Local Concord Area Fitness Professional Earns Prestigious Certification

Concord, NH based physical preparation coach Dean Carlson becomes the first person in New Hampshire to achieve the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification.

Get Fit NH  is pleased to announce that co-owner and coach Dean Carlson has successfully completed the rigorous requirements for the successful completion of the industry’s premier nutrition designation.

Dr. John Berardi, founder of Precision Nutrition says “The goal is simple: to teach elite fitness professionals how to become elite nutrition coaches.” He further explains “Once you can consistently influence your client’s nutrition, your ability to deliver results increases 3-fold, at least.”

As co-owner of Get Fit NH, a 3-time “Best Gym” winner, and a trainer who has helped hundreds of members look and feel great, Coach Carlson knew he could deliver even better results, and be a better coach, by continuing his education. “I am proud of earning my Level 1 certification with Precision Nutrition” he said. “Dr. Berardi’s work was instrumental when I was 80+ pounds overweight, and I knew that further study into cellular biology, digestion and metabolism would help me better understand how to help our clients get even quicker results.”

While thoroughly covering the science of nutrition, the Precision Nutrition Certification ensures its graduates can do something even more important: Teach people at all levels practical and realistic nutrition that gets results.

“All the knowledge in the world is useless unless it can be communicated easily to our members and then implemented” Carlson explains.

To learn more about how Coach Dean can help you get control of your eating and build a lean, healthy body, please email him at getfitnh@gmail.com or give him a call at 603.344.2651. For a free 2-week trial to his Epsom/Concord training facilities, please visit http://www.GetFitNH.com

To learn more about Precision Nutrition, visit http://PrecisionNutrition.com

Dean Carlson is the co-owner of Cr8 Health & Fitness, LLC. Dean is a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Certified Youth Fitness Specialist Level 2, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified. As a “former fat boy”, he understands what it takes to achieve a level of fitness he thought was long gone. Dean  is a physical preparation and performance coach and is the training director of Get Fit NH, with locations in Concord and Epsom, NH.

Climbing Outing at Evolution Rock – Register Now!

Braver than Coach Dean – Check!

Hey guys, we are excited to have finalized our plans for our indoor rock climbing expedition with our friends over at Evolution Rock and Fitness! Thanks to Coach Meagan for doing the ground work to make this happen.

Join us on Saturday April 13th from 9:00am to 11:00am for a fantastic morning of climbing fun. There will be climbing instructors there to help us learn proper technique and navigate our way up the walls. Seeing as I am not too found of heights (to put in mildly) it could be quite entertaining for y’all. 🙂

It’s very important you get your registration and payment in ASAP to secure a spot. We need to have a final head count by Monday April 1st, so don’t delay. It would be a whole lot of fun to have about 50 of us take the place over! 🙂

Registration Procedure

You will need to register and pay with Get Fit NH (form below) as well as sign Evolution’s online waiver. If you wait to sign the waiver, the world will turn off it’s axis and we will fall into the sun (or something like that).

Date: Saturday April 13, 2013

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

Cost: $25.00

Registration Deadline Monday April 1, 2013

Registration is closed – we’ll do it again!

Time Flies! Recovery Week First Notice

It is hard to believe that we are almost through the first phase of training for 2013.

Crazy Talk!

As scheduled, we will be taking our first recovery week of the year March 25th – March 29th.

We will have the opportunity to see you that week however, as we are excited to start our Spring Seminar Series with Dr. Laura Jones on Tuesday evening, which you definitely don’t want to miss!

For those clients who have joined us during this phase of training, the concept of recovery as part of your training plan is probably new, so we have put together some resources for you to get a handle on it.

The most important thing for you to understand that proper recovery is critical to your long term progress – when you don’t recover properly, you don’t make progress, it really is as simple as that.

Don’t try to beat the system – many have tried, all have failed!

Your body will not atrophy, you will not get fat, and you will not lose your fitness by taking a week of regular training off.

What you will do is allow your mind and body some extra rest, and you will come back refreshed and ready to kill the next phase of training!

Take a few minutes to read the following posts that explain further the “why’s” and “how’s” of recovery, and of course your coaches are glad to answer any questions.

Make Recovery Happen – Read Up!

Recovery Is Where The Magic Happens

I Hate Recovery Weeks

Rest, Recover and Regenerate, It’s Not Optional

No Commitment?

Seems like the rage these days is “no commitment” deals. Seems like every kind of business these days has some kind of offer out there that requires “no commitment”.

