S3 2016 2.0 Signup Is Open!

S3 2.0 STARTS MONDAY JUNE 27th!

Say what!?!

That's right. If you want to continue the path you are on or if you are ready to take charge of your fat loss journey then you better not miss this one. We are providing another 6 week opportunity for great results!

Yes, there are a couple weeks before the end of S3 and the beginning of 2.0, but that doesn't mean you should stop doing all that good work. In fact this will be a great test to see how those habits are sticking, right? 🙂

What do I get during this 6 week S3 2.0?

• An updated manual with new recipes to add to your ever growing collection
• Accountability utilizing Habit Catalyst. We know there was A LOT of information to soak in from those lessons, so why not have another 6 weeks to read them AND answer your daily habit?
• ​Accountability and INCREDIBLE support on our S3 Facebook page
• More Focused nutrition COACHING

Dates To Remember:

June 22nd: S3 2.0 Signup Cutoff

June 27th: Start Date

July 15th: Halfway Scans Due by 7:45 PM

August 5th: S3 2.0 Ends

August 9th: Final Scans Due by 7:45 PM

August 12th: S3 2.0 Winner Announced!

All of this for just $39. That is $1 per day to change your life. Not a bad deal.

And you won't believe this, BUT we are also offering a "second chance" prize! Winner takes the cash- $250 for most inches percentage lost.

Life does not give you many second chances- this is yours!

Coach Meagan

Registration Is Closed. Thank-You!

Spotlight Couples Edition

I am excited to continue the Couple’s Edition chapter of spotlights. I think it is so special when couples train at the same place. It is even more impressive when they train next to each other and at the same training time! I think it is wonderful to have training at Get Fit NH in common. This week’s Get Fit NH couple in the spotlight is Adam and Deb Rosenthal! They have been around a long time and making it happen at 5 AM! I have had the opportunity to watch them grow, challenge each other and get better. 5 AM certainly would not be the same without them. Here is what they have to say:

“Deb has been training at GFNH for seven years and Adam for six years. About eight months after Deb started we attended together a GFNH demonstration workout one weekday evening at the Red River Theatre in Concord where Coach Nancy demonstrated exercises with bands and invited me down on stage to try a few exercises… Halfway through round one of front band squats with a purple band I said to myself ” I can make it happen too.”
We like training at 5 AM Concord because we can ride in together and reduce our carbon footprint. It also encourages us to keep similar sleep and eating schedules where we hold each other accountable to our dietary intakes. We both enjoy the addition of MyZone and encourage each other to push ourselves and compete with other classmates on a daily basis. We both love to “Mep It Happen!” Deb has become a better runner lowering her 5K, 5 mile, 10K and 13.1 mile times and I have consistently lowered my times for various distances on the Concept 2 rowing and ski ergometers. We enjoy pushing each other to be the best we can be while enjoying good health as we age.”

Having accountability at home is so important. I am so proud of these two for making it happen for 6 and 7 years! What an impressive accomplishment! Thank you so much for being a part of the Get Fit Family and great job holding each other accountable during the other 165!
Keep on MEP’n
Coach Meagan

ATTENTION ALL- S3 2.0 IS COMING

This blog is only for students looking to lose fat, feel better and look better and for current S3 students as well as students who missed this year’s S3 sign up… (ok, I guess that’s quite a few people, isn’t it?) 🙂

If you are currently participating in S3 then congratulations on making it happen this far. The halfway scans were impressive. As your coach, it is refreshing and encouraging to have 178 students making a commitment to change their ways. You should be proud of yourself for working on improving critical habits that will make you a happier and healthier person. If you missed S3 this year then you will want to continue reading to see how you can get in on the results too!

What happens when the excitement of the contest is over? When you are no longer accountable to your partner anymore? When $2000 is no longer on the line? Then what?

We’ve got you covered. We’ve got S3 2.0 coming right up! Who is S3 2.0 for? GREAT QUESTION!

