DAY 18 (Saturday morning)
1-Count, 2-Count, 3-Count, 4-COUNT! Ah-ah-ahhh... (The Count from Sesame Street!)
GOOD GRIEF! This morning's workout was really, really tough. And I don't mean because Nick forgot to bring donuts and bagels to the Club for "After Workout Snacks" either! Nick was on a mission. And that mission? To make Jeff hurt and feel the pain. As Nick told me: "Don't just hit the wall! I want you to run THRU the wall, Jeff! KNOCK IT DOWN for crying out loud!
With our exercises, Nick is a real stickler for perfection. He doesn't want his members to just go through the motions and move for the sake of moving. He wants you to do it right. And do it right everytime. Nick would rather see us do an exercise 10 times correctly, instead of 20 or 30 times incorrectly. And for good reason. The correct way is WAY more difficult and painful than the incorrect way. This was the case with my 4-Counts today. Nick did not like my form. SO, ... he stood over me and made sure my form was correct. And the correct form was difficult. Nick doesn't care that my knees don't bend that way, or that I thought I WAS keeping my back straight! Nick wants perfection. So he stood there and yelled at me to keep my knees straight, and my back straight. For 10 times. What a guy, right? As I've said before: He's my Mickey (from the "Rocky" movies). "Keep those knees straight for cripes sake, Rock!"
I definately got a good workout in this morning. And Nick made sure that I did it right. I sincerely do appreciate him for that, because he MAKES you work harder! He MAKES you push yourself harder than you ever would on your own! And Nick MADE me knock that wall of exhaustion down on several occassions today. And I feel it even now, 5 hours later, as I sit comatose on my couch with a bottle of Motrin IB in one hand, and a tall glass of water in the other. I'm not going to lie to you: I really wish it was beer, though! Ok, let's be honest with each other. I'd be MUCH more happy if it was a beer in one hand, and a slice of thin crust pepperoni and jalapeno pizza in the other! Now THAT would be perfection in my book. And then I could be like The Count on Sesame Street and count all of the slices of pizzas I was going to eat: "1. I have 1 slice of pizza! 2. I have 2 slices of pizza! Ah-ah-ahhhh...." I love that muppet.
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
Saturday, January 29, 2011
DAY 17
DAY 17 (Friday)
NICK'S BACK
Nick is back in town after making a 2-day visit to his mentor's club in Phoenix, AZ. Mack Newton (http://www.macknewton.com/) is Nick's Mentor and inspiration, as well as being one of only a small handful of 9th Degree Black Belts in TaeKwon-Do in the country. Mack trains a lot of professional athletes at his club in Phoenix! In addition, Nick likes to point out that Mack Newton is 68 years old (age is just a number!), in better shape than anyone else he has ever met, and has only 2.7% bodyfat. It just goes to show that being in shape is so much more than just a physical state of being. Mack preaches mental toughness in collaboration with physical fitness. Your mind is a muscle and it needs just as much exercise as your body. Mack Newton's philosophy is one of positive thought and uplifting messages. And that nothing is impossible if you put your mind too it.
Tonight, Nick discussed the many things he was inspired by during his visit to Mack Newton's club. One point that really stood out was the importance of sustainability. This relates to how you approach your own physical fitness and making the "life decision" to get in shape, and then having the commitment and strength to SUSTAIN that new course in your life of eating right and getting more exercise. Nick tells the story of one of Mack Newton's members who has, on several occassions, gone to Mack's Conditioning Class and lost 20-30 pounds while getting into great shape. And then they disappear for several months because they are in great shape and have a new, slim figure. The only problem is, that person eventually shows up again several months later - out of shape and back to their original weight! Does this sound familiar to you? It does for me. I've been guilty of the very same experiences in the past. I make the commitment to get in shape and lose the weight. Once I've completed that goal, it is so easy to start cutting back "just a little bit. Here and there". I'd start missing the workouts. I would begin to indulge my appetitie for appetizers before dinner; for desserts after dinner. And before you know it, the weight is back and I get winded going up and down stairs again!