And while this might surprise you, I get it.

It appeals to something in all of us, kind of a “get out of jail free” card. I’ll give it a whirl and if it doesn’t work then I’m out.

Don’t tie me down, don’t lock me in.

Now I am all for letting someone try your product or service and make sure it is something they want or like.

At Get Fit NH we offer a free two-week tryout, but there is a difference.

We give you two weeks to make sure.

Make sure of what?

That you can and will be committed to your training with us.

It’s why we go to the lengths we do to make sure you are here and training when you said you would be. To educate and give you the tools you need to reach your goals. To give you every chance to succeed.

Because I have been there.

I don’t use this word often, but I am going to use it here, because it’s true.

I have failed many times in my life.

It used to frustrate my parents from the time I was 11 or 12. I would never follow through and see something to the end.

It could be a model airplane that I left half done. Or a club that I belonged to that I just didn’t “feel like” doing anymore. Or not getting as good of grades as I could have because I didn’t want to put the work in.

From the time I got out of the service until I was in my early thirties I never stayed at a job more than 3 years, for this reason or that. I left of my own free will, but that’s not really the point. The point is I didn’t stick with it.

As I look back over the years it occurs to me that for whatever reason I was never really afraid of failing. Heck I was too cocky to think I could fail at anything, even when I was in the middle of a free fall.

What I was afraid of…

was Success.

If you look inside I suspect you may have had similar fears at one time or another in your life.

Because succeeding can be really scary.

Your whole life can change.

And while we may think we know what we want, the closer we get to actually realizing the goal the more we are afraid of what is going to happen if we actually get there.

As in “What’s Next?”

Think about it.

Sometimes we have “goals” that drive us our whole lives, and we are so consumed with them they become our whole Raison d’être.

And sometimes it is harder to let go of the goal than to actually achieve it.

But it doesn’t really matter what is holding you back, what matters is that we learn to ignore it, to persevere, to find a way to keep pushing forward.

It may be a hard truth.

But life requires commitment.

There isn’t much worth achieving that doesn’t require a little sucking it up, getting over not feeling like it, and sometimes just slogging through.

It’s not all that popular a concept these days. But there is very little in life that gets handed to you.

I am glad I finally figured that out, and am grateful for the patience and support of my wife Nancy through quite a few wasted years.

And believe me, I don’t have it all figured out.

But I do know that when I stay the course, when I am committed, it makes a huge difference on my outlook, even when reaching the goal takes longer than I want.

The great wartime leader Winston Churchill knew of which he spoke when he said

“Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, give up. Never give up. Never give up. Never give up.”

Make It Happen!

Coach Dean

Your Chocolate Cravings Fixed?

Jenn, (one of those crazy people who train at 5 am Concord), sent me a fantastic recipe. She has shared this recipe with several at the 5 am crew but wanted to fill everyone in on her secret.

Protein Pancakes

1/2 cup egg beaters (or 2 large eggs)
1 scoop UMP (I have used all flavors)
1/2 a mashed banana
splash of vanilla

Mash the banana in a bowl and add the eggbeaters. Stir in the UMP and then add vanilla. Cook as you would regular pancakes. I get three pancakes from the recipe. They are SO yummy!

“I have made them with chocolate, rocky road and vanilla (with cinnamon). All flavors of UMP are good.  Make it a GREAT day!”

Melissa who trains at 5 am Epsom also has her secret recipes for UMP.

“I’ve discovered a new recipe. It was delicious!”

Chocolate Fix Cookies

1/2 an avocado
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 scoop of UMP vanilla protein
Purée all of the above
Mix in 1 square of dark chocolate chopped (optional of course)
Bake at 350 for 8-10 min

It’s perfect for those chocolate cravings. I found it very satisfying and I don’t even care for avocado typically.  What is typical is the UMP (Ultimate Muscle Protein) is delicious in all kinds of recipes, not only the best tasting shakes around. 🙂

Keep those recipes coming in,
Nancy

The Best Jeans Ever!

Doreen from our 9 AM Ladies crew just sent this text over to me. It made my day!

“Just wanted to say thank you. I went shopping with my girls and I decided to try on some jeans because my old ones are getting a bit loose. I tried one, the best jeans ever. They were a size 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went from a size 14 to a 10. Thank you for helping me find the best jeans ever.”

She didn’t just tell me because a few minutes later I get an email from Marcy. (If you are in the 9 AM group, these two ladies car pool to keep each other accountable to Get Fit NH.)

