Downingtown STRENGTH BOOTCAMP Launches TODAY!!!

Strength Bootcamps is excited to announce that the Downingtown Bootcamp begins TODAY!  This challenging and fun camp will be taught by Cody Michaels. Cody has been leading our Strength Bootcamps since we began and is a great trainer who will meet you where you are and take your fitness to the next level!

Check out what some of our campers are saying:

“I am very grateful for your bootcamp!! I'm sure you hear this constantly but I just wanted to make sure you heard it from me!! Not even three full sessions and I am down 12 pounds. Now I know 12 lbs is not earth shattering but to me it is a whole new mind set. The past 13 weeks or so have made me feel better about myself and my confidence to wear cute skirts and snug tops over baggy t-shirts and sweats has skyrocketed!!!

--Louise Monteforte, Veterinarian

“I have been doing Strength Bootcamp for a few months now and can honestly say that I am in better shape at 40 than I was years ago.  I was a little apprehensive when I started because I wasn’t in the greatest shape, but now I have more endurance and strength than I ever thought I would.  And to top it off, I’ve met a bunch of amazing people that I now call friends!  I highly recommend.”

- – Tony Baradzei

"I never thought I would actually enjoy this bootcamp, but I love it! It's very challenging and extremely rewarding, I feel an increase in energy throughout the day and just feel better in general."

-- Peter Scarola, Pastry Chef, R2L Restaurant

“When John Edwin told me about Strength Bootcamp, and said, “join up, it will change your life!”, I was skeptical, but I am always up for a challenge.  The first few sessions, I was humbled by the way that the more experienced campers were hustling through the workout, while I really had a very hard time finishing.  I had been “working out” at the gym several times per week, but this was a different animal altogether. Those few sessions put me on notice of where I was, and where I wanted to be.  After the first five weeks, it got easier.  After 10 weeks, my energy level skyrocketed.  After 5 months, I have lost nearly 30 pounds, and feel like a different person, just as John told me I would! I couldn’t imagine a better start to the day, than at Strength Bootcamp, with a great group of people helping each other get and stay fit!”

- – Sean McManus

Here are the details:

Tuesdays/Thursdays

6:15-7:00am

Bell Tavern Park

100 Bell Tavern Lane, Downingtown

*Be sure to bring a yoga mat and water*

5 Week Session Begins Tuesday, April 16^th

2x week, $125

1x week, $62.50

Register online at:

http://www.strengthpersonaltraining.com/registration.html

“The only workout you’ll regret is the one you didn’t do.” – Unknown

WOMEN'S STRENGTH BOOTCAMP Begins TODAY!!

Are you looking to increase strength, challenge yourself, burn fat, increase energy, have fun, see results and get in the best shape of your life?  Women's Strength Bootcamp is just what you are looking for!

This women's only bootcamp is perfect for women of ALL FITNESS LEVELS and is lead by an experienced and talented trainer, Heidi Petersohn.  Whether you are a novice or expert in fitness, this class will help you meet and exceed your health and fitness goals and have FUN doing it!

Check out what some of our "campers" are saying:

“I am very grateful for you bootcamp!! I'm sure you hear this constantly but I just wanted to make sure you heard it from me!! I saw your flier and knew it was meant for me. Not even three full sessions and I am down 12 pounds. Now I know 12 lbs is not earth shattering but to me it is a whole new mind set. The past 13 weeks or so have made me feel better about myself and my confidence to wear cute skirts and snug tops over baggy t-shirts and sweats has skyrocketed!!!

--Louise Monteforte, Veterinarian

“Having overall good health is extremely important to me.  Getting ultra fit is a close second. I recently signed up for Strength Personal Training's boot camps.  They are challenging, exhilarating, and fun. 

-- Dayhna Carroll, Owner, Loving Your Living Coaching & Consulting

"Thanks for a great workout and pushing me to another level!"

- - Kelly D’Alessandro, Executive Assistant

Register at www.StrengthPersonalTraining.com

8-Minute Monday Morning Madness #6

Monday Morning Madness #6 is here!  Follow along with this intense, fat-burning video, the best part....it is only 8-minutes!

