Are you having trouble finding external and internal motivation for a successful and  healthy lifestyle? Well… if so, this blog may be just what you’re looking for!

What is external motivation? External motivation is a behavior that is influenced by any outside source. It can be found all around you; the people you surround yourself with can help bring the power of success within. Within yourself, you hold the power to overcome any obstacle. Obstacles can be found in our everyday lives; whether it is an injury, relationship issues, weak core, or even just putting your clothes on in the morning. Whether you are overcoming your personal obstacles or trying to find external motivation… utilize your resources!

What is your internal motivation? The easiest advice I can give anyone is to create an “IT Factor.” An IT Factor can be determined by assessing your main focus each day or finding what drives you to accomplish your goals. In the words of Albert Einstein “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” Never be afraid to fail; fear is a single emotion that breaks down the body. The stressors from fear can negatively impact your body. Negative effects for you could be illness, hormonal changes, delayed recovery, or even inability to concentrate on tasks. So… fear nothing and make your move!

At Results Fitness, our staff is educated to guide individuals on their path for a healthy lifestyle. Throughout our experience, we have seen every type of goal. We will make it our focus to guide you through your goal. Our three pillars offer a unique philosophy that brings out the best in each member that walks through our doors! We hope to see you soon!

Training + Nutrition + Injury Prevention = Results

By Dane Bartz

As you may have noticed, we have a new face walking around Results Fitness. We wanted to take this time to introduce Dane Bartz, the newest addition to the RF family! What better way to introduce him than through his own words.

Without further ado.. here is our interview with Dane:

Where are you from?
I grew up in the small town of Romeo, Michigan. I was raised with a big family (five brothers & two sisters). I loved growing up with a big family, there is always someone to talk to! My parents have many animals from dogs roaming the yard, cats catching mice, birds chirping in their cage, & two fish swimming in the ponds.

What made you get into this industry?
I participated in regular exercise & recreational activities throughout high-school. When I graduated from high school, I knew I wanted to aim towards a career in sports medicine because anything within human movement drew my attention. I studied exercise science at Oakland University in Rochester, MI. My career goal is to obtain knowledge so I can design programs not just for myself, but for others that are in a quest to enhance their performance, change their lifestyles, become stronger, lose weight, and to teach proper ways to exercise.

What’s your favorite exercise?
Anything with a barbell!

Least favorite exercise?

Truthfully don’t have any.

Hobbies outside of coaching?
I like to spend time with my family, friends, travel, and research/read books on sports medicine.

What type of music do you listen to when you exercise?
I like music that has a beat without lyrics. Gets me focused & motivated to get the job done!

Future goal?
Get my Masters in Athletic Training and Doctorate in Athletic Training. Become a Director of Strength & Conditioning/Sports Medicine for a collegiate/professional program. Be a mentor & resource for everyone!

First thoughts on Results Fitness?
I liked Results Fitness’s comprehensive approach with Training, Nutrition, Injury Prevention, & Results. Each process brings in dynamic guidelines to see a holistic approach for their members goals. The services provided from assessments, group training, individual training, semi-private, to athletic performance can all be customized for each member that walks through the doors!

Next time you see Dane… let him know you read all about him on the blog!

Well, Spring Sprint is over but long since forgotten.

Between all of those who participated, we are proud to announce that combined, you have lost a total of 80 pounds of fat in just 8 short weeks! That averages to 10 pounds of fat per week. Congratulations!! And, that is just fat loss from the people that completed 2 assessments. I know the number is actually much higher if all RF members had been assessed.  But this contest wasn’t just about numbers, it was a personal challenge to help you develop consistent training and nutrition behaviors.  If you are eating healthier, moving better, and training harder than you were 8 weeks ago then the challenge was a success and we applaud you!

We want to take this time to congratulate a few people specifically. For dropping at least 10% of their body fat, these people earned an RF blender bottle: Jenna Oliverio, Cindy Knapp, Andrew Hohenfeld, Bryan Colosi and Nanci Rancourt.

The grand prize, a massage package to Santo Salon & Spa, was awarded to the top 3 points earners:  Sue Scruton, Tracy Ricchiuto, and Chris Chapman. Not only did our winners lose body fat, they were consistent with classes and logging their food. You guys are awesome! Treat yourself to a special day. You’ve earned it!

We also had an awesome SS wrap-up party after a killer MetCon workout!  It’s ok to party when you’re sweaty as long as everyone else is sweaty too.  That’s just how we role at RF.  There was an awesome spread of food.

Chris grilled chicken and burgers (about time he did something around here) and everyone that attended brought a deliciously, healthy dish.

Don’t feel bad if you missed out, we will get another RF Family event scheduled soon!

To everyone, we are so proud of you and grateful to have you as members of the Results Fitness family. Thank you for showing up and always giving your best effort. But don’t stop here! Lets keep this healthy lifestyle up!

