We are all unique individuals with our own history, motivation, anxieties and support systems.  We all have demands that utilize our time such as our family, work, leisure and other competing interests.  Building healthy consistent habits can be difficult. My job is to evaluate various influences, help you uncover specific motivations to overcome barriers and keep you on track.  We will discuss the current barriers such as illness, injuries, lack of time, unrealistic goals, lack of social support system, and social physique anxiety, and I will work with you to find a way over, around and through these barriers with realistic solutions.  We will set appropriate outcome and process goals for a safe and comfortable exercise environment in an atmosphere that is comfortable for you. If you currently have a sedentary lifestyle, and we learn habits to transition to a more active lifestyle with extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.  I provide informational support, providing current information about exercise and wellness. We will revisit goals and obstacles regularly. 

Physical & Mental Benefits of Exercise

Many illnesses and diseases are preventable and even some are reversable through taking care of your body and getting the proper nutrition and movement needed.  Exercise strengthens your heart and improves circulation.  The increases blood flow raises the oxygen levels in your body which help lower your risk of heart diseases such as high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and heart attack. Regular exercise can lower your blood pressure and triglyceride levels. 

No matter what your current weight is, being active boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and decreases unhealthy triglycerides.  Regular exercise helps prevent and manage many health problems and concerns, including:

  • Stroke

  • Metabolic syndrome

  • High blood pressure

  • Type 2 diabetes

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Many types of cancer

  • Arthritis

  • Falls

Exercise can improve your mental health by changing the levels of chemicals in your brain such as serotonin, stress hormone, and endorphins.  Exercise has been proven to decrease depression and anxiety.  Exercise improves your mood, boosts energy levels, promotes better sleep and can be fun!

GOALS AND OUTCOMES

In order for long term adherence, we will discover why change is important to you, and meet you exactly where you are right now to map out a long-term successful plan.  We will implement behavioral change techniques in a training environment that is conducive for you. We will discuss what has and hasn’t worked for you in the past, and what your outcome goals are now.  Together we will develop SMART goals.  (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely.) We will continually monitor the measurability of our process goals which will be well defined and trackable and building confidence, enhance motivation and celebrate small victories.  Consistency is key. I will assess areas that I can continually provide strategies that will keep you on track.