weekend to get on up there. I know that Jerry, Jen, David, Lisa, Kendra, Wendy, Tabitha, Jeff, Donna, Jessica, Kayla and the rest of the gang will be glad to see you.
Make It Happen,
Dean
Is probably not as dumb a question as it sounds.
Because while everyone SAYS they want to get better, not all that many people DO with any consistency what it takes to get there.
Which brings me to the picture to your right. No, that is not the Dutch flag (upside down colors – I know) – that is my wrist after attending the Smart Group Training seminar this weekend. You got it, the old ball coach had the honor of being screened by the best of the best, and this is what I ended up with.
You know what? That’s perfect!
Because I want to get better, and I know that when I work on the correctives I received I will GET BETTER.
And I wasn’t alone. There were about 35 coaches that attended this seminar, and all but 4 of them ended up with MULTIPLE bands. These guys were really picky, which is a good thing.
But let me back up a bit for those of you unfamiliar with what these crazy bands are all about.
At Get Fit NH we are huge believers that the foundation of training is good quality movement. When you move well, you can train hard and get superior results. You try to train hard on top of movement dysfunction and you get one thing – HURT!
If you are coach reading this – STOP hurting people!
If you are reading this and you go to a coach hurting people, STOP doing that!
But back to the bands. We screen every client for movement quality and injury potential using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). If your movement quality isn’t quite up to par in a certain pattern, we want to FIX it before we load it. This is crucial to getting you the best results in the least amount of time. So if we screen you and we identify an issue, we use the SGT bracelet system so we as your coaches and you as the student know exactly how you should train. Getting a bracelet doesn’t make you a bad person, we still love you! 🙂 In fact we love you so much we are going to show you how to fix the problem so you don’t get hurt.
So I don’t look at my getting an extra band or two as a bad thing. These guys did me a huge favor by confirming some underlying movement challenges I have been experiencing and helping me get better. How can I not appreciate that?
These bands are crucial to my health and well being, and I am going to own that.
But don’t think I am not going to do the work necessary to get out of them.
What about you?
Does where you train care enough about your long term health to do the extra work necessary to train you appropriately, or do they just smash you hard regardless? It’s a question worth asking.
For those of you really smart people who already train with Get Fit NH 🙂 wanna make a bet who gets out of their bands first?
Let’s Make It Happen Together!
Coach Dean
Dean and Nancy Carlson, Owners of Get Fit NH, distinguished in premier fitness business awards program.
September 5, 2014, Elizabethtown, KY. – Fit Business Insider, the fitness industry’s leading business coaching and development organization, announced today that Dean and Nancy Carlson, owners of Epsom and Concord personal training business, Get Fit NH, are finalists for the 2014 Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year Award which will be presented on September 27th at the Elite Fitness & Performance Summit in Louisville, KY.
Dean Carlson opened Get Fit NH in 2008. His vision was to bring an innovative personal training business to the Merrimack Valley area that integrated world class programming with an unmatched client experience that would help people enjoy reaching their fitness and performance goals.
“I’m honored to be a part of this inspiring group of fitness business owners,” said Carlson. “Fitness is more than simply delivering workouts, it’s about giving people a specific plan along with the motivation, inspiration and accountability to reach their personal goals. Our team takes great pride in our ability to positively impact people’s lives in the capital area and this recognition is a testament to that.”
The Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year Award is in it’s 4th year, recognizing fitness entrepreneurs who have built businesses that deliver extraordinary service and have a profound impact in their local communities.
13 finalists were selected from a pool of over 20,000 fitness business owners from around North America by a panel of expert judges. Each finalist will make a final presentation to the judges at the Elite Fitness & Performance Summit prior to the 2014 Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year selection on September 27th.
The Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year is sponsored by Fit Business Insider in alignment with their continued commitment to helping fitness professionals build successful businesses and positively impact their local communities.
Fit Business Insider Co-Owner Pat Rigsby said that he was delighted to be recognizing the 13 finalists.
“These fitness entrepreneurs have built tremendously successful businesses positively impacting many lives in their local communities. Their achievements and their impact on their lives of the clients they serve are incredibly promising signs of what’s possible for personal training businesses and how we can help more people achieve their health and fitness goals,” Rigsby said.
For more information about Get Fit NH, please visit http://ecbiz173.inmotionhosting.com/~itsthe16/getfitnh.com or call (603) 344-2651.