SUSTAINABILITY! We are all guilty of it to some degree or another. Me included. As I take on this "6 Week Fitness Challenge", I have to come up with a plan for Week 7! Then what? Right now, my plan is to continue on this new path in my life. Continue to eat right, all of the time. Not just when it's convenient. Continue to exercise everyday. Whether at Nick's Pro Fitness in Evergreen, or hiking, or biking, or skiing any one of the thousands of breathtaking trails that exist in this beautiful State. We are so lucky to live in a State where everyone else in the US comes to visit. I need to sustain my commitment to get in shape, then stay in shape and live a more healthy life.
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
NICK'S BACK
Nick is back in town after making a 2-day visit to his mentor's club in Phoenix, AZ. Mack Newton (http://www.macknewton.com/) is Nick's Mentor and inspiration, as well as being one of only a small handful of 9th Degree Black Belts in TaeKwon-Do in the country. Mack trains a lot of professional athletes at his club in Phoenix! In addition, Nick likes to point out that Mack Newton is 68 years old (age is just a number!), in better shape than anyone else he has ever met, and has only 2.7% bodyfat. It just goes to show that being in shape is so much more than just a physical state of being. Mack preaches mental toughness in collaboration with physical fitness. Your mind is a muscle and it needs just as much exercise as your body. Mack Newton's philosophy is one of positive thought and uplifting messages. And that nothing is impossible if you put your mind too it.
Tonight, Nick discussed the many things he was inspired by during his visit to Mack Newton's club. One point that really stood out was the importance of sustainability. This relates to how you approach your own physical fitness and making the "life decision" to get in shape, and then having the commitment and strength to SUSTAIN that new course in your life of eating right and getting more exercise. Nick tells the story of one of Mack Newton's members who has, on several occassions, gone to Mack's Conditioning Class and lost 20-30 pounds while getting into great shape. And then they disappear for several months because they are in great shape and have a new, slim figure. The only problem is, that person eventually shows up again several months later - out of shape and back to their original weight! Does this sound familiar to you? It does for me. I've been guilty of the very same experiences in the past. I make the commitment to get in shape and lose the weight. Once I've completed that goal, it is so easy to start cutting back "just a little bit. Here and there". I'd start missing the workouts. I would begin to indulge my appetitie for appetizers before dinner; for desserts after dinner. And before you know it, the weight is back and I get winded going up and down stairs again!
SUSTAINABILITY! We are all guilty of it to some degree or another. Me included. As I take on this "6 Week Fitness Challenge", I have to come up with a plan for Week 7! Then what? Right now, my plan is to continue on this new path in my life. Continue to eat right, all of the time. Not just when it's convenient. Continue to exercise everyday. Whether at Nick's Pro Fitness in Evergreen, or hiking, or biking, or skiing any one of the thousands of breathtaking trails that exist in this beautiful State. We are so lucky to live in a State where everyone else in the US comes to visit. I need to sustain my commitment to get in shape, then stay in shape and live a more healthy life.
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
DAY 16
DAY 16
TAEKWON-DO ... And TAEKWON-DON'T!
Due to a meeting this morning, I had to miss the typical Thursday morning Conditioning Class at Nick's Pro Fitness in Evergreen! But that is ok, because in the evening, members of the Conditioning Class do have the option of working out with the Thursday evening TaeKwon-Do Class! To be honest, I was looking forward to seeing how their workout differs from the Conditioning Class workout.
When I walked into the gym for the workout, I suddenly felt a bit out of place. In the gym, doing all sorts of cool-looking TaeKwon-Do moves were kids ranging in age from 9 years to 18 years old! And they were all dressed in their cool, white TaeKwon-Do outfits and colorful belts! And there I was, ... a middleaged guy in basketball shorts and a t-shirt. I was so underdressed for this group of serious, high-kicking, swift-punching group of kids. Then it went from awkward to downright laughable when about 11 girls from the Evergreen High School Girls Soccer Team showed up for the workout. Now I really felt old and out of place. Fortunately for me, a few other "elder" members of Nick's Pro Fitness showed up and I didn't feel so out of place.
The TaeKwon-Do workout is significantly different from Nick's Conditioning Class. First off, they all bow and speak a few Korean phrases to each other. And there is no shortage of "YES SIR!" and "NO SIR" responses coming from the group like a military unit to their commanding officer. Next, we started running. Yup. In the gym. In wide circles. No stretching first. No Evergreen Gossiping amongst the members during Social Stretching. Just started running. And after we ran for a while, we changed it up a bit and did sprints! And then some frog leaps. Followed by some bear crawls. And a few other leg-burning exercises, but I don't really remember because my heart was racing so fast, and I was trying too hard to catch my breath to really comprehend what my body was doing. Needless to say, I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the athleticism and energy level of all of the TaeKwon-Do students and the soccer girls. They were like a bunch of gazelles, sprinting their way across the Serengeti. And I was like the big wildebeest drinking from the muddy river and lumbering along. (Sorry, I'm watching "Planet Earth" on cable tv as I write this posting! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!)