– Any student who MISSED the first round of S3
– Any student who wants to continuing burning fat
– Any student who needs to be held accountable
– Any student who is interested in feeling better
– Any student who is interested in looking better
– Any student who is interested in fitting into summer clothes better
– Any student who is interested in fat loss
– Any student who wants to drop inches

Are any of those YOU? If you are currently doing S3 and know you need to keep going then this is your opportunity to stay on track. If you missed S3 this year then this is your opportunity to get on board! You will get a fresh manual with updated recipes and the accountability will be endless using our Facebook group and since building 6 habits in 6 weeks, and reading and understanding all those lessons was a lot, you will get re-entry into the 6 week S3 Habit Catalyst again!

Ok, ok I have dropped enough secrets for one blog! Be on the lookout for the registration blog and listen to your coaches- chances are they will be shouting it out in training!!!

Who is in????
Coach Meagan

We’re taking the spotlight to Texas

One of the hardest things about being a coach is saying goodbye. Whether that means choosing to leave and not train with us anymore or moving to Texas! It does not get easier. We truly pour our hearts into this career and to each and every one of you. It would be a lie if we said it doesn’t sting each time someone tells us they are leaving for any reason.

Ronald and Donna Weilnau have been faithful students for years. We have known of their retirement plans for a long time. I cannot believe June 2016 is really here and they are really packed up and headed to retirement In Texas. We are so excited for their future and being near their family, but we are so sad to see them leave the Get Fit Family. I asked them to kick off our first success story Couple’s Edition before they go. Here is what they have to say.

1.) Who started training first?

Donna: I started first. It took Ronald 2 1/2 years to get on board.

2.) What prompted spouse (Ronald) to give it a try?

Donna: Ron decided to join the year we did Reach the Beach. While he was
waiting at the gym for us to return he decided that it didn’t look as
intimidating as he thought it would be. Also I believe that night I had
told you I wished he would join. So he fulfilled that wish finally.

Ronald: Also she never pressured me, I was finally ready to try.

3.) What results have you each experienced since training with us?

Donna: For me it was the realization that I wasn’t doing my body any good
and that something had to change. Since I started training I have lost
weight, not all that I need to lose but I’ll get there and I’ve gone down
two sizes. I am stronger and have more energy.

Ronald: I finally found success to my long time struggle to lose weight. I
also found true enjoyment in training that lead me to my TFW training. Plus
I found I like a lot more vegetables.

4.) How has training together affected your home life?

Donna: Since we don’t train at the same time we have had to make some
adjustments. When Ron first started I would retire long before him. Since
I train at 5AM and he trains at 5:30 in the afternoon he could stay up
later. In the evenings I had to learn to eat alone as he wouldn’t return
home until 7. It sometimes meant two different meals. For the most part
we have adjusted.

Ronald: Less time is spent in front of the TV and computer. More energy to
do physical activites. Also meals are easier since I now that I eat more
like Donna has for many years, PPW. Plus with me joining Donna is eating better and
does not have to include cookies on the grocery list for me anymore!

5.) Any additional comments and encouragement you would like to share with
other students.

Donna: My advice to others would be to not give up. Practice doesn’t
always make perfect but then no one is perfect and no one expects
perfection. Life is a constant struggle. You can’t beat yourself up if
you have a bad day or even a bad week. Put it behind you and start again.

Ronald: Nutrition has been a big part of my weight loss success. Also
listen to the coaches when they say pick up something heavy, I know I am
getting results by doing so and seeing strength I never had before.

A “Thank You” to all of the Get Fit NH coaches and fellow students for
helping us to “Make It Happen”. We will miss our Get Fit NH family as we
move to our next chapter of life in Texas and continue with our fitness
goals.

Thank you,
Ronald and Donna.

I am so proud of these two for supporting each other over the years. They have both made significant progress and it has been honor to witness their growth. Good luck to you both and thank you for choosing to train with us. You will forever be a part of the Get Fit NH Family.

Coach Meagan

Don’t Let Your Environment Make Decisions For You

“I don’t want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me.” –Frank Costello

Listening to a radio program recently I was reminded of this quote from “The Departed”. While I love this movie, it had been a long time since I had seen it last, so suffice to say I had forgotten about it some. For those of you who haven’t seen it, the movie is about two men in the Boston police force. One is an informant for the mob imbedded within the Boston police force. The other is the opposite, an undercover police officer giving information on the mob. It is a great movie but no need to go into many more specifics than that in terms of the plot.