As many of you know we have been coaching the team up at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for over two years through our corporate onsite fitness coaching program. As a huge NASCAR fan it has been really cool to get to know the team at NHMS and learn a little more about how a major sports entity functions. I had been to Sprint Car races up there before we started working with them, but I had absolutely no idea how busy that place is and all the different things they do.
Did you know that from when the track opens in early spring until the snow flies there is something going on, on track, virtually every day? The Rusty Wallace experience lets you get in and drive, the Sprint drivers come in for testing, all levels of motorcycle racing and instruction, even bicycles are up there using the track. On the weekends are a number of racing series for “regular people” like the Legends and Bandolero cars, where all ages learn to drive, race, and have a blast. And all that is just the tip of the iceberg. Many of you have gone up to the track and participated in the Renegade Playground, or the Color Vibe, or one of the many charity 5k’s they have hosted. These guys do a lot!
This weekend is the second race in the Chase for the Championship, which means the team at the track is working like crazy people to make sure the thousands of NASCAR fans coming in this week have the time of their lives. I cannot tell you how much respect I have for Jerry Gappens and the team he has working with him. We in New Hampshire should be very proud of NHMS and all they do for the community and the state. Not every track gets to be part of The Chase, and it is a testament to what they do here. Growing up in this area I used to go with my dad to what was then Bryar Motorsports Park, and from those humble beginnings has risen one of the crown jewels of NASCAR, right here in little old NH!
But what I am REALLY pumped about announcing today is that Get Fit NH has partnered with NHMS and we are now the “Official Gym of New Hampshire Motor Speedway”.
How cool it that?!!!
We are absolutely thrilled to continue to bring our world class fitness coaching to this world class organization. I can always count on a smiling face and enthusiasm when we get down to the business of getting fit, and I count it a great privilege to be called “Coach” by this amazing group of people.
So what are you waiting for? If you haven’t visited NHMS lately, this is a great weekend to get on up there. I know that Jerry, Jen, David, Lisa, Kendra, Wendy, Tabitha, Jeff, Donna, Jessica, Kayla and the rest of the gang will be glad to see you.
Make It Happen,
Dean
P.S. Root for the 24!
Is probably not as dumb a question as it sounds.
Because while everyone SAYS they want to get better, not all that many people DO with any consistency what it takes to get there.
Which brings me to the picture to your right. No, that is not the Dutch flag (upside down colors – I know) – that is my wrist after attending the Smart Group Training seminar this weekend. You got it, the old ball coach had the honor of being screened by the best of the best, and this is what I ended up with.
You know what? That’s perfect!
Because I want to get better, and I know that when I work on the correctives I received I will GET BETTER.
And I wasn’t alone. There were about 35 coaches that attended this seminar, and all but 4 of them ended up with MULTIPLE bands. These guys were really picky, which is a good thing.
But let me back up a bit for those of you unfamiliar with what these crazy bands are all about.
At Get Fit NH we are huge believers that the foundation of training is good quality movement. When you move well, you can train hard and get superior results. You try to train hard on top of movement dysfunction and you get one thing – HURT!
If you are coach reading this – STOP hurting people!
If you are reading this and you go to a coach hurting people, STOP doing that!
But back to the bands. We screen every client for movement quality and injury potential using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). If your movement quality isn’t quite up to par in a certain pattern, we want to FIX it before we load it. This is crucial to getting you the best results in the least amount of time. So if we screen you and we identify an issue, we use the SGT bracelet system so we as your coaches and you as the student know exactly how you should train. Getting a bracelet doesn’t make you a bad person, we still love you! 🙂 In fact we love you so much we are going to show you how to fix the problem so you don’t get hurt.
So I don’t look at my getting an extra band or two as a bad thing. These guys did me a huge favor by confirming some underlying movement challenges I have been experiencing and helping me get better. How can I not appreciate that?
These bands are crucial to my health and well being, and I am going to own that.
But don’t think I am not going to do the work necessary to get out of them.
What about you?
Does where you train care enough about your long term health to do the extra work necessary to train you appropriately, or do they just smash you hard regardless? It’s a question worth asking.
For those of you really smart people who already train with Get Fit NH 🙂 wanna make a bet who gets out of their bands first?
Let’s Make It Happen Together!
Coach Dean
Dean and Nancy Carlson, Owners of Get Fit NH, distinguished in premier fitness business awards program.