I've decided that no matter what fitness class you show up for at Nick's Pro Fitness, they will ALL give you the best workout you can possibly hope for. Nick's is not a place to go and "be seen", or to just do a few sit-ups and maybe run on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes. This is a place to get in shape, and work your butt off. No question about it. Now give Nick's a call, or just make the 20 minute drive up I-70 to the Evergreen Parkway exit. It is worth it if you are even considering getting in shape, or losing some extra weight. You will not be disappointed!
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
TAEKWON-DO ... And TAEKWON-DON'T!
Due to a meeting this morning, I had to miss the typical Thursday morning Conditioning Class at Nick's Pro Fitness in Evergreen! But that is ok, because in the evening, members of the Conditioning Class do have the option of working out with the Thursday evening TaeKwon-Do Class! To be honest, I was looking forward to seeing how their workout differs from the Conditioning Class workout.
When I walked into the gym for the workout, I suddenly felt a bit out of place. In the gym, doing all sorts of cool-looking TaeKwon-Do moves were kids ranging in age from 9 years to 18 years old! And they were all dressed in their cool, white TaeKwon-Do outfits and colorful belts! And there I was, ... a middleaged guy in basketball shorts and a t-shirt. I was so underdressed for this group of serious, high-kicking, swift-punching group of kids. Then it went from awkward to downright laughable when about 11 girls from the Evergreen High School Girls Soccer Team showed up for the workout. Now I really felt old and out of place. Fortunately for me, a few other "elder" members of Nick's Pro Fitness showed up and I didn't feel so out of place.
The TaeKwon-Do workout is significantly different from Nick's Conditioning Class. First off, they all bow and speak a few Korean phrases to each other. And there is no shortage of "YES SIR!" and "NO SIR" responses coming from the group like a military unit to their commanding officer. Next, we started running. Yup. In the gym. In wide circles. No stretching first. No Evergreen Gossiping amongst the members during Social Stretching. Just started running. And after we ran for a while, we changed it up a bit and did sprints! And then some frog leaps. Followed by some bear crawls. And a few other leg-burning exercises, but I don't really remember because my heart was racing so fast, and I was trying too hard to catch my breath to really comprehend what my body was doing. Needless to say, I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the athleticism and energy level of all of the TaeKwon-Do students and the soccer girls. They were like a bunch of gazelles, sprinting their way across the Serengeti. And I was like the big wildebeest drinking from the muddy river and lumbering along. (Sorry, I'm watching "Planet Earth" on cable tv as I write this posting! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!)
I've decided that no matter what fitness class you show up for at Nick's Pro Fitness, they will ALL give you the best workout you can possibly hope for. Nick's is not a place to go and "be seen", or to just do a few sit-ups and maybe run on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes. This is a place to get in shape, and work your butt off. No question about it. Now give Nick's a call, or just make the 20 minute drive up I-70 to the Evergreen Parkway exit. It is worth it if you are even considering getting in shape, or losing some extra weight. You will not be disappointed!
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
DAY 15
DAY 15
BEN HUR
This morning's workout, Wednesday, marked Day 2 that Nick is away on business. Mike McMahon ran the workout session on Tuesday night, but this morning was Ben's turn. Now you need to know (2) things about Ben before I get in to my post: 1) Ben's wife is a yoga instructor, so Ben is more flexible than most men (he, like Nick, can do the splits!); and 2) Ben is in great shape and must be doing Nick's workouts because he's either bored or because he likes to catch up on the Evergreen town gossip that gets discussed during the warm-up stretches!
This morning, like Mike McMahon the night before, Ben was a bit more low-key and relaxed than Nick Kapande who has such an intense energy vibe surrounding him at all times. Ben took his time leading us through our stretches, which is good AND bad for an out-of-shape, unflexible guy like me. To give you an insight into my stretching abilities, I get really excited when I can bend over and touch my fingers to the floor without bending my knees! Yup ... it's Miller Time when Jeff can touch his toes. That was about the extent of my pre-exercise stretching before I joined Nick's Pro Fitness.
