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"Leadership is not just about what you do but what you can inspire, encourage and empower others to do."
Jon Gordon
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Greetings!
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Welcome to your January edition of the FunkFit Republic. Congratulations on finishing 2011 strong! We look forward to helping you achieve your goals in the New Year.
Be sure to check out some of the brand new features including a GroupFit member spotlight and an upcoming outdoor exercise club.
Thank you for being a valued member and follower. We are extremely grateful for you and are always open to any feedback you may have. If you did not get a chance, please respond to our end of the year survey by clicking here-- We Value Your Input.
Enjoy this month's issue and make 2012 a Great Year! Always strive to be 1% better,
The Funktional Team
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50 Pound Challenge
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Are You Next?
Lose 50 pounds while training at FunkFit and your next month's worth of training is FREE!
(GroupFit Plus membership)
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| Supplement of the Month | |
Peaches and Cream Herbal Cleanse
It's a New Year and perfect time to cleanse your body of all of those holiday sweets and treats. Incorporate this 10 day cleanse into your nutritional regime and see phenomenal results when it comes to losing weight, feeling better, and having more energy. Talk to your FunkFit Coach today and get your year off to a clean and healthy start!What Can Herbal Cleanse Do For You? - Helps rid the body of toxins and waste
- Provides 10 grams of fiber per day
- Helps remove impurities from the body
- Supports healthy weight loss
- Supports improved digestion and thorough internal cleansing
Be sure to ask how the Peaches and Cream flavored Herbal Cleanse works with the all new JumpStart Plan!
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Stay in the know with FunkFit!
Receive all of the latest information and updates regarding your favorite training studio and of course be on the look out for schedule additions to the GroupFit program.
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| What's going on at FunkFit | |
 January 2nd--Noon time GroupFit Session Begins. Prefer to work out in the middle of the day? Now you can! Check out GroupFit at 12pm Monday thru Friday.
January 7th--"Proper Pelvic Floor Function" Seminar at 11am. Come join one of FunkFit's newest coaches Peter Hirsh during this FREE 30 minute seminar as he shares with you how to move more efficiently and decrease lower back pain.
January 10th--Fundamental Focus session at 6pm. Want more instruction on any of the GroupFit fundamental exercises? Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm will be the session just for you! We strongly encourage you to attend these 2 weekly sessions until you feel comfortable and efficient with all of the fundamental exercises. Great for beginners to functional training!
January 11th-14th--Lose 2 Win Challenge weigh ins. It's that time of year again! Be sure to sign up for the month long weight loss challenge that could put up to $1250 in your pocket! Get more details by emailing funktionalteam@funkfitness.com and remember there's no obligation to be a FunkFit member to join so round up all of your co-workers and neighbors!!
January 14th--Tough Mudder Run. Best of luck to all of the FunkFit members participating. Way to represent!
January 14th--"Whole Food Nutrition" Seminar at 11am. FunkFit Coach Peter Hirsh shares some important tips about improving your nutritional habits and shedding more unwanted body fat by taking a whole foods approach. Bring your friends and family to this FREE 30 minute seminar.
January 15th--PF Changs Marathon. We are proud of all of the FunkFit members participating in this event. Way to train hard and remember to Finish Strong!
January 21st--Free Running Seminar at 11am. FunkFit Coach Jared Klein will teach you how to improve your stride and make your runs more efficient while decreasing injuries. Bring your running partners to this FREE seminar and be ready to apply some great pointers on your next run or jog.
January 28th--"Intro to Foam Rolling" Seminar at 11am. FunkFit Coach Peter Hirsh will lead this 30 minute seminar which will introduce the foam roller to your muscles. Learn how rolling out before and after your workout can reduce the chance of injury plus increase your capabilities during your active lifestyle.
In case you missed it...
CONGRATULATIONS to Julia Chisholm, Eric Dinehart, and Steven Steelson for winning the Lose 5 Get 5 Holiday Challenge. These members lost 5 or more pounds over the course of the holidays and will be rewarded with 5 free semi-private training sessions. Great work and way to Finish 2011 Strong!!
THANK YOU for your outstanding generosity in December. We collected an enormous amount of gifts for the Sunshine Acres Children's Home.
CHECK OUT the all new Polar GX system. It is up and running in the GroupFit program and is very cool and a tremendous teaching tool to improve the efficiency of your workouts. We recently installed a monitor for all private training clients to see their heart rates on the screen as well! Get your Team Strap today!
