New Web Site Ready

Our new web site is now ready. Their's still some minor changes we're working on but for the most part it's complete enough to use.

You can find it at http://www.ActiveWellnessBootCamps.com.

Registrations for March Boot Camps can now be done on-line. This process will make it much easier and simpler for members to use. No longer do you have to fumble with cash or cheques.

Drop me an e-mail and let me know what you think. I appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks

David

New Directions for a New You

I'm very excited to announce that the name of our boot camps has officially changed from Mississauga Women's Fitness Camp to Active Wellness Boot Camps. Active Wellness Boot Camps, in addition to Athletic Foundations, which addresses Youth Fitness and Athletic Development, now falls under Active Wellness Systems.

This announcement reflects the ongoing changes we're making to provide women like you with the best in health and fitness services and information. We're not only expanding our locations, but we're close to announcing a partnership to bring you the very best in nutritional supplements and skin care products for you and your family.

In addition to the name change, new web sites are nearing completion.

If you ever have any questions, comments or concerns, please let me know. I'm dedicated to your success and I will do whatever is neccessary to help you surpass your health and fitness goals.

Thank you for being such an integral part of it all. I appreciate your ongoing participation and support.

Take great care.

David

Fascinating Foot Facts

Did you know that your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. It's much like the foundation of your house in that all of your weight is supported by your feet. Whenever there is a small change or problem to your feet, it's impact can be felt all the way up your body, including your posture and movement mechanics. These changes, which show up as pain, may be subtle at first, but over time, they will be sure to cause you some major problems if not corrected.

Since your feet play such an important part in your life, every member of Active Wellness Boot Camps in Brampton and Mississauga receive a Complimentary Computerized Gait Scan Analysis with Dr. Stephanie Adey of City View Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic in  Mississauga. There's absolutely no obligation for you as a member of Active Wellness Boot Camps other than to make the appointment and get your feet checked out. Not wearing the correct type of running shoes can be the difference between comfort and injury. Which would you prefer.

Here's some foot facts you might find interesting:

1. 25% of the bones in your body are in your feet,

2. The avergae person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day,

3. The average person will walk over 100,000 miles in their lifetime, or more than four trips around the world,

4. Women have four times as many foot problems as men, with fancy ill fitting footwear being the main reason,

5. More than 75% of people will experience foot problems in their lifetime. Don't let yourself be one of them.

Do yourself a favour and get your feet checked.

New Brampton Location Announced - Starts Sunday, February 7th

I'm very pleased to announce that our new Brampton location is starting up this Sunday, February 7.  Now the women of Brampton will learn what the women of Mississauga have known for sometime now: that working out can be fun and effective and you can start to look and feel great in a matter of weeks.

Come learn how to turbo charge your metabolism, gain muscle, burn off body fat, and develop unstoppable motivation!

Classes will run every Sunday in February and March with the exception of February 14th. All classes will be held at The Studio, 12 Rutherford Street South, Unit 2, from 9 - 9:45 am. Investment for this 7 class camp is only $97. Please contact me if you or someone you know is interested.

As a member of these classes you'll receive:

- Fun and effective fat burning and muscle building workouts
- Personal one-on-one training in a Boot Camp setting
- Personalized workouts for home or travel
- On-going Goal Setting coaching
- On-going Nutritional Coaching
- Unlimited e-mail and telephone access to answer your questions or concerns plus much more

In addition, if you are not confident that these classes will help you surpass your health and fitness goals after your first two classes, I will gladly refund 100% of your money back, with no questions asked or hard feelings. That way you have nothing to lose but body fat!

To reserve your spot today, please contact me. Space is limited and spots are filling up fast.

Beware of the Woman Behind the Counter

Below is a story I received recently from Mr. Bob Proctor. After reading it wanted to share it with you because it's very applicable to women who want to make changes to the way they look and feel. I hope you enjoy it and start applying some of the lessons it entails.