Marcy writes: “Thank you for being my motivation! For being there for all my questions and inquiries! You have really changed my life and I thank you for that! I never thought I would stick with a program and here I am 2 years!!!!! By the way, I think I am NOT the lead talker anymore!! Doreen just bought a size 10 jean and is over the top!!! How awesome is that!!!”   (Marcy likes exclamation points – but that is enthusiasm speaking) 🙂

Thank you Doreen and Marcy for choosing to train at Get Fit NH. Keep those enthusiastic stories coming, they inspire us all! – Coach Nancy

Thank-You For Helping Your Heart!

Just wanted to let you know that as promised we sent a donation to the American Heart Association as we celebrated “American Heart Healthy Month”.

A total of $255 was sent to help the AHA research and combat heart disease, so thanks for being part of that important cause.

If you didn’t get a chance to download the “Heart Healthy Cardio Program”, take advantage of your last opportunity for awhile and click here!

Spring Seminar Series with Whole Health Concord

Get Fit NH is excited to announce our Spring Seminar Series, featuring Dr. Laura Jones and Dr. Amanda Hegnauer of Whole Health Concord. Anytime we have a chance to hear these two pros speak it is a treat, so mark the dates on your calendar now.

I was talking to a client this morning who expressed frustration at all the conflicting info on health and nutrition that’s “out there”, so if you want to hear the latest research PLUS some great tips on how to make it work for you, get on over here.

Drs. Jones and Hegnauer will be presenting a 4-part series designed to help us “tune-up” our bodies for optimal health and performance. Invite your friends, as these are open to the public and we want to spread the word. Don’t be fooled by the word “lecture”, this seminar series is user friendly and practical and down to earth.

Be there!

A Biochemical Tune-Up
Presented by:
Dr. Laura Jones & Dr. Amanda Hegnauer of Whole Health Concord

Location: Get Fit NH Concord 287 South Main St. Concord, NH

Lecture 1:  Thyroid Health – a key factor in metabolism, weight, and body composition
Tuesday March 26, 2013 7:00pm

Lecture 2: Adrenal Health – an essential component of optimal health and ideal weight
Tuesday April 23, 2013 7:00pm

Lecture 3: Female Hormones – Keeping them balanced through all of life’s changes
Tuesday May 7, 2013 7:00pm

Lecture 4: Optimal Body Weight and Composition – Updates on current research regarding naturopathic tools and approaches that can help you attain the weight and health you are striving for.
Tuesday June 4, 2013 7:00pm

Donna M.’s Anniversary Success Story

Get ready for a healthy dose of inspiration!I just had to share this comment that Donna shared on the blog. A real testament to the power of determination and that fact that it is never too late to get started. Love it!

You should check out Donna’s “happy dance” too. Girl’s got the moves! 🙂

“I just reached my 1 year anniversary attending Coach Erin’s fun 4:15 Concord class! I wanted to share my story and hope that this may encourage others who have been ‘on the bench’ thinking about trying the program.    

1 year ago, I was out of shape, overweight and frustrated. I had busted up a knee, had surgery and did not recover well. My compromised knee gave out, I fell and broke my ankle.

I cried more from the frustration that day than from the pain.   

After ankle surgery to repair a compound fracture, I had a decision to make. At 55, I had a whole lot more life ahead of me, and I did not want to spend it ‘on the bench’.

A friend encouraged me to try Dean and Nancy’s boot camp.  She told me that it was a positive experience for her and said that it was ‘fun’. I tried the 2 week intro and was hooked immediately.   

After 12 months, I am no longer ‘on the bench’.  I’ve dropped 32 pounds, feel better than I had in 10 years & can pick up my grandson without hesitation.    

Coach Erin has been such a great motivator, encouraging me the entire way. I have met great friends and have gotten stronger than I would have ever imagined. You can do it too…    Thanks Coach Erin, you are the best!” – Donna M

Wanna See Officer Preve Get “WinniDipped”?

We are proud to support our local military and law enforcement in any way we can. Having served in the Army and having a son who is a VT State Trooper, supporting those who protect us is near and dear to my heart.

Officer Joshua Preve of the Northwood PD (and of the 6pm Epsom Get Fit NH Training) is raising funds for the Special Olympics 5th Annual Winni Dip, to be held March 10th in the icy cold waters of Lake Winnipesaukee. Josh needs to raise at least $250 to participate, so help him out and visit his page to donate by clicking here.