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  • WE HAVEN'T GIVEN UP ON YOU

    ...And We Won't Give Up On You

  • NO TIME:

    Physically inactive people have just as much free time as exercisers, so you can chuck this excuse. Here's how to get past a busy schedule:

    • Schedule your exercise time.
    • If you can't find a full 30 minutes during your day, break it up into 10 or 15 minute segments. Split workouts are just as effective as continuous workouts.
    • Use every trick in the book to squeeze in exercise. Get up a few minutes early and take a brisk   walk, use 15 minutes of your lunch hour to walk the stairs and walk the dog or lift weights after work.
    • Keep a calendar of your workouts to you can track your progress and stay motivated.
    • Remember that exercise generates energy. The more energy you have, the more you'll get done each day.

      Enjoy a 1-WEEK FREE Trial of the ALL "TEAM TRAINING"

      Contact Fitness Director for Appt.: robertmccoy@goldsgymalexandria.com

  • NOT MOTIVATED:

    If you're tired or stressed, it's hard to keep going with your workouts.

    However, waiting to feel motivated to exercise can actually backfire. Motivation is something you have to work at every day:

    • Learn about why you aren't motivated to exercise ways you can increase your motivation.
    • Remember your goals - Set reasonable weight loss goals and remind yourself of them every day.
    • Reward yourself - Each time you reach a goal, whether it's completing your workouts for the week, losing weight or having more energy, reward yourself with something you truly enjoy. A massage, a new exercise playlist, new running shoes or a quiet night reading your favorite book.
    • Learn how others stay motivated.
    • Make it a lifestyle change - Focusing on treating your body well with exercise and nutritious foods may keep you motivated, even if the weight loss is slow

      SCHEDULE an appointment with PT Dept.  We would like to offer our assistance complimentary!
      And Enjoy a 1-WEEK FREE Trial of the ALL "TEAM TRAINING" 

      Contact Fitness Director for Appt.: robertmccoy@goldsgymalexandria.com

  • COMMITTING TO GOALS:

    When you look at exercise in the long term (i.e., that you have to exercise on a daily basis forever), it can be overwhelming. However, you don't have to change your life overnight. Some tips for staying committed to your workouts:

    • Start with small goals - It's easier to stick with exercise when your goal is to walk an extra 10 minutes each day or get up early for a short yoga workout.
    • Plan ahead - Plan your workouts and prepare for them ahead of time so you're not tempted to skip them.
    • Make exercise a priority - Is exercise really important to you or do you just want it to be? Figuring out what you really want can help you set your priorities.

      SCHEDULE an appointment with PT Dept.  We would like to offer our assistance complimentary!
      And Enjoy a 1-WEEK FREE Trial of the ALL "TEAM TRAINING" 

      Contact Fitness Director for Appt.: robertmccoy@goldsgymalexandria.com

  • NUTRITION SUPPORT:

    As a part of your Complimentary Sessions with a Personal Trainer, we would be glad to go over Nutrition with you.  This includes:

    • Free Registriation online - You will have access to Dotfit.com for free! There you can even find meal plans prescribed by actual Nutritionists, and endless information with regard to health and fitness. You can easily look up Nutrition Facts on your favorite foods.
    • Medical & Physical History- Based on a short interview, we will be able to create a personalized fitness profile for you so that you can determine your fitness & nutritional needs

    • Supplements & Fitness Plans - Dotfit also provides a whole host of supplements that can enhance and speed up your results, including energy, protein and weightloss products. Our trainers can also build a personalized workout program for you based on your profile.

    Contact Fitness Director for Appt.: robertmccoy@goldsgymalexandria.com

  • NO RESULTS:

    Not losing weight fast enough? Unfortunately, that's true for everyone. You don't put weight on overnight and it won't come off that quickly either. Once you start exercising, give your body time to react. It could take up to 12 weeks before you start seeing major changes, so make sure you've set realistic fitness goals and focus on the many benefits of exercise. It also helps to understand how weight loss really works and meeting with one of our trainers can help:

    SCHEDULE an appointment with PT Dept.  We would like to offer our assistance complimentary!
    And Enjoy a 1-WEEK FREE Trial of the ALL "TEAM TRAINING" 

    Contact Fitness Director for Appt.: robertmccoy@goldsgymalexandria.com

  • DON'T KNOW HOW:

    This is a popular excuse, but it won't fly what with the wealth of information at your fingertips. Schedule a complimentary session with one of our personal trainers.

    Contact Fitness Director to make appointment 703-360-1400 or
    email: robertmccoy@goldsgymalexandria.com

  • DON'T LIKE EXERCISING:

    Enjoying exercise may seem impossible, but it can be done.

    Almost any exercise may feel hard at first but, with some practice and consistency, your body gets stronger and you may even start to like it. Choose something that fits your personality and lifestyle.

    Schedule an appointment with us to discuss some of the following options:

    1.  Fast Track
    2.  Small Group Training
    3.  Team Training
    4.  Personal Training
    5.  Group Fitness Class

    Contact Fitness Director for Appt.: robertmccoy@goldsgymalexandria.com

  • INJURY OR PAIN:

    We definately don't want you to injure yourself trying to train with a medical or physical condition that may affect movements.  However, if you're struggling with this, our trainers certainly can assess you and take you through a Fitness Movement Screen ("FMS"). FMS will help us to determine if you move correctly or are their some limitations that need to be addressed.  In most cases we can help you to recover here in the gym.  In other cases we have had customers bring information from their doctor or therapist of the type of movements that they can do or should not.  In any event we certainly would work closely with your physician to see to it that you get safely back on track.  

    SCHEDULE an appointment with PT Dept.  We would like to offer our assistance complimentary!
    And Enjoy a 1-WEEK FREE Trial of the ALL "TEAM TRAINING" 

    Contact Fitness Director for Appt.: robertmccoy@goldsgymalexandria.com

     

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