Get Fit NH Concord Gym Personal Training

Going Tropical? Going Bananas? Or Going Nuts?

coconutbanana Our next challenge is doing just that, and you’ll be joining in on the fun.

The best part is as the winner of this challenge you decide if you are Tropical, Bananas or Just Nuts.

Training is important. We all know that. Get Fit NH wants to reward you for doing something we all know is important consistently. So each time you train in July your name will go in a prize jar. The more you are train, the more chances you have to win. At the end of July there will be a name drawn in Concord and another name in Epsom. The winner will choose their prize.

What are the prizes? Shhhhhh……. It’s a secret. I love secrets. Here’s a hint. One prize has something to do with coconuts, actually the whole prize has to do with coconuts. Another prize has everything to do with bananas and you’ve got it the third prize is all about nuts.

We’ll repeat this prize giving in August. So you have two months of chances to win.

No slowing down – all summer long!

Coach Nancy

The Frustration Trap

Who here has ever been frustrated by something?

*Everyone reading at home raises their hand*

Its normal and it happens to us all at some point. The question is how do you respond when that frustration hits? Do you use it as fuel to perform better? Or do you let it take hold and drag you down? I can tell you right now that I have had both reactions, as I’m sure you have as well. You let that guy at work get under your skin and lost it on him. Or, if you are like me, you got frustrated at yourself and let that boil over to someone else who didn’t deserve it. Either way, that frustration got the better of you and I’m sure you didn’t feel great after it happened.

On the flip-side, maybe you got frustrated at yourself and used it as fuel. You felt weak, you felt out of shape, you felt slow, you felt run down all the time. So you used that as your incentive. You picked up more weight to get stronger. You worked harder during training and felt more fit. You picked up the pace and got faster. You concentrated on your diet and sleep and you didn’t feel run down anymore. You actively made a change to put yourself in a position to avoid that frustration showing its ugly head again.

When it comes to frustration, we often see it here in our facility in the form of results, or lack thereof. You came up 1 rep short of the rep range when you were lifting heavy or you came up short of your weight or body comp goal. That darn nagging knee, shoulder, or back injury just will not go away. Then, you start to lose focus and, in some extreme cases, you lose something even more important than focus – you lose hope. You accept that your injury will never get better. You accept that you will never get stronger or that body fat will never go away. With the loss of hope comes the loss of your ability and your drive to do anything to change it. Hope, drive, and determination are all synonymous with each other; you have to have all three to achieve your goals. Lose one and you lose an important part that will make you fall short 9 times out of 10.

When these frustrations arise, the first place you need to point the finger is at yourself. You need to examine your process. You think “I’m not losing body fat”…well, are you following the plan or are you picking and choosing your parts? Or you think “I’m not getting stronger”…well, are you training in a different way?

I recently spoke to a client training for a long distance race. This client was frustrated because their strength was not increasing, but at the same time they were training for a long distance event coming up. Training for endurance competition and training for strict strength at the same time, in a lot of ways, is like trying to look left and look right at the same time. It’s very difficult to do both. There is nothing wrong with doing it that way, but you can’t let those strength drops pull you down. When it comes to injuries, we’ve all had them at one time or another. I guarantee they will get worse if you just swear off exercise all together. The may shake you, they may cause you frustration, but you can never let them break you.

Remember, I have had all of these – frustration at lack of strength gain, nagging injuries, feeling slow, feeling out of shape, feeling like I mess up everything I touch at times. And I have reacted in both ways; I’ve used it as fire, and I have lashed out. The latter of which I am not impressed with myself about, but it’s a fact of life that it happens. What you need to decide is whether you will use your frustration as fire to make you better, or if you will let it rip you apart. I have yet to see anyone who has not had that fire at one point or another. Just remember – don’t lose hope, don’t lose your determination and don’t lose your drive. Use that anger and that frustration as fire push yourself beyond what you thought was possible.

Make it Happen,
Coach Adam

Set the Date – S3 V.I.P. Party is Gonna Be Great!

Yeah, it’s true. We are gonna PARTY like it’s 1999! (Do you get THAT reference Coach Meagan?) 🙂

I know it a busy time of year with graduations and all, but we are going to make it worth your while to spend a couple hours with us on Saturday June 20th at 9:00 am for our S3 V.I.P. Winners Reveal Party.