Before we go, we wanted to share that we are planning a great Open House event on July 15^th. More details to follow, but we are encouraging all our members who are able to make it, to swing on by between 11:30-1:30. We’ve invited some great companies from the surrounding areas to take a peek at Results Fitness. We’ll be offering goodie bags, free chair massages, and some tasty recipes!! So mark it in your calendar and we’ll be sure to keep you posted on more details. Tell your friends!

Until next time…

Results Fitness

Can you believe we have only 2 more weeks left in Spring Sprint?! Time is flying by. Everyone has been doing a fantastic job and we wanted to give you a little update on the progress.

Even though we’ve only seen about half of the participants for their second assessment, to date, together we’ve lost over 40 pound of fat in only 4 short weeks!! We are so proud of you and hope you are as proud of yourselves. If you have yet to do your second assessment, see Josh. We can’t wait see the number of pounds drop even more!

So far 29 people have earned their Results Fitness sweat towel by attending 13 or more classes during 4 weeks.

On a serious note, if you are not making the progress you would like to but are consistently attending class – start tracking your food. Keep in mind the 5 nutrition habits Josh outlined in our seminar.  We still have handouts in the office, so come see us if you need one. As we review everything we’ve notice a few people are not consuming enough calories for how active they are.  Make sure you eat enough! Your body will not respond favorably over the long term when you increase activity level but reduce calorie intake.  As long as they are nutrient rich quality calories, active ladies should be eating around 1700-2000 calories and men should be around 2200-2500.

If you need help, let us know. We are here… your success is our goal!

— Results Fitness

I know this is a couple days late but it would be even worse if I failed to mention it all…

THANK YOU to everyone that got a jumpstart on the Spring Sprint challenge by attending the nutrition seminar and participating in the workout!  I also want to thank Brandon  Smith from Nooma for speaking about his product and how it fits into the Results Fitness training and nutrition philosophy.  And for working his tail off right along with everyone else during the workout. Everybody earned their  after that killer metabolic workout.  Be sure to check out the website, www.drinknooma.com, for more details and pick some up at Heinen’s.  We will be carrying Nooma in the near future to fill all of your post-workout hydration needs.

Nutrition Seminar Handouts Available

If anyone would like the handout from the nutrition seminar please stop by the office and get your copy.  The 5 habits and the meal plan template will serve as a great reminder during these next 8 weeks.

Pro Grade Supplement Special

Only one day left to purchase the Pro Grade special – Buy any combination of Pro Grade Workout or Pro Grade Protein and receive a Results Fitness Blender Bottle for FREE!  A $20 retail value.  Ask Josh, or stop by the office, if you have questions or are curious about supplementing your diet with Pro Grade.

Being Comfortable is for the Couch!

At the beginning of the week I sent a message with the weekly schedule.  It pertained to pushing yourself to be a little uncomfortable and challenge your body to do something it hasn’t done before.  Let me expand on that thought a little bit.

Your body is a wonderland. Before you get creeped out let me explain.  The human body is amazing at adapting to stress.  These stressors come from every aspect of life.  In this instance I’m referring to the stress we place on the body during a training session.  As our bodies adapt to the training regimen we need to change or increase the stress our bodies endure to elicit the same training effect. This is why after a period of time we change the style of workouts.  We need enough time for the body to learn a movement pattern, and become more efficient, but not so much time that the body becomes bored and stops adapting. Another way we induce stress onto the body is by increasing the load, or the weight, for a given exercise.  For all of the ladies out there don’t worry about bulking up. I promise you will not suddenly turn into the Incredible Hulk…unless you are taking testosterone injections!  Everyone will however, get lean and more athletic.

One last reminder, we still need to focus on quality movement.  Be smart about it. I don’t want to sacrifice good form and risk injury just to move more weight. Remember we are doing this together!  You push yourself just a little, and I will do my best to identify the movements where you can safely increase weight and do things you haven’t done before.

CHALLENGE = CHANGE

 Dedicated to your performance,

Josh

Welcome to the new Results Fitness website!  2014 has been a year of new beginnings, including the grand opening of our new location in Mayfield Heights and the re-launch of ResultsFitnessForLife.com.

There are so many people I need to thank for helping me realize my dream of opening my own training facility. I would probably leave a name off the list if I tried to name them all, but I’d be overlooking a large group of people if I didn’t say thank you to my clients. So….THANK YOU! Thank you for staying with me, for being a part of Results Fitness, for checking the progress on the facility, and for allowing me to do what I love.

This is your facility too. I will continue to coach each and every one of you to the best of my abilities and provide an environment that promotes hard work, sweat, and fun. This is the place to achieve your goals and reach your highest level of injury-free, physical fitness. A place to relieve stress through physical exertion. Where you will find encouragement and friendly competition.

And as for the website, I hope it’s a catalyst for anyone considering Results Fitness, and a resource to every RF client.  Keep checking the blog for motivation, inspiration and education!

-Josh