The Woman Behind the Counter

The other day I was in the Phoenix Airport on my way to a meeting in Denver. Unsure of how long it would take to get the car parked, get the luggage checked, get through the security line, and get to our gate, we (my husband Michael and I) ended up at the airport early. Once we parked our belongings at the gate, I did what I always do when I'm early to the airport; I headed toward the News Stand for the sole purpose of staring at the tabloid magazine covers. Yes, I know, it's a nasty habit, but before you cast your stones, I should tell you I only allow myself to read the COVERS of the magazines. JUST the covers. And even in those few moments I can feel my brain cells rotting and my dislike for humanity mounting.

However, on this particular trip to the News Stand I witnessed something much more fascinating, and disturbing, than any tabloid could offer.

In this particular News Stand there was a friendly looking gentleman. He had a pleasant face that was graced with a cheerful smile. He and I were hovering in the same area; I was looking at the magazines, he was looking at the Snickers bars. Though, "looking" wouldn't be the right word -- "agonizing over" would be a better way of putting it. You see, this friendly-seeming man was about 200 pounds from healthy. As we stood silently by each other, I could hear him as he struggled to breathe, and watch him shift uncomfortably from foot to foot as he worked his way down the candy display.

I watched him out of the corner of my eye as he picked up a regular sized Snickers with his right hand and a KING sized Snickers with his left. He looked at his two options, back and forth, back and forth. He rolled them around in his hands, crinkled their wrappers, contemplating his decision. After at least a minute, he reached to put the regular sized one back ... a shame, I thought. He was so close.

But then, like a flash of lightening from above, at the very last moment , he THREW the KING sized Snickers back. It landed atop the gum with a deafening THUD. The man turned and looked at me with regular Snickers in his hand. Gripped it tightly, shrugged, and smiled.

For a moment, I saw a glimpse of pride on his face; the kind of pride that comes from taking control of your life. Granted, it wasn't the BEST decision, but it WAS a step in the right
direction and it was clear he was pleased with himself. I smiled back and nodded; a silent congratulations for a job well done.

He took his regular sized Snickers strutted to the register where a 50ish woman waited. She was friendly in an abrasive sort of way, and as I moved to look at the cover of Men's Health I heard her say to the man (who was still in the glow of his recent victory):

"Sure you don't want the KING sized Snickers? Looks awful good..."

The man who had just made a good decision, froze. He stared at the woman behind the counter. In that moment, it was as if t he Phoenix Airport stopped.... As he stared at the abrasive woman behind the counter, I stared at him. The woman reached for the KING sized and waved it in front of his face. "Don't do it. Don't do it," I willed him. But in the next moment, he nodded, took the KING sized Snickers, paid, and slowly walked away.

I wanted to say something, but it wasn't my place. As he walked past, he didn't look my way, instead he looked to the ground and to the KING sized decision he held in his hand.

Now, it would be easy to blame the woman behind the counter for the demise of our Snicker loving friend. She didn't HAVE to offer him the KING size when he seemed to be perfectly content. However, it is not her fault; she was only doing her job (I swear they get paid on commission -- every time I try to buy a magazi... I mean, a pack of gum... they always ask if I would like water or a snack. It can't JUST be because they're really concerned for my hydration or hunger). No, the res ponsibility lies solely in the man who ultimately made the choice.

We relate to this man. Whether you struggle with your weight, or you struggle to make good financial decisions. Maybe you make poor decisions, of any size, in your personal relationships. Whatever your vice may be (and there may be many), we have all been here before; on the brink of a breakthrough, only to fall short with no one to blame but ourselves. Whether you've been there once or been there 100 times, there is an important lesson to learn here; one that may not be the most obvious.

Who you are now does not determine who you will be.

I'll say it again. Who you are now does not determine who you will be.

Sounds nice, right? Easy lesson, nice lesson, hopeful lesson. The catch is this: you have to MAKE it so. The difference between who you are NOW and who you will BE happens because of choice. It doesn't have to be a heroic choice, it can be small/consistent choices made everyday in the right direction, that make the difference. But they MUST be made and can only be made by you.