The individual winners and top overall team will be announced at the party; we are keeping them top secret until then. In fact we are thinking about making everyone there take a blood oath not to tell you if you aren’t! You’ll never know who won and the sleepless nights will be unbearable, so take out that phone, open up your calendar, and save the date.

Besides the big winners reveal we will be having some fantastic recipes prepared by Chef Nancy Carlson, who is renowned for her expertise in all things healthy and tasty cooking.

Fun, Prizes, Food, hanging out with me – what more could you ask for?

We want to know how many are coming so we have enough food prepared for y’all, so please RSVP on the form below and let us know you are coming. Thanks!

S3 V.I.P. Reveal Party
Date: June 20, 2015
Time: 9:00am until you are done partying
Place: Get Fit NH Concord

No Whining

Get Fit NH is a special place to train. But training in Epsom at 6pm is an unforgettable experience. Part of the crew that trains at that time is Lori and Wayne. They are responsible for a new shirt the 6PM Crew at Get Fit NH will wear proudly.

Lori gives a little insight into her determination, motivation, and dedication.

“I decided to come to Get Fit NH because our son was getting married. I tried to go walking but I always came up with excuses not to. I knew Get Fit NH offered 2 weeks for free so I signed myself and my husband up. He wasn’t too excited at first but I wanted to see what it was all about.

I didn’t feel very coordinated or in any shape when we started. I was soar and had trouble even walking. I never knew someone could sweat as much as I did. I had done aerobics, tried running, zumba and yoga but still I never sweated as much as I did and do at Get Fit.

Wayne and I both got hooked and have been here for 3 years now. I have tried most of the challenges regarding eating. Each time I have taken away a new habit. We don’t eat like we did when we started Get Fit. Wayne will tell you we don’t eat pasta or bread on a regular basis. He’ll now tell you how much we eat squash.

Other things that have changed besides food, I feel stronger. I have muscles – people at work joke about not messing with me. I feel more confident about myself.

I really appreciate all of the time and attention you have given to me (and Wayne) over the last 3 years. We have both benefited so much since joining Get Fit NH. We have also found old and new friends.

Lori and Wayne entering the Hall of Fame Red Shirt. (Photo bomb by Coach Dean optional)

I realized how far I have actually come since joining Get Fit. I realized pounds and fat aren’t going to be shredded in large numbers in only a matter of a couple of weeks. It will take time to drop these things. After all it did take a little bit of time to add them on.

The thing I have to start doing is instead of saying “I’m not allowed to eat that” changing it to “I’m choosing not to eat “that”. I was talking to Wayne about going to a conference last week and how I observed people at the buffet. I saw people walking away with a brownie and 2 cookies. I realized that was me not that long ago. I was actually fine not having any of those items this time. I know there may be a time in the future that I’ll be in the buffet line and look to take a brownie or cookie but I know there are always other, healthier choices.

Every competition you have had over the last 3 years has had an impact on our eating habits. I look back to what I use to eat and most items have been removed. On a rare occasion we may have them when we go to a restaurant but a lot of times I look for a better choice.

Thank you again for all of your encouragement.”

Get Fit NH is grateful Lori and Wayne have chosen to train with us. I for one appreciate the humor, attitude, work ethic, and all out fun they add to each evenings training.

Keep Making It Happen over and over again,

Coach Nancy

Student Spotlight is shining on…

Our 5 AM rockstar, Kelly Gauthier! Kelly is a pleasure to coach and has been making moves towards getting better for as long as I have known her. Her dedication and commitment has earned her some fantastic results. Kelly has a great attitude and she encourages and challenges the students around her on a daily basis. Kelly is in it for the long run!

“I was flattered when Meagan asked me to share my Get Fit story, but scared all at the same time; talking about myself is not one of my strengths!

(Deep breath…) I have always enjoyed “exercise”, I’ve tried a little of everything over the years. (I shamefully have to admit that one of my faves was Tae Bo, who DOESN’T love Billy Blanks?!) I never jumped on board the fad diet trains, they’re called “fads” for a reason. I’ve had my fair share of weight/body image issues over the years, I needed to find my way out of that “place”.

