Congratulations Get Fit NH (and Coach Nancy)

We won! We all won.  

Get Fit NH was named First Place NH for Personal Trainer in Applaud Women’s Best in Beauty Contest. I was touched because we were nominated for this award. I wish I knew who to thank, so I’ll just say one big “Thank you.”

Applaud Women is a local online magazine that is dedicated to women in New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Its purpose is to inspire, inform, and applaud local women.

The core of the magazine is inspirational women’s articles, most of which feature local women but occasionally are with national women who provide a unique inspiration.

Other articles cover topics of interest such as: food recipes, home, garden, beauty, health, fashion, dating, parenting, seniors, finance, business, hair care, skin care, advice, real estate, insurance, weddings, etc.

Each issue has a feature section as well. Many articles are written by local business people who provide information relevant to their business expertise. The Applaud Women website is also a resource center for local women including the most comprehensive listings of Restaurants, Weddings, Female doctors and Hotels.

You can see the results by reading their online magazine here.

Thank you again for the nomination for this award. I applaud you.  (I just couldn’t let that pun go, I am truly thankful)

Coach Nancy

Infographic: Nursing Your Sweet Tooth

Created by: www.OnlineNursingPrograms.com

A Bikini for the First Time in 49! (years that is :)

Donna, you look great! You have worked hard and earned the right to wear whatever you want. Keep it up, we are just getting started! 🙂

“If not for Get Fit NH and all the things they (Dean and Nancy and all my Get Fit buddies) have taught me about training, nutrition and a can do attitude…this picture would be much different!

First time in 49 years I am wearing a bikini!!!!!!” – Donna K.

Steve is 52 Pounds Down – That’s A Lot Less Material!

Remember Diane’s transformation story? Well the other half of this power couple, husband Steve, sent me his photos too. The other day Steve was sharing the (oh so sad but still challenging) story that had he no longer had a suit to wear for work- Incredible Job!

“Dean, Erin & CJ – I just wanted to say thank you.  52 pounds lost in 9 months.  THANKS!” – Steve B.

Way To Go Jen – Success Story Extraordinaire!

The Hits Keep Coming!

Congrats to Jen for stepping out of her comfort zone and Making It Happen!

“Hey Dean and Nancy!

I wasn’t going to do the contest because I’ve already gotten rid of most of my bigger clothes. (I’m the anti-pack rat.)  But I realized that I did have some progress to show still.

The olive green shirt was my comfort shirt when I first came to Get Fit NH Bootcamp last June.  The purple one is my current comfort shirt.

In the 2nd photo, the navy blue shirt is my Army Basic Training PT shirt I got when I graduated…back when I could run an 8-minute mile!  I can fit into this one again pretty comfortably now!

But my favorite is my pants photo.  The gray pants are the size 14 that I was able to buy after my first two months of Bootcamp, down from an 18!

And the black leggings are the pants I had the courage to buy this spring.  Never, ever, ever did I think I could be a leggings girl – but I am now!  And my butt looks fabulous in them, thanks to Nancy’s cracking whip!” – Jen Schwab

If You Are Gonna Run – Do It Right!

Wanted to pass this on from our friend and colleague, Dr. Brett Coapland. He and Dr. Peter Larson will be conducting a workshop at NHTI this Saturday August 4th, entitled “Running For Life: Strategies to Help You Stay Healthy, Avoid Injuries and Run Strong.”

If you are a runner (or want to be), take advantage of these two experts dropping some knowledge bombs and setting you up for success.

Topics to be covered include:

By Pete Larson
– Why We Should Run
– Running Injuries: Why They Happen
– Choosing a Running Shoe
– Running Form: Foot Strike and Stride

By Brett Coapland
– Muscle Imbalances: How They Contribute to Injury and Performance
– Strength Training to Improve Running Economy
– Common Running Injuries: What to Do When They Occur
– Recovery Strategies for Optimal Running Performance

Group Activities
– Gait Analysis workshop for 2-3 volunteers via treadmill
– Optional high speed filming of running stride after workshop is over

It’s not often the opportunity rolls around to learn from two world-class experts, so lace the sneaks up and run on down!

Download the Brochure Here

Register Online Here

Becky’s Success Story

Five more days to get your entry in for our “Tale of Two T-Shirts” contest, so don’t delay! Becky is one of our most faithful and hard working clients, and she is always pushing me to get better!

Love it Becky!

“Hey Dean & Nancy,

So here is my story about Get Fit NH.

As you know I lost 40lbs prior to joining Get Fit NH. When I initially joined Get Fit NH, I was looking for something to help me keep off the weight that I had already lost.

The top 3 pictures show how I have lost an inch or two since I joined in 2010, both in my work out clothing and swimsuit bottoms.  However, I have seen more significant changes in the muscle definition that I have gained since joining.

The first picture on the bottom where I am in the green tank top was taken in 2008. The picture next to it was taken this past Thursday.

In the last few months I have had a lot of people complement me on the definition in my arms.  I never really gave any thought to it until I was looking at some old pictures.

Get Fit NH and the 620am Concord class is the best thing that I could have done. I have never been in better health then I am today.

Thank you for all that you do!” – Becky

Congratulation “Get Fit & Don’t Quit” – You did it!

Just received this note from Kim over at the Concord Public Safety Foundation – great job guys!

Thanks to our generous sponsors, teams, and volunteers, we did it! The Concord Public Safety Foundation’s Inaugural Fire Truck Pull raised enough money to get a 3rd LUCAS hand free CPR device for the Concord Fire Department. Now it’s time to celebrate!

Join us at noon on Monday, August 6th as we present a check, express our gratitude, and enjoy each other’s company over a BBQ lunch.

Please RSVP (right here on the event page works), and if possible, bring a food item to share (we’ll make sure there are plenty of grill items (for meat eaters + vegetarians alike) + drinks).

Date: Monday August 6, 2012

Time: 12 Noon

RSVP on Facebook

Swathi Shares Her Success Story

Swathi has been with us over the past 3 months, and unfortunately for us her job is moving her up into the great white north of Canada. We are sad to see her go, but happy we get to share her success story. Keep up the great work Swathi, and best wishes on the new position.

“Hi Dean,

I was not able to make it yesterday and today due to the packing and all other stuff going on.

I wanted to THANK YOU for the huge transition GET FIT NH brought in me.

I had severe back pain after my baby was born, but after I joined GET FIT NH I never had the pain.

Also, your emails helped me in changing the way I eat, which made a huge difference. I lost 10 lbs after I joined GET FIT NH.

I hate to leave GET FIT NH, but unfortunately I have no other option.

Please convey my THANKS to Erin, CJ and Nancy.

GET FIT NH ROCKS.

Thanks,

Swathi”

Coach Erin’s Bridal Shower – Bootcamp Style!

The 8:30 ladies outdid themselves this morning by carrying out a super stealth mission to throw a surprise bridal shower for Coach Erin.

Well done Ladies – I think Coach was pretty surprised!

And well done Coach Erin for the impact you make on so many lives every day. Best wishes to you and Michael as you prepare for your wedding, and may you have many happy years together.

I think the headband should be mandatory from now on!