For our morning workout, Ben decided that the entire class should have upper arms and shoulders as strong as his are. We did all types of arm circles, arm extensions, and push-ups. My shoulders were burning so bad, it was truly hard to keep the pace. Ben never broke a sweat, the show-off! Another different to note between Ben and Nick Kapande -- Ben smiles through much of the work-out as if he thinks this is fun and mildly relaxing. Nick is serious, and takes the workout seriously. Again, not for better or worse, just a difference in teaching styles.
And again, I was sadly mistaken to think that maybe Ben would take it easy on us this morning while Nick was away. Nope. I left the class exhausted and thoroughly spent. You were a fearsome and admirable foe, Ben, and I salute you. Figuratively, of course, as because of you ... I can not lift my arms once again. SO, use your imagination and just pretend that I am saluting you, Ben. It's ok. I'll nod in agreement.
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
BEN HUR
This morning's workout, Wednesday, marked Day 2 that Nick is away on business. Mike McMahon ran the workout session on Tuesday night, but this morning was Ben's turn. Now you need to know (2) things about Ben before I get in to my post: 1) Ben's wife is a yoga instructor, so Ben is more flexible than most men (he, like Nick, can do the splits!); and 2) Ben is in great shape and must be doing Nick's workouts because he's either bored or because he likes to catch up on the Evergreen town gossip that gets discussed during the warm-up stretches!
This morning, like Mike McMahon the night before, Ben was a bit more low-key and relaxed than Nick Kapande who has such an intense energy vibe surrounding him at all times. Ben took his time leading us through our stretches, which is good AND bad for an out-of-shape, unflexible guy like me. To give you an insight into my stretching abilities, I get really excited when I can bend over and touch my fingers to the floor without bending my knees! Yup ... it's Miller Time when Jeff can touch his toes. That was about the extent of my pre-exercise stretching before I joined Nick's Pro Fitness.
For our morning workout, Ben decided that the entire class should have upper arms and shoulders as strong as his are. We did all types of arm circles, arm extensions, and push-ups. My shoulders were burning so bad, it was truly hard to keep the pace. Ben never broke a sweat, the show-off! Another different to note between Ben and Nick Kapande -- Ben smiles through much of the work-out as if he thinks this is fun and mildly relaxing. Nick is serious, and takes the workout seriously. Again, not for better or worse, just a difference in teaching styles.
And again, I was sadly mistaken to think that maybe Ben would take it easy on us this morning while Nick was away. Nope. I left the class exhausted and thoroughly spent. You were a fearsome and admirable foe, Ben, and I salute you. Figuratively, of course, as because of you ... I can not lift my arms once again. SO, use your imagination and just pretend that I am saluting you, Ben. It's ok. I'll nod in agreement.
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
DAY 14
DAY 14
Nick's Away!
Tonight, Tuesday, was our first class sans Nick Kapande - spirited owner and Fitness Guru! Nick left for a business trip so fellow Conditioning Class veteran, Mike McMahon, took on the leadership role and took over the reins of leading this fit group of people through an invigorating workout. And when I say "fit" to describe the group, of course you understand that I am so not including myself in that group. It is more of a metaphor, really. But I'm working on it! It was a different vibe with Mike at the head of the class. Not better, or worse, just a completely different leadership style!
A few differences to note between Nick and Mike:
1) Nick well tell us towards the end of the workout that he "can't hurt us in just 10 minutes", as he then proceeds to hurt us in remaining 10 minutes of class. Mike does not make any such claims, but does a great job keeping Nick's fast-paced energy during the class.
2) During an exercise like knuckle push-ups, or leg lifts, Nick yells: "only 10 more! You can do it" ... and then makes us do 20 more for good measure! Mike counts down and when he gets to 1, he actually stops.
3) Both Nick and Mike do a great job of not only doing the exercises with the class, but also stopping to help those who might not be doing the exercise correctly. However, Nick then moves you to the front row so he can keep a keen eye on you for the remainder of class! I find myself in the front row A LOT. And I don't think it's because Nick likes my witty banter or wants to make idle chat during the workout. He's all business.
4) Mike can't kick as high as Nick. Nick's got a pretty impressive side kick!