It was four years years ago when a friend was telling me about this great gym she had joined, she had lost weight, inches, and was feeling strong! I was intrigued, could this be the challenge I’ve been looking for…? I went home and googled Get Fit, “group personal training”, two weeks free…sign me up! From day one, I was hooked. The coaches, the people, the energy; and all at 5:00 a.m.!

Since starting my journey at Get Fit I have lost some weight, but more important to me is that my body fat has dropped 7.6%! I feel stronger, and I feel like an athlete! I’m in better shape now at 46 years old than I’ve ever been. My training at Get Fit has also made me a better, stronger, and more confident runner, I will be running my first marathon in October 2015.

I have learned so much since joining the Get Fit family, most importantly, training doesn’t stop when you walk out that door. Having coaches that really care and WANT me to get better, keeps me going strong.

Thank you coaches, for helping me to Make it Happen! :-)”

And thank you, Kelly for choosing to train with us!

Keep making it happen,

Coach Meagan

Records were set and Greatness was proved at Get Fit Games

What a great morning at Get Fit NH.

We had a great crew show up and participate in the “Get Fit Games”, where we come in, have some fun, and confirm we are getting better.

By my count our athletes set 16 personal bests! Big shout outs to Ronald Weilnau, Vickie Carrier, Glenn Foley, and Tom Haubrich for coming out for their first Get Fit Games experience! Now that is what it is all about! Make sure you look out for the next time we host Get Fit Games. If you wanna get better, you gotta measure!

Here’s the highlights of this mornings games.

Proud of you all!

Adam Rosenthal

Deadlift, Silver level achieved

Vertical Jump, Personal Best

Scott Lebrun

Deadlift, Personal Best

Vertical Jump, Personal Best

Long Jump, Personal Best

Jenn Stevens

Deadlift, Personal Best

Vertical Jump, Personal Best

Inverted Row, Personal Best and Silver level achieved

Front Plank, Personal Best and Bronze level achieved

Dick Boddie

Deadlift, Personal Best and Get Fit “Fit” level achieved

Push up, Personal Best

Vertical Jump, Personal Best

Chin up, Personal Best

Long Jump, Personal Best

Front Plank, Personal Best

Adam Davidson

Push up, Personal Best

Long Jump, Personal Best and Gold level achieved

Ronald Weilnau

Deadlift, Get Fit “Fit” level achieved

Chin up, Silver level achieved

Front Plank, Get Fit “Fit” level achieved

Glenn Foley

Deadlift, Gold level achieved

Front Plank, Silver level achieved

Tom Haubrich

Deadlift, Get Fit “Fit” level achieved

Vertical Jump, Bronze level achieved

Chin up, Bronze level achieved

Long Jump, Gold level achieved

Front Plank, Gold level achieved

Ski Erg, Get Fit “Fit” level achieved

Vickie Carrier

Deadlift, Gold level achieved

Push up, Silver level achieved

Front Plank, Silver level achieved

Great job to all this morning! We are so proud of you for measuring your greatness, until next time…

Make it happen!

Coach Meagan

The Rock N’ Race is almost here – shirt pickup and meeting place details here!

Don’t forget! This Thursday May 21, 2015 is the 13th annual Rock N’ Race 5K run/walk to benefit the Payson Cancer Center at Concord Hospital. You guys are amazing, as the “Get Fit NH & Beat Cancer” team is 91 members strong and has raised $4005 so far – Wow!

Here’s the deal for T-shirt and bib pickup: Coach Adam will be picking them up Tuesday afternoon and bringing them to the Concord gym. We will separate them out and do our best to get ALL of Epsom’s out to the gym for pickup Wednesday afternoon.

Please Remember: We are open Wednesday in both locations for the afternoon classes only, and will be closed Thursday afternoon and evening so we can all participate.

For those who are not able to pick up Wednesday, not a problem. We will be in the Concord gym Thursday afternoon until approximately 3:00pm, so you can pick Concord shirts up then. All remaining shirts will be brought with us to the race Thursday afternoon.

Meeting Place and Time: We will meet at the Capitol Building steps at 5:30pm to hand out remaining shirts and get a team photo.

If you have any questions drop us a line or give us a call.

