Showing posts with label texas fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label texas fitness. Show all posts

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Wylie Texas Fit Chick Results




Congratulations to our FIT CHICK Tabi! Incredibly dedicated to her success and the hard work has paid off! Way to go!! 

"One year ago, I walked into what was then a dance studio behind the Wylie Post Office, with my 3 lb dumbbells, my old yoga mat (that I still use, because it's awesome), my Scooby-Doo washcloth, a bottle of water, and carrying my paperwork to get started with Texas Fit Chicks.

Sandy, my trainer, was just awesome from the get-go. Completely enthusiastic, with just a touch of sarcasm that appeals to the likes of me at 5:00 in the morning. She took my paperwork , and gave me a sheet to do my measurements when I got home, which I promptly forgot about, finally remembered to do it a week later, and have since lost it.

I set up at the back of the class, and proceeded to get my booty handed to me on a silver platter.

I did everything modified that first class. After the first week, I realized I could push myself to do more. Then more. Then more. Sandy was so wonderful, calling to check in with me, going over meal plan options, encouraging me every step of the way, until one day I realized something. I LIKE WORKING OUT.

I've never been an athletic person. I played one season of softball in 6th grade, and wasn't invited back due to excessive searching for four-leaf clovers in the outfield. As an adult, I tried doing the Couch 2 5K program, and got to the 2nd week and said, "NOPE." I assumed working out just wasn't for me. Boy, was I wrong!

One year later, I have lost almost 50 lbs (a little over halfway to my final goal), am healthier than I've ever been in my life, and I HAVE GUNS. Yes, I am proud of my lady-muscles! More incredibly to me, I'm now the person people go to when they don't know what things like "burpees" or "skull-crushers" are. I've actually been told that I'm an inspiration to people. ME!! The girl who has yet to find that dang four-leaf clover!!

Anyway, I can't say enough good things about Texas Fit Chicks. It has completely changed my life. If you've ever thought exercise just isn't for you, come to a class with me. Yes, it's hard. Yes, it's unreasonably early. Yes, it will push you to your limits. But most importantly, YES, IT IS WORTH IT.

To find out more about Wylie Texas Fit Chicks Click HERE

Texas Fit Chicks serves women in Dallas, Houston, College Station, San Antonio, Austin, Temple and San Angelo. Our womens only boot camp makes having a personal trainer guide you to your goals affordable and FUN! Schedule your free class by emailing Support@texasfitchicks.com with where you are located to find a camp near you.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Get FIT in just 4 minutes? Why this works!



Tabata seems to be one of the new fitness buzzwords, but in fact, it’s a concept that’s been around for over 10 years.  In 1996, Dr. Izumi Tabata used a specific method of interval training for his study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. In the study, he had cyclists perform 20 seconds of all-out effort followed by 10 seconds of rest.  The participants repeated seven to eight sets of the exertion-rest intervals, equaling just about 4 minutes of actual workout time.  The results were so amazing that this type of training was named after the creator, Dr. Izumi Tabata.
Tabata training can deliver big results in little time, but TRUE tabata training requires you to push yourself to the absolute max.  Tabata training requires you to push your body to the extreme. It is important that you know the proper form for the exercises that you plan to use this training principle with. Tabata training is perfect for lots of exercises, some of my favorites are: burpees, squat jumps, pushups, planks, jack knifes, sprints and so many more.
Tabata is a good form of training that you can add to your current workout schedule to help boost your metabolism and burn fat.  Tabata training is also good for those days that you are pressed for time and still need to get in a workout.   Remember that true weight loss comes from making lifestyle changes and there are no miracle exercises, diets or tricks that will give you the permanent changes you are looking for.

- Paula Bennett
Van Alstyne Texas Fit Chicks
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