Yes, despite my frivolous hopes that Nick's absence might mean a bit of a reprieve for us in our workout, those hopes were quickly dashed as Mike settled in to the quick-paced, high intensity workout just as Nick does every day. A major bummer. As I told you in my "Day 3" posting, I am a man who looks for the short-cuts without someone standing there to hold me accountable, because short-cuts don't hurt as much! Mad Mike had his shifty eyes scanning the class the entire time, making sure no one (me) was cheating themselves during the workout. Curse you and your razor-like eye sight, Mike McMahon! No rest for the weary this night. Nick would be proud.
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
Nick's Away!
Tonight, Tuesday, was our first class sans Nick Kapande - spirited owner and Fitness Guru! Nick left for a business trip so fellow Conditioning Class veteran, Mike McMahon, took on the leadership role and took over the reins of leading this fit group of people through an invigorating workout. And when I say "fit" to describe the group, of course you understand that I am so not including myself in that group. It is more of a metaphor, really. But I'm working on it! It was a different vibe with Mike at the head of the class. Not better, or worse, just a completely different leadership style!
A few differences to note between Nick and Mike:
1) Nick well tell us towards the end of the workout that he "can't hurt us in just 10 minutes", as he then proceeds to hurt us in remaining 10 minutes of class. Mike does not make any such claims, but does a great job keeping Nick's fast-paced energy during the class.
2) During an exercise like knuckle push-ups, or leg lifts, Nick yells: "only 10 more! You can do it" ... and then makes us do 20 more for good measure! Mike counts down and when he gets to 1, he actually stops.
3) Both Nick and Mike do a great job of not only doing the exercises with the class, but also stopping to help those who might not be doing the exercise correctly. However, Nick then moves you to the front row so he can keep a keen eye on you for the remainder of class! I find myself in the front row A LOT. And I don't think it's because Nick likes my witty banter or wants to make idle chat during the workout. He's all business.
4) Mike can't kick as high as Nick. Nick's got a pretty impressive side kick!
Yes, despite my frivolous hopes that Nick's absence might mean a bit of a reprieve for us in our workout, those hopes were quickly dashed as Mike settled in to the quick-paced, high intensity workout just as Nick does every day. A major bummer. As I told you in my "Day 3" posting, I am a man who looks for the short-cuts without someone standing there to hold me accountable, because short-cuts don't hurt as much! Mad Mike had his shifty eyes scanning the class the entire time, making sure no one (me) was cheating themselves during the workout. Curse you and your razor-like eye sight, Mike McMahon! No rest for the weary this night. Nick would be proud.
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
DAY 13
DAY 13
PUSH-UPS, SIT-UPS AND ... FROG LEAPS?
Over the weekend, fitness legend Jack LaLanne passed away at age 96. Some have called Jack the "founder of fitness", as he was one of the pioneers of physical fitness as we know it today. Why is this important to you, you ask? Well, because it is important to Nick Kapande, owner of Nick's Pro Fitness, and to celebrate Jack's life, Nick decided to honor his passing with an extensive set of sit-ups and push-ups for the Conditioning Class!
The endless series of varying types of push-ups and sit-ups seemed to last forever! And with each push of my arms, and contraction of my stomach, my muscles were getting weaker and weaker to the point of exhaustion. After the fun of push-ups and sit-ups concluded, and arms having melted, it was time for another fun and grueling exercise: frog leaps! This is an exercise where you squat down - butt low and even with your bent knees and arms stretched out in front of you. With all of the power in your legs, you BURST up and out with your legs while throwing your arms behind you to gain some momentum! Looks just like a frog jumping, only it hurts a lot more. You can REALLY feel the burn in your thighs. Nick decided we should do those for a while. A rather LONG while!
Needless to say, my morning experience trying to get ready for work was one of an awkward dance that would probably look like I had my arms tied to my sides - just above the elbows - with an invisible rope. There was nothing left in my shoulders and upper arms. And my head is located WAY above my shoulders, and a bit out of comfortable reach for my sore arms this morning. In the shower, as I tried valiantly to shampoo my hair, I found that simple maneuver rather difficult. At one point, I thought of squeezing the shampoo onto the wall of the shower and just rubbing my head against it. Same thought crossed my mind for soaping up my back.