How do you do this?

First: start seeing yourself NOW as the person you will BE. If you're broke, start seeing yourself as un-broke. If you're alone, see yourself wrapped in the warmth of a healthy relationship. If you're heavier than you would like to be, see yourself thin.

Second: It is not enough to just SEE yourself there, you must start behaving in a way that mirrors the behaviors of the kind of person you will become. Un-broke people make sound decisions when it comes to finances -- do that now. Healthy people find joy in salads and low-fat dressing -- you should too.

Third: Stay focused. There is a good chance that others will continue to see you as you are now, and that's ok. It's not their fault. They may not be aware that you have made a decision to change; not aware that you are making small consistent decisions toward the person you wa nt to become. They may not SEE those small decisions or REALIZE what they are adding up to. Stay focused on YOU. On YOUR vision for yourself. And don't be afraid to verbalize your desires to those around you so they can aid in your transformation.

This is where I believe our friend at the candy counter went astray:

Perhaps he was seeing himself not as who he IS, but who he could BE -- well, healthy, happy...

I KNOW he was making a small decision in the right direction...

But when he got to the counter, the abrasive woman saw him as he WAS: a man who "must" love KING sizes. And instead of staying focused, instead of standing as a warrior for his future-self, he crumbled with the words "I will always be this" ringing in his defeated ears.

We all relate to this story. We have all been there. I just urge you to not go there again. Fight for you future self, and beware the woman behind the counter.

When all was said and done, I walked out of the News Stand empty-handed and heavy hearted. I took my seat at Gate C27 and waited for our plane to arrive.

(Post Note: Michael ended up sitting next to this man on the plane. When I told Michael this story, looong after the flight, he said, "That makes it worse ... he was such a nice guy.")

By Kindra Hall, courtesy of Bob Proctor

The Key to Getting Results

One of the great things about attending our boot camp classes is that everybody works at their own level regardless of their exercise experience. From the beginner to the more advanced all fitness levels are accomodated. Each and every exercise we do at camp is set up so it can either be regressed or progressed depending on the individual's level of experience.

In order to get the most out of each boot camp class, it's important that each and every person is challenged to the point where they are required to get out of their comfort zone, because that is when you'll start seeing and feeling results. Afterall, isn't that why you're working out in the first place?

You must be careful though that the exercises you perform are not to advanced because then there is the risk of injury, which is something we definitely don't want. By the same token, if the exercises are to easy, then your body will not be forced to adapt or change as a result of the work it's doing.

One of the biggest reasons women don't get the results they desire is because they do not choose the right exercises to do and they do not work themselves outside of their comfort zone. And who can blame them? It's not an easy thing to do.

If you truly want to make changes to your body, it's crucial that you work outside of your comfort zone each and every workout. It may not be easy, but the results you'll get are truly worth it.

Thanks and make yourself a great day!

David

Brampton Sport Mom's Boot Camp a Huge Success

My hat goes off to the ladies who participated last Sunday in the first ever Brampton Sport Mom's Boot Camp. To get things started, I took them through a fun game of circle tag which really helped them to get warmed up and ready to burn some serious calories. Below is a video from one of our Mississauga boot camp classes where the ladies are enjoying a fun game of circle tag at boot camp class. It's a fun and exciting way to get the body moving.

The ladies then went through an athletic style dynamic warmup followed by a 5 exercise circuit where they did 50 seconds of work followed by a 10 second rest and transition. They repeated this circuit several times.

I ended the class by taking them back to their childhood with some good old fashion group jump rope. They even challenged themselves to some double dutch. At first they were hesitant, but then the power of the group took over and eventually everyone challenged themselves to give it a try. All in all,  the ladies who participated in the first ever Brampton Sport Mom Boot Camp all agreed they want to come back for more.

If you're interested in joining this great group in Brampton, please send me an e-mail.

The camp will run every Sunday morning starting February 7 from 9 - 9:45 a.m.

Thank you,

David Kittner