The quote above comes from the character Frank Costello (played by Jack Nicholson). He is essentially supposed to be an homage to Whitey Bulger. Obviously when talking about individuals to model yourself after, Bulger is not someone I would suggest. However, I love the way this quote was written. It is far too easy to become a product of your environment. If you just let your environment make your decisions for you, then what would that require of you? To be constantly busy, eat junk, and not have time to improve yourself. We are constantly bombarded by things we need to get done, by quick easy nutrition-less foods that you can get on the run, and worrying about everyone but yourself.

That’s all well and good until you look in the mirror one day and say, “Woah…who is that?”. You have no energy, you are out of shape, you just feel crappy, but you know the next 12 hours are dedicated to everyone but yourself. You think, “Well, this is just the way it has to be”. Guess what? No, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Of course there are going to be practices, or meetings, or other things that you can’t change. I am not so naïve as to think my situation and your situation are identical. I fully realize that as parents and business owners and the like, your lives are more hectic and more rigid than mine. I fully realize and understand that, however, this is also the reason that it is even more dependent on YOU! You are the one that can make the change and make your environment a product of who/what you want to be. If you can’t have junk in the house without eating it, it’s as simple as DON’T BUY IT. Right there you are affecting your environment. If there is always cake in the break room and you just can’t not eat it, DON’T GO TO THE BREAK ROOM. If you are running for fast food 3 times a day, stop taking the time to do so, get your work done, and use that free time (and extra money saved on gas) to make real food.

There are a thousand other possibilities to change your environment to suit the person you want to be/need to be. Just accepting that you are “too busy” is never going to get you anywhere. You are letting yourself become a victim of your environment. Make your environment one that works for you, instead of against you.

Make it Happen!
-Coach Adam

The Spotlight is Shining on a 6:15 Star!

The 6:15 crew celebrates Stacy’s birthday!

I can’t imagine Get Fit NH 6:15 Epsom without Stacy. She brings life to the party each training day. Not only does she encourage her team, but she wows me as her coach. I am truly thankful Stacy has chosen to train at Get Fit NH. She’ll inspire you with her story but to truly experience all Stacy stands for, you’ll have to visit us and the 6:15 crew.

“I am not the type of person to work out or join a gym by myself so I always went with my friend Diane. We did the Planet Fitness and Anytime scene but it was boring and not challenging. Diane signed up for Get Fit. She asked me to join. Honestly, hearing the price I said no way, I continued on my Planet Fitness $10 per month and not gong because I was alone. After Diane moved I did the math and realized how wrong I was and signed for my 2-week trial.

Stacy & Tom worked together to break a slam ball

My 1st day I was a nervous wreck. Will people like me? Will I look like an idiot? Am I strong enough for bootcamp? Ugh I won’t know anyone…. HUGE issues for me. I found myself with the 6:15 crew. I walked in the door and they were all smiles and I did know a few. Phew! First workout done and I didn’t die. Then a month later, I got my “I Survived” t-shirt. I was so proud of myself for making it, I put the shirt on right away.

What I learned after my first month… I remember this day like it was yesterday… We were laying on the benches doing arm presses. In my whiniest voice ever, I said “I CAN’T do it”. Nancy’s response… “Hey, read the wall!”. And that was it, I was hooked. For me I need someone to push me or I will find the first way out. I realized that day that I was stronger than I thought.

Now in my 4th year I am more attached to this gym than ever. Nancy, Dean and my 6:15 family have taught me so much about myself. We laugh, sweat, and share accomplishments together. We truly are a family where people care about each other. I love being around them daily.