As for combing my hair and using gel in it? Let's just say that today is a "hat day" for me at the office! It's a good look. A suit and a hat. Perhaps I will start a new fashion trend. Or, maybe not. As I near the middle of Week 3, the soreness I feel never seems to go away. It just moves around my body, from one muscle group to the next, each day offering up new challenges to completing mundane, everyday tasks. Like getting ready for work! However, the results are beginning to show. I have lost over 6lbs and my clothes are feeling more loose fitting. And I have moved down a notch in my belts, which is a great feeling. So far, I am pleased with the results. No washboard stomach yet, but I'm getting closer! Pretty soon, I'll walk into the sweatbox (gym) and Nick will call me "The Situation!" Scratch that. I don't think Nick has ever seen "The Jersey Shore", let alone owns a tv. He will simply say: "keep going!"
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
To reach me by email: jeff.bowers@denverlifemagazine.com
PUSH-UPS, SIT-UPS AND ... FROG LEAPS?
Over the weekend, fitness legend Jack LaLanne passed away at age 96. Some have called Jack the "founder of fitness", as he was one of the pioneers of physical fitness as we know it today. Why is this important to you, you ask? Well, because it is important to Nick Kapande, owner of Nick's Pro Fitness, and to celebrate Jack's life, Nick decided to honor his passing with an extensive set of sit-ups and push-ups for the Conditioning Class!
The endless series of varying types of push-ups and sit-ups seemed to last forever! And with each push of my arms, and contraction of my stomach, my muscles were getting weaker and weaker to the point of exhaustion. After the fun of push-ups and sit-ups concluded, and arms having melted, it was time for another fun and grueling exercise: frog leaps! This is an exercise where you squat down - butt low and even with your bent knees and arms stretched out in front of you. With all of the power in your legs, you BURST up and out with your legs while throwing your arms behind you to gain some momentum! Looks just like a frog jumping, only it hurts a lot more. You can REALLY feel the burn in your thighs. Nick decided we should do those for a while. A rather LONG while!
Needless to say, my morning experience trying to get ready for work was one of an awkward dance that would probably look like I had my arms tied to my sides - just above the elbows - with an invisible rope. There was nothing left in my shoulders and upper arms. And my head is located WAY above my shoulders, and a bit out of comfortable reach for my sore arms this morning. In the shower, as I tried valiantly to shampoo my hair, I found that simple maneuver rather difficult. At one point, I thought of squeezing the shampoo onto the wall of the shower and just rubbing my head against it. Same thought crossed my mind for soaping up my back.
As for combing my hair and using gel in it? Let's just say that today is a "hat day" for me at the office! It's a good look. A suit and a hat. Perhaps I will start a new fashion trend. Or, maybe not. As I near the middle of Week 3, the soreness I feel never seems to go away. It just moves around my body, from one muscle group to the next, each day offering up new challenges to completing mundane, everyday tasks. Like getting ready for work! However, the results are beginning to show. I have lost over 6lbs and my clothes are feeling more loose fitting. And I have moved down a notch in my belts, which is a great feeling. So far, I am pleased with the results. No washboard stomach yet, but I'm getting closer! Pretty soon, I'll walk into the sweatbox (gym) and Nick will call me "The Situation!" Scratch that. I don't think Nick has ever seen "The Jersey Shore", let alone owns a tv. He will simply say: "keep going!"
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
To reach me by email: jeff.bowers@denverlifemagazine.com
Sunday, January 23, 2011
DAY 12
DAY 12 (Saturday) - Nick's Pro Fitness (http://www.nicksprofitness.com/) Ph: (303) 674-6902
EATING & EXERCISE!
Today's 8:00AM class came quickly after Friday night's tough workout. It is definately a tight-turn for exercising. This morning, Nick decided it was time to weigh me again. Nick's rule is to get weighed ever 3 days to judge your individual progress. The scale was not good to me. I went UP .5 lbs. That's right: a half pound. I can try and give execuses, like eating a very late dinner after last night's workout, and then a quick fruit shake for breakfast. But the bottom line is this: an increase in weight is an increase in weight for Nick. And that has its own consequences. In my case, my punishment was (still is) 1,200 mountain climbers. Good grief! At this rate, between gaining a half pound and being late for class, I'll be the best damn mountain climber around.