4 Semi-Private training sessions for $49! Share the cost of a personal trainer and work in a small group to achieve your individual fitness goals.
New memberships and commitment plans for training. We've created a few new programs to better suit your needs. If you are a GroupFit member looking for some additional private training, check out our Membership Plus option. Everyone doing private, tandem, or semi-private training be sure to check out our all new Commitment Plans. Commit to your goals for 3 months and we will commit to you a very cost-effective investment for your training needs.
GroupFit Client Appreciation program--Every 3 months you consecutively attend GroupFit earn a 5% savings from your monthly program fee. You can earn up to 40% off and get in the best shape of your life at the same time! Be sure to ask us or email us for more information.
Looking for some healthy pre or post workout meals? Check out these places owned by your fellow FunkFit members..
After your next workout, be sure to ask for the tasty FunkFit Berry Smoothie at Bergies Coffee Roast House!
Be sure to check out Seafood Market on Val Vista and Baseline for a great, healthy entree. Each day a FunkFit lunch plate will be featured, consisting of fish, vegetables, and a salad and will be priced between $6.99-$9.99. Very tasty and healthy!! All FunkFit members will receive a 10% discount on their retail orders!
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| Client Spotlight |
Jerry Witt FunkFit Client since April 2011  | |
Jerry lost over 10 pounds and continues to get 1% better everyday.
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How did you find Funktional Fitness? We were walking around downtown and picked up one of the cards hanging next to the doors. That made me aware of it. The Groupon is what made me try it. How has Funktional Fitness changed your life? It's helped me get off of the couch and get in better shape. Being in better shape improves my everyday life. I move better, feel better, my clothes fit better and I feel better about myself. What is your favorite Funktional exercise?
I hold them all in the same high regard.
Tell us something you take away from your time at Funktional Fitness and apply to your everyday life?
I take away a very sweaty towel. I've found that sweaty towels have limited application in my everyday life. But seriously, the "strive to be 1% better every day" saying grows on you after awhile and has wide applicability in everything that one does. It's an empowering thought.
If someone out there is thinking about joining Funktional Fitness what would you say?
Just do it! Being in better shape is a choice. Make the choice now, you won't regret it. Funktional Fitness is the most user friendly "gym" with the most positive and approachable staff that I've ever encountered. No matter what your physical condition, they will work with you to improve it and the process will be enjoyable.
Tell the Funk-Nation a goal you are striving to attain?
I'm attaining my goals now and want to continue getting in better shape and losing weight.
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| GroupFit Spotlight |
Pablo Reynoso GroupFit Client since January 2011  | | Pablo, a great athlete, has lost over 25lbs! |
How did you find Funktional Fitness? Previous Training with Luis Galindo How has Funktional Fitness changed your life? Changed outlook on eating habits and exercise routine. Which has improved my motivation to take on new and challenging goals. What specific results or goals have you attained? Weight loss and increased energy, able to compete in fitness challenges and run long distances. When was your last session and how did it go? Friday - Strong kettle bell workout with Luis Enrique. Body felt really good Tell us something you take away from your time at Funktional Fitness and apply to your everyday life? Eating habits, stretching and rolling. If someone out there is thinking about joining Funktional Fitness what would you say? Well knowledged trainers to give precise training and individual goals. Positive atmosphere for encouragement. Tell the Funk-Nation a goal you are striving to attain? Continue the existing program & FunkFit for a healthy life.
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Looking for some healthy, great tasting, pre-portioned meals to help you stay within your caloric parameters? Funktional Fitness has teamed up with Midwestern Meats to help YOU reach your fitness goals. The meals are delivered right to your door, making nutritious choices much easier to make at a very affordable price. Click on their logo to order your meals for the week! | 
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| Team Member Spotlight |
Paige Fleischmann Funktional Team Member since December 2011
"It's not easy living a healthy lifestyle; I know this firsthand. It is a lifelong commitment. I grew up playing sports and being active. It wasn't until my own health began to deteriorate after college that I realized I needed to get serious about getting and keeping in shape. By gradually adding fitness and nutrition back into my life, I began to feel better mentally and physically. Shortly after this I realized my passion and zest for life, and that is to share what I have lived and learned, to help others become successful in their own journey to health and wellness.