September 5, 2014, Elizabethtown, KY. – Fit Business Insider, the fitness industry’s leading business coaching and development organization, announced today that Dean and Nancy Carlson, owners of Epsom and Concord personal training business, Get Fit NH, are finalists for the 2014 Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year Award which will be presented on September 27th at the Elite Fitness & Performance Summit in Louisville, KY.
Dean Carlson opened Get Fit NH in 2008. His vision was to bring an innovative personal training business to the Merrimack Valley area that integrated world class programming with an unmatched client experience that would help people enjoy reaching their fitness and performance goals.
“I’m honored to be a part of this inspiring group of fitness business owners,” said Carlson. “Fitness is more than simply delivering workouts, it’s about giving people a specific plan along with the motivation, inspiration and accountability to reach their personal goals. Our team takes great pride in our ability to positively impact people’s lives in the capital area and this recognition is a testament to that.”
The Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year Award is in it’s 4th year, recognizing fitness entrepreneurs who have built businesses that deliver extraordinary service and have a profound impact in their local communities.
13 finalists were selected from a pool of over 20,000 fitness business owners from around North America by a panel of expert judges. Each finalist will make a final presentation to the judges at the Elite Fitness & Performance Summit prior to the 2014 Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year selection on September 27th.
The Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year is sponsored by Fit Business Insider in alignment with their continued commitment to helping fitness professionals build successful businesses and positively impact their local communities.
Fit Business Insider Co-Owner Pat Rigsby said that he was delighted to be recognizing the 13 finalists.
“These fitness entrepreneurs have built tremendously successful businesses positively impacting many lives in their local communities. Their achievements and their impact on their lives of the clients they serve are incredibly promising signs of what’s possible for personal training businesses and how we can help more people achieve their health and fitness goals,” Rigsby said.
For more information about Get Fit NH, please visit http://ecbiz173.inmotionhosting.com/~itsthe16/getfitnh.com or call (603) 344-2651.
To yourself that is? So often we have a negative tape playing in our head and we may not be aware of it. I have met with many fantastic mothers, wives, successful business owners and in 30 minutes I can’t tell you how often I hear:
“I just can’t lose the weight”
“I can’t find the time to go grocery shopping and prepare meals”
“I can’t find the motivation”
Those are just a few. It is sad to think that if I am hearing these statements in such a short time, how much more are they reciting them in their mind throughout the day?
We have talked before about how powerful the mind is. Your internal dialog sets the tone for what you believe is true about yourself. I remember growing up and if I ever said something negative about myself my father would remind me that if I said it and believed it then it would be true…negative or positive. If you keep telling yourself “I can’t lose the weight” or “I can’t find the motivation” then you WON’T! You need to start BELIEVING you CAN!!! Can’t is a four letter word that we want to banish in our home at Get Fit NH! Here is a quote I really liked in an article I was reading:
“Between being perfect and giving up, there’s BETTER.”
Many of us strive for perfection, especially on the journey of weight loss. When things don’t go as planned you might say “Forget it, I will start again tomorrow” and tomorrow turns into Monday and so on. Then that voice inside your head might tell you, you failed again so why bother trying any more. You need to SILENCE that voice and get back on track! Every day (even every minute) is an opportunity to get better and closer to our goals!
We must choose to be positive and shut the negative out! There is so much negative going on in the world it is hard not to be brought down by it. I often suggest people write down one positive thing each day and see the difference it makes. Some have started doing it and they now notice when others compliment them or when they make a better choice that will get them closer to their goal. It has been a privilege to see what a little positive note each day (or every other day) can make in their mindset.
Thank you for continuing to let me be a part of your journey! I look forward to you sharing more of your successes with me!
Coach Erin
Coach Nancy here, excited to be sharing a new Student Spotlight Series! Usually our spotlight is a chance for one of Get Fit NH’s family members to shine, but over the next two weeks I have several to highlight. In fact, three people in particular have caught this coach’s eye. They have one commonality – they are all pregnant or have recently given birth. All of these women are inspiring individuals. Adding to their uniqueness is their continuation of their training while pregnant. It is inspiring and leaves the rest of us thinking, “If they can do this, I can too!”.
To start off our two weeks of spotlighting Get Fit NH’s inspiring pregnant women, we have Carolyn S. She has written about her experience training with Get Fit NH while being pregnant, here is her story:
“Approximately three years ago, a friend introduced me to Get Fit NH… and it’s been a huge part of my life ever since. Before Get Fit NH, I felt limited to walking and hiking with my dog, which I still enjoy doing, but I was looking for a new way to challenge myself. I really wanted to be a part of a group because I was tired of feeling isolated and trying to adapt to a healthier lifestyle on my own. A couple years ago, I attended a workshop in Epsom on Pre/Post Natal training put on by Nancy, just to gather information. I knew before getting pregnant I wanted to be healthy and strong. I was also looking to get an idea of how training would change for me if or when I become pregnant.