Nick has his own reason for my slight weight gain: not eating enough! It never occured to me. Nick and I talked at length about what I am eating and how often I am eating during this Challenge, and he is not happy. I am only eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. No in-between meals. And that is another "no-no" at Nick's. A huge part of the "6 Week Fitness Challenge" is not only making the commitment, dedication and sacrifice to be at ever single class to get in shape, but also to eat right, and more frequently every day. Nick wants me to start eating a minimum of five (5) small meals a day of lean protein and vegetables. By eating the right things (which I was already doing!), but eating MORE FREQUENTLY throughout the day, the weight will drop at an even quicker pace as I train my body's metabolism to get in shape.
I know that everyone else at Nick's already knows this fact. You can see it by the great shape everyone at Nick's is currently in. But with my busy, daily schedule of meetings around Denver and not a lot of down time, eating at various times throughout my day is difficult at best! I just don't really feel hungry all the time. But this is where the sacrifice and dedication comes in to play. I have to make the time. I have to find the opportunities to eat the in-between meals in order to be 100% successful in making this positive change in my lifestyle. Not just for the next six weeks, but for the long-haul. I owe it to my wife, and to my two young children to be in the best shape of my life and be the best that I can be for them. By eating!! I never thought a fitness expert and TaeKwon-Do champion would be telling me to "EAT MORE!" I think I can make that happen. Why not, right?
This weekend, while I watch the awesome football games on the tv -- GO BEARS! GO STEELERS! -- I will be preparing all of my meals for the week. Mid-morning snacks, lunches, mid-afternoon snacks, and dinners. That way, they will be ready and convenient for consumption. I'm looking forward to putting this theory to test with my busy schedule and the Conditioning Classes at Nick's, and my individual goal of losing 20-25lbs in the 6 weeks.
I will keep you posted!
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
EATING & EXERCISE!
Today's 8:00AM class came quickly after Friday night's tough workout. It is definately a tight-turn for exercising. This morning, Nick decided it was time to weigh me again. Nick's rule is to get weighed ever 3 days to judge your individual progress. The scale was not good to me. I went UP .5 lbs. That's right: a half pound. I can try and give execuses, like eating a very late dinner after last night's workout, and then a quick fruit shake for breakfast. But the bottom line is this: an increase in weight is an increase in weight for Nick. And that has its own consequences. In my case, my punishment was (still is) 1,200 mountain climbers. Good grief! At this rate, between gaining a half pound and being late for class, I'll be the best damn mountain climber around.
Nick has his own reason for my slight weight gain: not eating enough! It never occured to me. Nick and I talked at length about what I am eating and how often I am eating during this Challenge, and he is not happy. I am only eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. No in-between meals. And that is another "no-no" at Nick's. A huge part of the "6 Week Fitness Challenge" is not only making the commitment, dedication and sacrifice to be at ever single class to get in shape, but also to eat right, and more frequently every day. Nick wants me to start eating a minimum of five (5) small meals a day of lean protein and vegetables. By eating the right things (which I was already doing!), but eating MORE FREQUENTLY throughout the day, the weight will drop at an even quicker pace as I train my body's metabolism to get in shape.
I know that everyone else at Nick's already knows this fact. You can see it by the great shape everyone at Nick's is currently in. But with my busy, daily schedule of meetings around Denver and not a lot of down time, eating at various times throughout my day is difficult at best! I just don't really feel hungry all the time. But this is where the sacrifice and dedication comes in to play. I have to make the time. I have to find the opportunities to eat the in-between meals in order to be 100% successful in making this positive change in my lifestyle. Not just for the next six weeks, but for the long-haul. I owe it to my wife, and to my two young children to be in the best shape of my life and be the best that I can be for them. By eating!! I never thought a fitness expert and TaeKwon-Do champion would be telling me to "EAT MORE!" I think I can make that happen. Why not, right?
This weekend, while I watch the awesome football games on the tv -- GO BEARS! GO STEELERS! -- I will be preparing all of my meals for the week. Mid-morning snacks, lunches, mid-afternoon snacks, and dinners. That way, they will be ready and convenient for consumption. I'm looking forward to putting this theory to test with my busy schedule and the Conditioning Classes at Nick's, and my individual goal of losing 20-25lbs in the 6 weeks.
I will keep you posted!
Thank you for reading.
Jeffrey Bowers
Director of Sales
Denver Life Magazine
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