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!

Lori Gets In On The Action

How’s this for the incredible shrinking woman? Lori sends us her contest entry.

Sassy attitude?

You Lori?

Keep up the great work, eh! 🙂

“I started with GetFitNH 10 months ago and I have gone from size XL to M!! Along with alot less fabric,  I have shed 37.5 lbs. Even my socks have taken in a sassier attitude!!

Thanks so much GetFitNH, Coach Dean and Coach Erin!” – Lori Boucher-Nichol (8:30 Concord)

Gretchen Pipes Up With Her Entry

Here is Gretchen’s entry, told and sold only as Gretchen could! 🙂

Love you too Gretch!

It’s not to late to get your contest entry in.

Make It Happen!

“GetFitNH Booty: I’m going on 4 years! 4 Shirts!

Heres my story:

Blue XXL = FAT Girl hiding from Life!
Red XL = BIG Girl with a little muscle thrown in and a little Happier.
Peach XL = BIG girl with a lot more muscle and confidence to wear a little more form fitting clothes.
Black L = BULKY & BRAUNY girl form fitting, w/no sleeves, you can see MUSCLE now!

So when people ask me how long I’ve been going to Bootcamp and I say 4 years, I wonder if they are secretly sneering ‘and you look like that?’ (sorry the FAT girl still shows her ugly face now and then) I think, I should look like Nancy by now… if only she would make my meals and put the foods i’m suposed to eat in front of me… oh AND be my bouncer when confronted with NO foods 😉 But I OWN IT, therefore, I AM a WORK IN PROGRESS!! I’m Happy with my BODACIOUS Bulk and Braun!

I’ve come a long way baby… which is why I added a 5th GOAL shirt = FUSCIA size unknown at this time, but cover up is not optional = BODACIOUS BEAUTY with a Whole Lot o’ MUSCLE and I’ll be taking names and kicking butt! <3

HAVE GOALS AND MAKE IT HAPPEN!!

XOXO! Love you Dean & Nancy… and all my PEOPS AT BOOTY!” ~gretch

An Olympic Event – The Marathon Erg

The opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Games are tomorrow, and we don’t want these two weeks to pass us by without getting in on the action.

On Saturday August 11th at 7:30am we will be gathering at Get Fit NH Concord to stage an event so spectacular it will go down in legend.

We are looking to put together teams of 4 to do the grand daddy of all Ski Erg events – The Marathon Erg!

You read correctly – 42195 meters of pure pleasure – do you have the guts to get in on the action?

Here’s the plan:

Each athlete on the teams will row 2000 meters then pass off the baton to the next team member. Each team member will row 5 heats of 2000 and 1 heat of ~ 550.

Are You In?

Sign up on the board in your gym, and let’s Make It Happen!

Diane’s Contest Entry – Wow!

It’s not too late to get your entry in for the “Win A New Wardrobe Contest”. The deadline has been extended to August 3rd so the jackpot can grow bigger!

Thought I’d share the latest entry from Diane. What an amazing transformation in 6 short months!

Here’s what she had to say (short but sweet):

“Started Get Fit Boot Camp on Jan 31, 2012 as of July 25, 2012 – 35 POUNDS DOWN!!  Thanks Dean and Erin!” – Diane