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The Gold Standard

By Jeremy Jones

Every 4 years we get blessed with the Summer Olympics and the miraculous stories of so many great athletes across the world. Their drive, desire, and determination gets put on center stage as the previous 4 years of training is tested against other individuals who excel in the same events and activities. Blood, sweat, and tears are shed as each athlete puts forth maximal effort to "medal" during each competition. Out of the thousands of athletes that participate, only a few end up standing on the podium receiving a bronze, silver, or best of all, gold medal. These Olympic athletes are only separated by hundredths of seconds from a lot of other professional athletes, but what really sets them apart is their mental attitude and aptitudes. They believe they are the best at what they do and they go out and prepare for it every day. They hold themselves to higher standards. They hold themselves to the Gold Standard.

Each and every one of us can learn from these Olympic athletes. No matter what our profession is, or what our responsibilities are, or what daily activities we partake in, we should all hold ourselves to this same Gold Standard. Many different factors play into reaching your highest personal level. Three of them that you can begin focusing on today are discipline, integrity, and teamwork.

Discipline. Often times this word can get misconstrued and taken negatively. I encourage you to look at it from an inner or self discipline point of view. The boundaries or guidelines you set for yourself are huge contributors to your success. If you are practicing a specific sport or have a project due at work or school, you need to discipline yourself to set aside the required time to practice or research. Sometimes this means missing out on the "fun stuff" that everyone else is doing at that time. Just remember, it's up to you to establish those guidelines and dedicate your time toward your desired goal. Even if that means getting up and working out or working on your project at 5 in the morning! Set yourself apart by doing what others don't normally do.

Integrity. No matter where you are, or who is or isn't around you, you should conduct yourself with integrity. Be transparent and act ethically and morally in any situation. Don't practice hard one day because you are around your teammates and then practice sloppily the next day because you are by yourself. Be honest with yourself and everyone around you every single day, every single situation. Building a positive character is so much easier when it is done consistently. Adhere to your principles if you are at work, at home, at school, or on the playing field. Again, set yourself apart by doing what others don't normally do.

Teamwork. The sooner you reach out to help others and allow others to help you, the quicker you will realize and achieve new levels of success. There aren't too many things in life that were meant to perform by yourself. Even a sport like golf requires working with a swing coach, a conditioning coach, and often times a sport psychologist. When you work with others you are able to develop skills and get jobs done in a much more efficient manner. Learning to work with a team, or being part of a team, is one of the single best reasons to get children involved in sports. Even if they don't end up being a star athlete, the lessons learned along the way will help them in many other aspects of their life. If you have health and fitness goals you are striving to reach, join a training studio, hire a Fitness Coach, and surround yourself with a healthy community. You will be amazed at your own progress by simply working with others who have similar goals.

As you continue to develop these 3 traits, all other aspects of your life will improve as well. Your confidence will soar and your capabilities will increase. You might not be training for the Olympics, but I do encourage you to follow all of these athletes' amazing stories and triumphs. Their discipline, integrity, and teamwork capabilities are being put on stage for the entire world to see. We can all learn from them and their drive and determination to be the best at what they do. Their thousands of hours of preparation are put toward one common goal...receiving a medal and achieving their Gold Standard. I encourage you to do the same.

August 1st: KICK OFF of our 45 DAY FAT BLAST PROGRAM! Join Coach Jacquie as she guides you through an all inclusive weight loss program. The next session will begin October 3rd, 2012. For more details and pricing check out our link.  45 DAY FAT BLAST PROGRAM

August 4th: ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA at Noon! Whether you were meeting with your trainer or working hard in GroupFit, take some time to come soothe your mind, body & soul after a long week. Join Yogi Jessica every 1st Saturday of the month for this 90-minute flow class. Don't forget to bring a friend- all members and non-members welcome.

August 11th: Stop suffering from back pain and start living. Join Heather Bily, PT DPT NASM-CES, from Dynamic Rehab as she discusses the benefits of physical therapy. The 10th person to attend will recieve a FREE SMOOTHIE.

August 29th: Jason from Adjusted 4 Life discusses getting healthy from the inside out.

In case you missed it...

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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!  

Have you tried the Hollywood Cobb Salad from Liberty Market?  It definitely made the approved meals list.  Be sure to add chicken for some quality protein and enjoy for a lunch or dinner!   

Ask  any one from the FunkFit Team for a copy of Approved Meals (local restaurants) from your FunkFit Coaches so you can continue to make better choices when eating out. 

Danielle Langdon

GroupFit Member since November 2011

Danielle feels stronger and healthier and is also training for her 2nd marathon!

Chris Keck and Pablo Reynoso

Funktional Fitness Clients Since April 2011

Click on Chris and Pablo's picture and check out of their most recent workouts!

What specific results or goals have you obtained while training in your Tandem group with 1 other individual?  How have the Fitness Coaches contributed to your accomplishments?

Chris:     The thing I like most about funkfit is the trainers.  They are ALWAYS in a great mood.  I know that when I came in to workout (even if I'm dragging) I'm going to get a positive upbeat experience and the trainer is going to do their best to make my workout worthwhile.  I always feel better when I walk out the door than when I walked in.

Pablo:       I have worked with Melissa inGroupfit. She has done well working with me. She knows the areas I need improvement. Over the course of my sessions I am stronger and my form has improved.   

Jacquie Smith 

Team Member Since April 2011

Do you need to set fire to your workout program and accelerate your weight loss? If so, the 45 Day Fat Blast Program is your best option.  Coach Jacquie will lead you along the same journey she experienced several years ago as she began to shed over 100 unwanted pounds of bodyfat. This all-inclusive 45 day program includes:

• Grocery lists to simplify your shopping experience
• Precise meal plans that are great tasting and easy to follow
• For Local Participants: 90 minute fat shredding workouts to stimulate your metabolism, reduce your waist line, and increase your energy at Funktional Fitness
• Weekly workouts via YouTube that you can do right at home
• A private Facebook forum page to share ideas with others in the program (be sure to friend Funktional Fitness)
• Interactive feedback with Coach Jacquie who will share the secrets to her success (Read more about her story here .)

The current 45 Day Fat Blast Program is underway but you can register now for the next program that begins on October 3, 2012.  Space limited to first 12 local participants.  Register here today!

By Marshall Goldsmith  

America's most sought-after executive coach shows how to climb the last few rungs of the ladder.

The corporate world is filled with executives, men and women who have worked hard for years to reach the upper levels of management. They're intelligent, skilled, and even charismatic. But only a handful of them will ever reach the pinnacle -- and as executive coach Marshall Goldsmith shows in this book, subtle nuances make all the difference. These are small "transactional flaws" performed by one person against another (as simple as not saying thank you enough), which lead to negative perceptions that can hold any executive back. Using Goldsmith's straightforward, jargon-free advice, it's amazingly easy behavior to change.