My experience here has been fantastic. I have people excited for me as they push me to lift heavier or do more squat thrusts. I have learned that I need to balance my workouts and my eating choices. Nancy has taught me so much about nutrition. I got married 2 years ago and like any bride you want to fit into your wedding dress. I jokingly asked Nancy if we could do exercises to get rid of my back fat. She looked at me and simply said, “change your eating”. That stuck with me. I changed what I was eating and I fit into my dress. Then I did my first detox and realized how food affects my skin. Another life changing result. Now after doing 3 detoxes and doing my first S3 challenge, I have created new healthy habits for my nutrition. I am down over 15 pounds, a body full of muscles and a happy, healthy lifestyle. There is nothing sexier in a person as the confidence that shines through them. Get Fit has given me that confidence.

To my Get Fit 6:15 family, past and present: I love you all. Thank you for taking that shy girl and accepting her, then changing her into the go getter I am today! I’m so glad you pushed me out of my comfort zone to where I’m signing up for road races and Muderella’s. I now strive to stay a better version of me and get the next year’s t-shirt. There is a reason Get Fit has been chosen #1 gym in NH! WOOO!

Love you Get Fit!!

Oh my, I almost forgot – they taught me to love Brussel sprouts and bear crawls. Ha ha!”

Keeping on shining, Stacy!
-Coach Nancy

New Athlete Academy Schedule Is Here

After several successful sessions of Athlete Academy we have decided to keep it rolling! Starting June 8^th we will be running Athlete academy 2 times a week on Wednesday nights from 6-7:15 pm and Saturdays from 9-10:15 am. I can personally say I have incredibly enjoyed working with these athletes on a weekly basis and we want to keep that going from June 8^th on.

Here is how it will work, we will have Athlete Academy on the days listed above. Athletes will have the option of training either one or two days per wek.

As many student athletes do not have time to be in the gym more than once a week while they are in season, that will be the option for them in those cases. However they will have the option to come in 2 days a week during their offseason.

Tuition will run month-to-month (as seasons will only last a couple months so they may be going back and forth between one day and two days a week), 2 days will be $129 a month and 1 day a week will be $99.

I look forward to getting the program off and running and helping these athletes achieve everything they possibly can.

Additionally this summer we will also be hosting the one and only Get Fit NH Speed Academy. This 6 week speed course will run during the summer beginning July 11^th once a week on Monday Afternoons from noon until 1pm. Current Academy Athletes can upgrade for only $49, while athletes not currently enrolled can also participate in the Speed Academy for $149.

For any further questions or concerns please use the contact form here

I cannot wait to get this off and running! Get your athlete signed up today!

-Coach Adam

Current Athlete Academy Schedule & Clinics

It is our goal to make our training schedule flexible for both the in-season and off-season athlete. Choose from 4 times per month or 8 times per month training. We set it up that way so if you miss a week you can come in twice the next week. Just let your coach know your schedule so we can plan your program properly.

Athlete Academy Schedule Starts June 8, 2016

Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:15pm

Saturdays from 8:00am to 9:15am

Purchase 4x Per Month $99

Purchase 8x Per Month $129

Athlete Academy Speed Clinic Starts July 11, 2016

This year's Speed & Agility Camp will be held over 6 consecutive Mondays starting July 11, 2016 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. This year we are offering the camp as a stand-alone option or as a complimentary add-on to Athlete Academy. Please choose your training option below.

6-Week Speed Academy Stand Alone $149

6-Week Speed Academy Upgrade Only $49

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Always Battling Some Kind of Bug?

Are you constantly battling some kind of bug? Maybe it’s the stomach bug or a nasty cold or flu that you just can’t seem to fight off?

That’s not cool! You shouldn’t have to live your life with a tissue box and hand sanitizer under your pillow or mapping out where the nearest restrooms are everywhere in town. Your body should be able to fight these things off, but it can’t do that if you’re not giving it what it needs. Germs are everywhere. Believe me, I know. I work in a GYM! Germs are unavoidable. I touch sweaty people (that’s how much I love you) all day long. I am around you and you are around kids and kids are around sick kids…the germ chain goes on and on and on. It’s life.