This video includes:
-Mountain Climbers
-Chair Dips
-V-ups
-Iron Mikes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5aCkw2dwsc

Enjoy and remember,

GET UP. GET FIT. GET ON WITH YOUR DAY!

8-MInute Monday Morning Madness #5

Monday Morning Madness #5 is here!  Follow along with this intense, fat-burning video, the best part....it is only 8-minutes!

This video includes:
-Body Squats
-Push Ups
-Alternate Leg Lifts / Scissor Kicks
-Low Plank

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKQ2WGPqtzQ&feature=youtu.be

Enjoy and remember,

GET UP. GET FIT. GET ON WITH YOUR DAY!

The Magic Bullet of Perserverance

As a high level fitness trainer I see it all the time. I meet people in January. They have excitement and drive and they are ready to lose tons of weight; get in the best shape of their life and conquer the world!

Time goes by and most of these people show up less frequently, start gaining back weight, lose motivation and ultimately quit.
Some people achieve their goals; set new ones, and completely transform their bodies and lives!

So here's the question...
What's the difference between most people who fail and the few who succeed???
The answer is Perseverance!

"Perseverance"- - steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., esp. in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement

Unfortunately, this isn't just a scenario in exercise. This happens in every aspect of our lives.
Being successful in any occupation takes time and consistency.  I remember starting out as a personal trainer 12 years ago. I had just turned 22 years old and the gym I worked for paid me $8/hour. But I decided I would become one of the top trainers in my industry.  Day in and day out I put in the time both marketing myself and studying the most cutting edge of sports sciences. By my mid twenties I went from making $8/hr to making well over $100K/annually! This didn't come by chance; it came from having a clear purpose and following through.
I woke up every morning at 4:45am for 7 straight years! While most of my friends were clocking 9-5s I was building a strong business. Fast forward 12 years and I now sleep in till 5:15am lol, oh and I have clients that pay me over $200/session for my expertise!

I want to be clear in telling you that there is a magic bullet.  This has nothing to do with talent, or any special gifts. It's something very rare in my generation and the generations after me. It's a common thread that I have found in most very successful people.
The magic bullet is called "Hard Work" and an unwaivering commitment to excellence! Everyone has this gift, you just have to draw it out of yourself; stay the course and ultimately Persevere! 

Enjoy the journey and thanks for taking a few minutes to read my blog. Feel free to follow me on Twitter for healthy tips and motivation! @StrengthPT

“The difference between a successful person and others is 

not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” 

― Vince Lombardi

8-Minute Monday Morning Madness #4

Monday Morning Madness #4 is here!  Follow along with this intense, fat-burning video, the best part....it is only 8-minutes!

This video includes:
-Tire Heisman Jumps
-Prison Jumping Jacks
-Burpees
-Leg lifts with hip thrust

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imkgLIgAMpc

Enjoy and remember,

GET UP. GET FIT. GET ON WITH YOUR DAY!

Monday Morning Madness #2 and #3!

Looking to get an intense and effective workout in only 8 minutes?  Follow along as John takes you through an awesome workout that helps you burn fat, build muscle and get in great shape!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQmY9t6E8tQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q6GfU3GTiM&feature=youtu.be

Get Up. Get Fit. Get On With Your Day!!

Introducing Monday Morning Madness!

Strength Personal Training is excited to introduce a brand new video series, Monday Morning Madness!  

Each Monday, we will post a high-intensity, 8-minute workout you can follow along with at home! 

This short, but effective workout will have you burn about 200 calories, the equivalent to jogging at a moderate pace for 45 minutes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I086YuUwv4w

Enjoy and remember, Get Up. Get Fit. Get On With Your Day!

Ways to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions

I was planning to write about New Year’s Resolutions, and then I came across this article in Men’s Journal (www.mensjournal.com) by Laird Hamilton.  It is a terrific article and definitely worth a read.  Couldn’t have said it better myself.  Enjoy!

THE MENTAL GAME

Seven ways to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. 

By Laird Hamilton.

