Everybody say 'Yeah'

Hello Troops,

This weekend I was on my boot camp instructors refresher course......."oh no" I hear my clients say, well yes you should be afraid as I have come back with lots of new ideas.......and some ideas which I had forgotten I had learnt previously!

Sometimes even us instructors need some extra motivation, an extra kick up the backside or just a little reminder of why we do our jobs. This refresher course came at the right time for me......this time of year can leave even the very motivated a bit disillusioned at times. If you are old enough to recognise the guy below then I am guessing he often has his off day too!



I try to keep my sessions as varied as possible, however sometimes even with years of experience under my sweat band I run out of ideas. So I am pleased to say that the 'plateau' has been lifted and I feel excited about all the new 'beasting' (sorry exercise) sessions I can do with you all.

Now I am lucky that even when I sometimes run out of ideas, I have plenty of go to resources where I can find some information. I am guessing there are people out there right now who don't know where to go to mix up their training or to keep it fresh.

Now there are lots of classes/online training plans and PT's out there and it can be a mine field on who to choose.....so if you are not sure where to start then why not contact us for a FREE taster session. You can try before you buy! If you like us great and if not then you know to check out the next item on your list.

Not everyone likes to come to group training, however, for those of you who do then you can expect a variety of motivational training sessions with a group of like minded individuals who get results!

Come and have fun and click one of the links below!

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Andrea (might have to dig the 80's leotard out) Springthorpe

07949 959 547
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P.S Look out for our revamped packages coming soon!

Stay Active.....stay motivated!

Hello Troops......

Hope you have had a good weekend? I have had quiet(ish) one, was out Friday night and was marshalling at the Liversedge Half Marathon on Sunday......I did have a much needed Saturday night in chilling! I have realised I can longer get away with burning the candle at both ends #nearly40!

The other week I was away in London with work at the 'Why Sports' conference.......it was a great conference which touched on lots of interesting subjects which applied to both Fit 4 Force and Legacy Sport (our sister company).

One of the slides they showed (as per below) was how physical activity effects brain activity........as you can see from the picture below, the positive effect physical activity can have on the brain.



Now how many times have you come in from work and thought you can't be bothered to train as you feel tired and sluggish? Hands up I know I have on several occasions.......and how many times do you feel more energised when you do make the effort to be active....again my hand is up.

Now as I teach sessions in the evening my training is done first thing in a morning before work. I admit there are days I want to roll over and press snooze, however the odd times I have done that I have felt more sluggish and less motivated when I have got to work. The positive effect which exercise has on my motivation and often my mood is worth setting my alarm earlier. The same goes for when I train after work, I feel more motivated and get much more done at home (including healthy food prep) when I have done so.

I know it is harder this time of year to stay motivated, cold dark evenings make most people want to hibernate! The thing is we should be working on how we want to look in the summer all year round....the trouble with 'hibernating' and avoiding exercise and healthy eating is when the sun comes out, people panic, are often unhappy with how they look and then go on some crash diet which is destined for failure.....

So let us help, with your motivation, your mood and also your summer body.......the above picture shows the positive impact exercise has on our brains......so just think what it does to our bodies!

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Andrea (benefited from sleep this weekend) Springthorpe

07949 959 547
info@fit4force.co.uk
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Do something because you want to....not because you're forced!

Hey Troops!

Happy Wednesday!

Now most people will be wishing someone a Happy Valentines day, sending flowers, buying gifts and going out for over expensive meals. The majority of people will want to do these things, however I am guessing that there is a large percentage of people are doing it because they feel they have to!?

I personally think that if someone wants to do something nice, buy flowers, gifts etc, it should be because they want to, not because of a certain day that guilt's people into doing so.

The same goes for exercise.......now I hold my hands up as I try  and promote exercise and healthy eating to most people I meet! The benefits you get from doing regular exercise and healthy eating out was any 'magic' pill or potion that are often widely promoted.

Now I am not here to 'guilt' people into starting to exercise or eat healthy, as I honestly believe that you have to start that journey when YOU are ready. Those that have the mindset to do something they want and enjoy, get better results and stick to a routine.



So if you are considering starting something new and are ready to commit to change then why not click one of the links below........still not quite sure? Then drop us a line and we can help out with any questions.

Why not sign up to our monthly recipes, take out the hassle in deciding what to eat and add some variety to your life ;) Our introductory offer is £5.00 for the first month then only £10.00 a month for up to 15 recipes! That is less than 0.70p a recipe! #bargain
Click here if you are ready to make a change
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Andrea (not buying into the commercial hype) Springthorpe

07949 959 547
info@fit4force.co.uk
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A break from the norm.

Hello Troops......

Hope you have had a good week? January is over, I am sure February will fly by and we are on the count down to Spring!

In my last blog I spoke about being 'Under Pressure' when doing certain things in life and relating this to the pressure we sometimes put ourselves under to achieve an exercise goal.

Now if you read my blogs on a regular basis you will know that I have done lots of long distance running in the past, completed several marathons, half marathons, 10 miles and 10k's. I loved doing the training for them and I still run on a regular basis now. However as mentioned in my previous blog I am still in two minds about competing this year.......if I do or don't I want to achieve a certain look when it comes to my physique. Long distance running and trying to build muscle don't often go well together.

The type of running training I am enjoying at the minute is speed/strength interval based sessions. I go to Paris next month and I have entered the Paris half Marathon. This will be the first time I am going to do a race with very little mileage under my belt. However, I will still be doing my interval based training.