I am proud of all you all and I know you will have a blast!

Make It Happen,

Coach Dean

Happy Anniversary To Get Fit NH!

Danno celebrates 7 years with the 6:15 Epsom Crew – Sweet!

It’s hard for me to believe, but on Friday May 8, 2015 (tomorrow as I am writing this) we are celebrating the 7th Anniversary of our very first training class. We have been so blessed and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this incredible family. I just heard of another local trainer closing his business down after 7 years, and that makes me all the more grateful for all of you who choose to train with us.

When we started out under the halogen light attached to the basketball hoop in my backyard (true story) at 5:00am on that crisp May morning, I never even really dreamed big enough to think we would be where we are. So much has happened since then. Drew was 5 years old, and now he is going into junior high. KJ was 3 and Amy was 1 – and look at them now. We have 2 grandchildren for crying out loud! Nancy and I are working toward 3 decades of marriage – how does she do it?

During this S3 Transformation Challenge it as been so gratifying to see the relationship you have built with our coaching team. Erin, Meagan and Adam are not only great coaches, but even more importantly world class people.

I think back to the many students we have had the opportunity to serve, some from the very beginning. The hardest part of this business is seeing people move away from us, or just plain move on. Some of the faces of people I failed to reach still run through my mind and drive me to get better.

I was looking back through the training archives to see what we did for training on that very first “Fun Friday”. You don’t want to miss tomorrow, because we are going to be doing that very workout – one which has become one of our very favorites.

Thank-you seems inadequate, but I offer it anyway. It is my goal to make sure that we add as much value to your life as you add to ours – every day!

Thank-you for choosing to train with Get Fit NH.

Coach Dean

2015 Summer Athlete Academy Starts July 6, 2015

It’s not too early to get on board for the 2015 Get Fit NH Summer Athlete Academy!

The goal of this training program, like all we do at Get Fit NH, is to give each athlete who walks through our doors the tools to do one thing – Get Better.

Sounds like a no brainer?

Maybe not.

Almost anyone can train a teenage athlete to get stronger, but that is only a small part of the picture.

How does that new found strength translate to the court, the field, the water, or the track?
Is the athlete remaining flexible and injury free?
What about agility, coordination, reflexes and reaction?
Leadership, focus and teamwork?

There is no magic here. No tricks to jumping higher and running faster. As an athlete you must walk in the doors with focus, determination and the willingness to work hard and then some.

Our athletes are required to sign and follow the GFNH Code of Expectations. Failure to live up to these expectations can lead to dismissal from the Academy, so please read carefully and be willing to follow. Download your copy here.

The GFNH Summer Athlete Academy is a 3 day a week program, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10:00 to 11:15am. First day of Academy is Monday July 6th and we will be going until Friday August 14th (6 weeks)

Upon submitting your registration you will be sent a health history and champion profile to be completed and returned, and we will also give you a call so we can schedule an initial athlete assessment and answer any questions.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

GFNH Summer Athlete Academy (13+)

Assessment: To be completed by Friday June 26th
Dates: July 6, 2015 – August 14, 2015
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 10:00am – 11:15am
Place: Get Fit NH Concord
Academy Investment: $269

Please fill out the registration form below to hold your spot, and we will contact you shortly to complete the registration process – Thanks! If you would like more information, please contact us here.

There’s One Small Catch to All This:

I’m only taking on 10 new qualified athletes per location for the summer training camp because I want to be sure that we can give each individual athlete plenty of attention.

So if your athlete wants to prevent injuries, run faster, jump higher, and become a complete student athlete…

And if they’re not afraid of a little hard work…

And if they can invest just 4 hours/week this summer … Register Now.

(Please note that clinics and academies are not eligible for the 2 week trial, however your champion can still experience our core offerings for 2 weeks free after attending a clinic/academy)

Memorial Day Training

Family training day coming up! On Memorial Day we will have an all group training at Get Fit NH Concord starting at 8:00 AM sharp! This will be our one and only training for that day, so don’t miss out! We always have a great time when we get the whole Get Fit NH family together under one roof. We guarantee fun and sweat for all!

See you there!

Memorial Day Training
Date: Monday May 25, 2015
Time: 8:00am to 9:30am
Place: Get Fit NH Concord

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