Fast forward to today and not only do I train in the company of friends, but my family is training together, which is the best gift we ever could have gotten. My husband started training with Get Fit NH over a year ago; we started doing this together to be healthier for our “future” children. I remember Nancy saying at the Pre/Post Natal training that when the mother’s heart rate increases so does the baby’s. That stuck with me. I’m currently 38.5 weeks pregnant, and I’ve been able to train 3-4 times a week throughout my pregnancy because of the care and dedication of Nancy.
Nancy was one of the first people to know that my husband and I were expecting. From the beginning, we knew we were in good hands, but we wanted to make sure we were communicating with our trainer, doctor, and chiropractor. I don’t feel like a whole lot has changed for me in terms of training, but that’s probably because Nancy has done such a wonderful job of quickly and discreetly modifying exercises I was struggling with. This is something I really appreciate because, generally, I don’t like to draw a lot of attention to myself.
Back in November, my doctor had to fill out paperwork in order for me to continue to train throughout pregnancy. Nancy wrote a letter explaining that this was something that I’d been involved in for the past couple of years. I remember the doctor encouraging me to only lift 15 lbs, which left me feeling both limited and frustrated. I talked to Nancy about this because I knew I wasn’t trying to increase the amount of weight I was lifting, but if I wasn’t able to lift more than 15 lbs I wasn’t even going to maintain where I was. Our conversations left me feeling more confident in my own judgment and strength. I also knew that if I wasn’t feeling comfortable with a particular exercise, then I could lighten up on the weight or ask for a modification.
During training, I started to wear a heart rate monitor, which I was excited about because I had attended the 8-week heart rate monitor training session in Concord last year. I’d grown to really like seeing how quickly I could recover after getting my heart rate up. With this pregnancy, I was using the heart rate monitor to keep my heart rate below 80% of its maximum. Check-ins were subtle throughout training and I was encouraged to respond with at least five words so Nancy could gauge how I was doing. I regularly required reminders to breathe.
During my first trimester, I was able to participate in all of the exercises although there would be days (maybe weeks) where I felt so tired that I appreciated being able to choose a modified version of the exercise. I felt like I had plenty of energy during my second trimester, but pushups, knee grab abs and lying T’s were beginning to be a real challenge. On certain days where I was suffering from lower back pain, Nancy quickly came up with another option for me to do that would take the strain off of my back.
Being pregnant didn’t exempt me from goal setting. Instead, I was given the opportunity to focus on nutrition. I would fill out my food journal every other week, hand it into Nancy, and get feedback. I found this to be really helpful because it helped me see when and where I was eating my carbs, fats, and proteins. Nancy shared recipes with me and suggested other food options.
Training as a family is something we look forward to doing together, and it had bonded us in a way I’m not sure anything else could have. Kellen and I can’t wait for you to meet our next generation of Get Fit NH. This little one has been training with you for almost a full 40 weeks!” – Carolyn S.
Update: Carolyn and Kellen are happy to announce the birth of Gretchen in August. Congratulations from your Get Fit Family!
“Imagine that last night, as you slept, your world magically changed. You woke up this morning with everything you have ever wanted. Every life change, every goal, everything you’ve ever striven for has been achieved.
You don’t know how this wondrous transformation occurred — you were asleep, after all — but you know it’s perfect. You open your eyes, yawn, and look around.”
Now answer these questions:
• How will you know that your life has changed?
• Which specific things are different?”
The responses to these questions can spark an interesting discussion, and can show you some ways to measure progress.
Identify the outcome you are seeking. Set this outcome goal aside. Understand that you can’t control it 100%.
List your behavior goals. In the form below, list 3 behaviors that — if done consistently — are going to get you to your outcome goal. What will you do this month? What will you do this week? What will you do today?
Keep it simple. Match behaviors to identity, values, and goals. Focus on a few small, concrete, daily actions that matter.
Start Your Transformation Here:
1. What will I do this month to help me reach my goal?
2. What will I do this week to help me reach my goal?
3. What will I do today to help me reach my goal?
The magic is in the doing. Be consistent. Never give up. Take action, and Make It Happen!
Coach Nancy
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