Like I mentioned last week, the pressure is off, I am not chasing a time. I am going to go and enjoy the event and soak up my surroundings instead of seeing backs of heads or pavements! I am actually quite interested to see how I perform, as I should have the fitness there with everything else I do. Working in the profession it is also intriguing me to see if there is much difference in my times.......I will keep you posted!



Now I am breaking from the norm, doing something different to what I normally do.......now I can't predict the outcome, however I know I will enjoy the journey a lot more than pounding the streets for hours on a cold Sunday morning!

Have you considered doing something new, do you want to break from your norm and enjoy the journey along the way? Final destinations & outcomes are often unknown, however the journey getting there should be the fun  and exciting part.

So if you want to make a change then click one of the links below.
Why not sign up to our monthly recipes, take out the hassle in deciding what to eat and add some variety to your life ;) Our introductory offer is £5.00 for the first month then only £10.00 a month for up to 15 recipes! That is less than 0.70p a recipe! #bargain

Click here for your enjoyable fitness journey
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Andrea (intrigued to see my results) Springthorpe

07949 959 547
info@fit4force.co.uk
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Under Pressure ?

Hey Guys,

Hope you have had a good week......it is great to see lots of people back in the training routine! I can't believe how quick January is flying by though.......although a month closer to some warmer weather yay!

One of my favourite Queen songs is 'Under Pressure' which was released in 1981 and was co-written/sung with David Bowie. Now anytime I hear someone say they feel under pressure this song always pops in my head.

In the modern society we live in there is often something that makes us feel 'Under Pressure.......work, family, to look a certain way, to have achieved certain things. I was talking to one of my boot campers and fellow running buddies the other day as they have recently completed a half marathon in a time they were really pleased. This client had been ill over the Christmas period (like most of the UK population by sounds of it) and they just went to do the run to complete it.......

I have often put myself under pressure to do well at something or be better than last time. I have completed several Marathons in the past (never again lol) and the one I enjoyed the most was the first one.....all I wanted to do was complete it. After that I was constantly chasing a time, to be better than before and be as fast as I could possibly be.

All the fitness activities I have enjoyed the most are the ones where I have just gone to enjoy the event rather than put myself under pressure to achieve something.

This year I turn the BIG 40 arghhh!! There are lots of things that I wanted to achieve in my life before I was 40.....some are probably still achievable......others I am going to have to accept that they will happen after I am 40. One thing I wanted to do again was compete, I am currently still deciding, because as soon as I start to prep I start to panic and I don't think my body responds as well under the stress........so I am going to enjoy my training and healthy eating and if I feel like I am at a level where I can step on stage then I will.



Often I have people who come to bootcamp with concerns that they are not 'fit enough' or not as good as someone else. But what is 'fit enough'? Anyone who makes the effort to train, to make a positive impact on their fitness and health then fitness levels are subjective to each person.

If you are someone who wants to make a difference to your health and fitness, and who wants to enjoy the process whilst doing so then click one of the links below. There is 'no pressure' at boot camp. Everyone works at their own pace and everyone has their own personal reason for being there.

So if you want to make a change in 2018...click below

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Andrea (going to enjoy the run up to being 40) Springthorpe
07949 959 547
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If it's not there you don't miss it!

Hello Troops

First week back at work for me this week, as well as being back training.......what a shock to the system when the alarm goes off at 6am everyday. I am actually glad to be back in a routine, but OMG getting down stairs have been an issue this week after having 3 weeks off the gym argh!!

Now I am back into a routine, the training and healthy eating has kick started! In fact I did start a detox on Christmas eve.......a social media detox. I deleted, snap chat, facebook and instagram from my phone, as like most people I get into bad habits where I am constantly looking at them!



It was great I didn't miss them one bit! In fact I only put them back on in the new year for work purposes. I find it is so easy to get into bad habits, looking at facebook/instagram instead of living in and experiencing the moment......especially when friends and family are around, as why would you need to look at them if you have someone to talk to? Ok social media rant over ;)

The same bad habits can be easily started when it comes to unhealthy eating.....having the odd chocolate can quite easily turn into a chocolate bar a day (or whatever your vice may be). Now I find that the easiest way to resist temptation is not to keep anything 'bad' (or binge worthy) in the house. If it's not there I don't miss it or don't want to eat it.

So if you need to stop something whether that being unhealthy eating or to stop living your life through social media, then get rid of whatever it is you need to detox from!

I have found that since I have put social media back on my phone I have hardly looked at it, so it has been a good thing to go cold turkey over the holiday period.

If you want help and advice on healthy eating and how to make exercise part of your weekly routine then click one of the links below.
Why not sign up to our monthly recipes, take out the hassle in deciding what to eat and add some variety to your life ;) Our introductory offer is £5.00 for the first month then only £10.00 a month for up to 15 recipes! That is less than 0.70p a recipe! #bargain

Click here to make exercise part of your weekly routine

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Andrea (social media detox queen) Springthorpe
07949 959 547
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New Year Tips

Hello Warriors..............

Hope you have had a good Christmas and New Year?

I know it is a while since I have done a blog....the carnage of December took over (no excuse I know) and then I had that awful flu bug that is doing the rounds. Two and half weeks without training and after one session back I can hardly walk!!

Anyway I have so much that I want to fill you in on, however, to start I thought I would start off with a free guide on how to start the New Year as you mean to go on.

So enjoy the read and I will resume my usual weekly blogs from now on!

Here's to a fantastic, fit and healthy 2018!

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Andrea (back on it in 2018) Springthorpe
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