Guess how often I get sick? Never. I honestly don’t know the last time I was legitimately sick with even a cold. And that is because I have built a strong immune system and continue to give my body what it needs to fight off the funk. I say all of that to encourage you to think about how often you get sick. If you are constantly not feeling well- even if it’s a constant headache or stomach ache or the sniffles- then it’s time to look at your plate. What are you putting into your body and how is that affecting your health? A lot of times we think our plate only affects how we look and we justify by saying we’ll work harder, but it goes so much deeper than that.

When you are healthier, you are automagically happier- wouldn’t you agree the world needs more happy people?

Coach Meagan

Rock N’ Race 2016 Pickup and Meetup Details

This Thursday is the Rock N’ Race – where did THAT come from?

Anyhoo, here’s the deal on how to get your shirt and bib number, etc.

Coach Meagan is going to pick up the shirts as soon as they are available on Tuesday afternoon and bring them to the Concord gym. She is going to sort them out with your shirt size and number, and then we will do our best to separate the Epsom and Concord shirts. Coach Dean will then pick the Epsom shirts up late Tuesday afternoon and bring them to the Epsom gym.

PLEASE NOTE: Because we have such a big team, and you all did such an amazing job getting your friends and family to sign up, we don’t personally know everybody on the team. If you have a friend or family member (or even you) would prefer to pick up your shirt at one location over the other please let us know and we will do our level best to accommodate. We will be bringing any shirts that do not get picked up directly to our meetup spot on Thursday afternoon, so you can also meet us there. Thanks!

Here are the available shirt pickup times at each gym:

Get Fit NH Concord, 287 South Main St.

Tues: 4:00pm to 7:30pm
Wed: 3:00pm to 7:30 pm
Thu: 4:45am to 12:00pm

Get Fit NH Epsom, 167 New Orchard Rd.

Wed: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Thu: 4:45am to 3:00pm

PLEASE REMEMBER: We are open Wednesday afternoon and evening this week and closed Thursday afternoon so we can all participate!

Meeting Place and Time: We will meet up to pass out remaining shirts/bibs and get a team photo at the Eagle Square Clock (it is still there, right?) at 5:30pm.

If you have any further questions please let me know!

Coach Dean

Turn Focus Periods Into Habits

With S3 in full swing, I wanted to go over something that I think it is important to talk about. That thing is focus. Now, focus is something just like willpower. It has its ebbs and flows, its highs and lows. If you try to be super focused on something for long periods of time (I’m talking for more than a few months) – what ends up happening? You lose that focus and end up stumbling, correct? If you think, “I’m going to eat perfectly for the next year!”, one or two things will happen, for sure. One – you do great for 3 months, and then you fall off and are so depressed with yourself that you only made it three months that you fall off big time and drop right back to where you were. Or, two – you think, “Ehh I have a year, I’ll start next month…. oh wait maybe next month” and before you know it you have wasted 6 months without putting things in place because “well, I have a whole year to do it”.

So this is where S3 comes in to play. Its 39 days. Its a focus period, a time where you can say “I can live without my sweets for 39 days, I can live without cream and sugar in my coffee for 39 days, I can rearrange some stuff and make it to training every day for that period”. Before you know it, you have done the things you wanted to do and achieved the goals you set because you focused up and you gave yourself a realistic time frame to keep yourself engaged.

However, here is the extra part that you may not have thought about. So much of what we talk about is building habits and figuring out ways to set yourself up for success. So who’s to say after 39 days of little to no sugar or cream in your coffee, you don’t actually start to like it that way? We can pretty much all agree that a large coffee with 7 mocha flavor shots and 7 creams (which is essentially a milkshake) is better tasting than a large with 2 cream and 2 Splenda, but you have adapted to drinking your coffee without all that added sweetness already, right? You still drink it, right?

It’s the same thing with habits during a focus period. Often what we find is that when we are forced to make things happen, suddenly we start finding ways around problems we previously thought we couldn’t. After 39 days, “my work schedule absolutely will not allow me to get to training” turns into you finding all kinds of different strategies and ideas to rearrange your time so you can make it to training. Those lessons and strategies shouldn’t be forgotten. You just were pushed to find a solution, which will help you further down the road. So get focused and make it happen!

-Coach Adam