Fit for Life: Feel Invincible
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Saturday, August 16, 2014
Matt Espeut, GoLocalWorcester Health + Lifestyle Contributor
The good part of my profession is that what I do promotes positivity, health and a sense of mental wellness. I take people to their physical limits by constantly reassuring them that what they are doing is going to pay big dividends in the long run. When you work with me, you get more than a beat down and long bouts of muscle aches. You see, my intentions are not to make you vomit and pass out (that's easy) but to actually make you feel better about yourself when you walk out the door. I am not here to make you feel inferior, but to take your self-esteem to new levels by having you do things you thought weren't possible.
One Mouthful at a Time
I know that working out by itself isn't going to take you to new levels of fitness unless you clean up your nutrition plan. I always start by recommending you take small steps and progress until you can reach optimal results. Progressions are the key to success because most people are reluctant to make even small changes, let alone huge lifestyle overhauls all at once. One example of a dietary change would be to cut out high glycemic foods, such as processed carbohydrates, or inflammatory foods such as pasteurized dairy. Once you change a few habits, and start to see and feel the results; it gets easier from there on.
Get Out of the Gym
An easy way to start a fitness program is to find something you like doing that will expend energy - something that will be more fun than just lifting weights, and not boring like walking on a treadmill. Some examples would be to run on the beach, hike in the woods, swim, play tennis, etc. Once you get into a regular practice of moving, you can start hitting the gym for bigger results with more intensity. Better yet, find something you like but take it to the next level and bring out your inner beast. This is the type of activity will not only get you stronger and leaner, because you need to train for it, but it will have you pounding on your chest when you complete the activity. Some examples are: a mud run, 5k or some obstacle course race, volley ball tournament, or play in a tennis or racquetball league. Hey – you can join my fit body boot camp, which will give you that feeling of being part of a team, have fun and exciting workouts, and net you results, guaranteed.
Mind and Body
My special interest that brings out the beast in me is mountain biking. When you are going downhill at ridiculous rates of speed, knowing that one wrong move means disaster, you feel it. When you climb a steep hill, and your legs and lungs are feeling like they are going to explode, you feel it. This feeling makes you want to push harder, get stronger, and never quit wanting to do it more, because your adrenaline is pumping so hard that your endorphins make you feel invincible. You will get this feeling from competitive activities as well. Whatever it takes to get you moving, you need to jump at opportunity. Hire a trainer, hike, walk on the beach, compete in an event. Do whatever it takes to create a new and improved you; be fitter, happier and more productive in everyday life.
Matt Espeut has worked as a personal trainer for almost 20 years with clients ranging in age from 14 to 86. His focus is on overall health, strength, and functional conditioning. Holistic health and nutrition is the cornerstone of all his programs. Matt works in private and small group training available at your home or office location or at gym facilities. Matt offers his services to everyone wanting to be more fit and healthy, overweight young people, youth/collegiate athletes, and seniors. Matt has worked and trained at several facilities in the Providence area. In September, Matt will open PROVIDENCE FIT BODY BOOT CAMP, at 1284 North Main St., Providence. Email Matt: [email protected]; check out his website at http://www.fitnessprofiles.net or on Facebook at Matt Espeut or on Twitter @MattEspeut. Call 401-453-3200 for pre-opening information.
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