Fit 4 Force: August 2017

Wednesday 23 August 2017

Go with your gut!

Hello Troops,

Hope you are enjoying this lovely british Summer weather!!! Take me back to Spain!!

I am currently reading a book on business and the part that I was reading yesterday was about following your 'gut feeling'. It went on to say that some of the best businesses and decisions are made from a gut instinct. Most people act quicker when they get a gut feeling about something rather than trying to weigh things up and talk themselves out of things.

Now if you read my last blog you will probably realise that I am very impatient and I often act on gut feelings.......which is great for an impatient person, as I act quicker and s**t gets done! Fit 4 Force was a gut feeling that I 'ran' with and I am so glad I didn't sit and think about it for too long as I might have talked myself out of it! Now a gut feeling doesn't literally come from our gut it comes from the limbic brain, which is responsible for all of our feelings such as loyalty and trust. Now when we make a decision to do something following on from a 'gut feeling' we often can't explain why we did it......it just felt right!

Often the more time we think about something, we can make the wrong decision or talk ourselves out of something......

How many times have you thought that you wanted to start training but have been worried about whether or not you will be fit enough, worry about the other people in the class, tell yourself you haven't enough time? The list/excuses can go on. However if one day you look at yourself and realise that you need to change then take action. Remember the best decisions are made from gut feelings and are generally the ones with a great outcome! So why not follow your gut and click on one of the links below......trust that it will be a great decision ;)

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Time to get rid of the gut!

Time to follow your gut feeling

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Andrea (time to get rid of my holiday gut!) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

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Monday 21 August 2017

It's all in the Prep!

Hi Guys,

Hope you have all had a good weekend? This weekend I have been decorating! Now anyone that knows me, knows that I am very impatient and once I decide I want something I want it straight away!

My kitchen cupboards needed painting as well as the walls, so when I said to my Dad it won't take long we can just wack the paint on, well the look on his face told me that that is not the way to decorate lol! Now my Dad is a perfectionist when it comes to decortaing and told me that I would need to prep all the doors first, clean and sand them down......yawn yawn what a ball ache!

Anyway I listened to his advice and prepped everything before I started painting. Now wait for the shock confession......1. MY dad was right and 2. I actually ENJOYED yes enjoyed the decorating! I found the painting quite relaxing. Anyway walls are all done and half of cupboards are done too. Any spare time I have been doing it, I even skipped running yesterday to have a full day painting!! What the hell has happened to me lol.

I am glad I listened to my Dad as putting the prep in to start with will make my cupboards better in the long run, so glad I didn't go for the quick fix!

It is the same with diet and exercise, so many people opt for the 'quick fix' when it comes to losing weight, going on crash or extreme diets and yes they may lose weight in the short term, however, long term they tend to put the weight back on plus extra! I understand why people do it as they want instant results (like me and my kitchen) however anything that is going to last in the long term, needs time to work. You have to be consistant with healthy eating and training and the results will last!

So if like me you need help being a little less impatient then click on one of the links below.....

Also if you missed my guide on meal prep then drop me an email and I will send you a copy :)

The non crash diet

Consistent training here

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Andrea (who'd of thought I liked painting) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

info@fit4force.co.uk www.fit4force.co.uk

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Thursday 17 August 2017

Up your game!

Hi Troops,

Well its been a whole week since I have been back from MMF3 (aka my holiday). Boy it was exactly what I needed, in fact I didn't realise how much until I slept for the first two days without even picking my book up! I had a fab time, met some great people and felt so relaxed! It is safe to say that a week is never long enough!

Now I won't bore you all with my holiday stories......plus what happens in Murcia stays in Murcia ;)

Before I went away I did a blog saying that I wasn't taking my trainers on holiday with me and I stuck to this. To be fair even if I had have done I don't think I would have done any running as I was there when the heat wave was on and it was far too hot. I didn't do much 'structured' swimming either! Anyway it has since I have got back that I need to 'up my game' where healthy eating and training is concerned.

To be fair last Thursday I was back in the gym, but I also went out for lunch and a cheeky cocktail! This morning I even slept in and missed the gym which is not like me! I think sometimes when you break your routine it is so hard to get back into, especially as I am off work from Legacy Sport so harder to get into a routine. Although I do think you should listen to your body and if it is telling you to rest then you obviously need it. It is if that rest turns into weeks rather than a couple of days when it might become an issue.

So if like me you want to get back into the swing of things after your holidays then why not click one of the links below.........lets do a 'high five or 'fist pump' to get us all back into training and healthy eating :)

Get rid of the holiday chub!

Get back into training here

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Andrea (when's my next holiday) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

info@fit4force.co.uk www.fit4force.co.uk

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Tuesday 1 August 2017

Who am I?

Hello Troops,

By the time you read this I will be heading off on my jollies......something I certainly need right now! I was talking to someone the other day and they asked if I was taking my trainers........now normally I pack them, however I have been so tired lately I am going to allow myself a complete rest!

Something which in all honesty I don't do enough of, I feel guilty if I don't train when I am at home, yet get me on holiday and I am quite happy to turn lazy for a week ;)

The other week after a bootcamp session we were doing the usual stretch off and we started talking about what courses I have done in the past, some of my newer clients didn't know my qualifications and didn't even realise that I had done my degree. It got me thinking that so many people come along to my sessions and sign up with-out actually knowing my background.

Now we all assume that when we are buying a service that the person delivering that service is qualified.......however the scary truth is that there are probably a lot of people out there working in various different sectors, the fitness industry included that are not really qualified to do the role they do.

So for those who don't know that much about me (other than being the 'evil' instructor) I thought I would fill you in (not to blow my own trumpet) but to assure you that I am qualified to shout at you all on regular basis ;)

I have always had an interest in keeping fit and I have trained on a regular basis since been in my late teens.....however I always had administration type roles and worked in an office. Back in 2007 I decided to quit my full time job and go do my degree. I studied Exercise, Physical Activity and Health and The University of Huddersfield. I originally wanted to be a PE teacher and after doing my placement in a school I decided against it!!

I somehow managed to come out with a First Class honours degree, something which I am very proud of and something which I worked my backside off to achieve. At University I completed my PT qualification and since leaving have gone on to do other courses, bootcamp instructing being the most obvious one. I am also a fully qualified running coach, so all those intervals I have you doing are for the greater good and not just my enjoyment ;)

Now I know I have said this before and it is still very relevant that my job is my passion and I never feel like I am going to work. The best feedback I get is when I see someone achieve their goal or complete something they thought they could never do. So if you want someone to help you on your fitness journey that is not only passionate but also qualified then click one of the links below.......

Let us help you transform your lifestyle

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Andrea (time for a siesta) Springthorpe

07949 959 547

info@fit4force.co.uk www.fit4force.co.uk

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