You name it; I do it! Running, biking, hiking, swimming, climbing, volleyball, soccer, and even RUGBY! I never want to lose interest or get bored so I love switching it up. Choosing what you LIKE to do, and HOW you do it is important; I can assist you in that critical part of getting fit, which will help you stay with it. I will focus on teaching you to execute proper form and doing what makes you feel good.
I am excited to share my experience, skills and knowledge to help make a difference in your life, the same difference I experienced and continue to experience, by making good choices and sticking to them. If you choose good health over chance, you have already begun your journey to the new you!"
Cheers to VITALITY in 2012!
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Exercise Challenge for the Month
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"New Era" Circuit
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| Funktional Reading | |
The No Complaining Rule
By Jon Gordon
Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and impacts the morale, productivity and health of individuals and teams. "In The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work, Jon Gordon, a bestselling author, consultant and speaker, shares an enlightening story that demonstrates how you can conquer negativity and inspire others to adopt a positive attitude." Based on one company's successful No Complaining Rule, the powerful principles and actionable plan are practical and easy-to-follow, making this book an ideal read for managers, team leaders and anyone interested in generating positive energy.
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| Eating Clean | |
Curried Shrimps and Spinach Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs shrimps, peeled and deveined;
- 2 tbsp ghee, butter or coconut oil;
- 1 onion, chopped;
- 2 tsp curry powder;
- 2 tsp tomato paste;
- 1/2 cup homemade chicken stock;
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk;
- 2 tightly packed cups shredded spinach;
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
Preparation:- Heat a large skillet over a medium-low heat and cook the onion in the ghee, butter or coconut oil until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, stir in the curry powder and continue cooking for a minute.
- Place mixture in a blender or a food processor, add the tomato paste as well as the chicken stock and coconut milk. Process or blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture back in the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Add the shrimps and spinach and cook, covered, for about 5 minutes, until the shrimps are just cooked.
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"The No Complaining Rule"
By Jeremy Jones
I was recently returning from my Christmas vacation when I arrived at the DFW airport and found out my flight was delayed by an hour and a half. My initial reaction was disappointment and that I should complain to the airline company because the delay was going to cut into my plans upon returning back to Phoenix. However, I quickly shifted mindsets and realized that instead of complaining, I should appreciate the extended time I now had to spend with my Mom and Great Aunt. Little did I know that the airline delay was a great intro to the book I read on my flight home.
As I began to read Jon Gordon's book, "The No Complaining Rule," I quickly realized how this book and mindset directly applied to the situation I had just encountered. I was so intrigued with the book that I not only finished reading it, but I also took several notes and knew there were several things that I would apply to my life immediately. The two points that influenced me the most were creating a "No Complaining Zone" and focusing on the solution, not the problem.
I challenge you to take 5 minutes of your day just to listen to yourself and to others as you engage in conversation. How much of your lingo is negative? How many things that you say or share end up being some form of complaining or down-talking yourself, others, or your environment? Unfortunately, most of the time we don't even realize ourselves speaking negatively or complaining because it has become so ordinary. Here is where the "No Complaining Zone" comes in to play. Pick one area or environment you attend on a daily basis such as your kitchen, your office, your automobile, or even your gym or training studio (Funktional Fitness ;) and mentally mark it as the place where you will not speak, complain, or act negatively toward yourself or others. Challenge others as they enter your zone to adhere to the same principles. It might be hard initially but stay aware and try your best to look at the bright side of things, speak positively, and encourage and inspire others when you are in your zone. As this becomes easier to do begin expanding your "No Complaining Zone" to other areas you frequent. Introduce it to your friends and family members and discover the differences in your daily encounters with others as well as your new-found positive outlook on all areas of your life.
By creating your "No Complaining Zone" you have focused on a solution rather than a problem. Instead of being caught up in talking negatively about others at your place of employment you have now created an area in which you can encourage and motivate others by talking about things they do successfully. One of the easiest ways to think of a solution is to think about how you want to feel at that exact moment and create the situation that will encourage you to feel that way. When your energy goes toward creating a solution, you can continue to move forward and accomplish your most desired goals and aspirations. If your focus remains on the problem, you remain stagnant and often stuck in the same place.
I could have argued with the airlines about the delay and questioned the location of the airplane and what was going on, but ultimately I would have still been there waiting and arguing with high blood pressure for an hour and a half. However, I chose to focus on the solution and was able to enjoy a nice drive and conversation with my family before returning home with a positive outlook on the New Year. I challenge you to do the same.
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