There’s all this information out there about how to eat right and how to get in shape.  By now, most of us have a pretty good handle on what changes we should make in our lives.  The problem is that we don’t know how to get ourselves to actually make them.  Whether we’re trying to cut our processed foods, get fit or lose one bad habit or another, the biggest obstacle is always mental.  Everything we want to do in life requires discipline.  And like strength, flexibility and endurance, it can be built up over time.  You just need some tricks to keep you motivated until the changes you’ve made become their own motivation.  By then, you’ll be on your way.

DO IT IN THE MORNING:

Early in the day is the best time to face whatever daunting or taxing things you have to do.  We’re fresher and more positive in the morning; the day hasn’t had its way with us yet.  It’s the best time to implement a new routine.

KEEP YOUR WORD TO YOURSELF:

My mom used to say, “If you can’t be true to yourself, you can’t be true to anyone.” Maybe that’s why I still feel guilty when I don’t keep my word to myself.  I think we all do.  If you make a promise to yourself, don’t you wan to honor it?  There are lots of aspects of our lives we don’t have control over, but we do have control of ourselves.  That’s one thing you can own.

FEEL LUCKY THAT YOU HAVE TO WORK OUT:

Think how fortunate you are to be physically capable of doing it – and that you live in a place that affords you the freedom and safety to do it.  Having to force yourself to exercise is a rich person’s problem.  But no matter what your economic situation, if there’s an hour in the day for you to work out, you’re way ahead of many other people in this world.  When you start looking at it as a luxury, that kind of cuts out a lot of your excuses right there.

DO IT FOR OTHER PEOPLE:

Of course, that new fitness regimen will help cure our aliments and ensure you live a longer life, but it also makes you better company.  As my friend the fitness guru Don Wildman says, “It just takes the piss and vinegar out of you.” If I don’t train in the morning, I’m just not as good a person.  And I’m not as good a person to the people I love – my family, my woman, my friends.  And my tolerance for stress is a lot lower.

BE PATIENT:

It’s interesting how things that are bad for us are almost always instantly gratifying – boozing; lying around on the couch; eating fatty, sugary, fried food – while everything with real positive effects takes longer to appreciate.  It takes a week or more to start feeling the benefits of not eating flour or sugar or adopting a new fitness regime or curbing the digital distractions in your life.  (In fact, you’ll probably feel worse before you feel better.)  The key is not to give up just because you’re not seeing immediate changes.  Eventually, though, the results become your motivation.  All the good results will compound: You sleep better, you eat better, and you start seeing tangible results – I improved my time or ran farther or lifted more or lost more weight – and the self-discipline increases.

BUILD ON THE WILLPOWER YOU ALREADY HAVE:

Every successful person has a fair amount of self-control – it’s just the nature of success.  And since you have the formula for discipline, it’s easy to change the activity and apply it to other parts of your life.  If you can get to work on time every day, you’re disciplined enough to get to the gym regularly or to cut back on refined sugar in your life.  And then, rather than trying to change everything at once, build on the small victories you’ve won and implement new changes incrementally.

COMFORT = DEATH

One of the big challenges to our willpower is knowing that whatever change we’re trying to make is going to involve some discomfort, and we all naturally avoid it.  But there’s value in being uncomfortable.  It’s a little bit like getting a massage.  The more pain you can endure, the greater the benefit.  When it comes to exercise, you’re going to be sore.  There’s just no way around it.  And so when you wake up, and you’re sore, and you don’t want to work out, that’s the crucial time to do it.  And you won’t regret it.  You never regret it.

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Great, right?  Which of the seven ways to stick to your New Year's resolutions resonated most with you?

Strength Bootcamp Helps Others!

Strength Bootcamp made a generous donation to World Vision!
By donating a portion of each campers registration, Strength Personal Training was able to make a donation of $1,800 worth of school equipment and supplies!

"Studies show that an education is key to overcoming poverty. But many schools in developing countries are dilapidated and lack resources, making the learning environment both unsafe and unproductive for students. Your gift will offer things like building materials and tools, teaching supplies, textbooks, toys, sporting equipment, and more. Thanks to corporate product donations, your gift will multiply 12 times to provide even more resources!


We are helping others, while we get in the best shape of our lives! 

Thanks to all of our "campers", you are the BEST!

http://donate.worldvision.org/OA_HTML/xxwv2ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?section=10680&item=1761416