RHWellsFitness

Are you thinking about making a decision to start your fitness journey in the beginning the new year?  Most people choose to start on January 1st. Some people start a couple of weeks before to get over the newness and accustomed to new routines before the crowds get there. If life, as usual, has gotten in your way to starting your fitness journey before, don't fret. Like everything in life, there is no such thing as perfection.  Consistency is the key.  Over time, it will look like perfection.  Just ask Patrick Mahomes.  As we are now mid-December, statistics show that a lot of people sign up for gym memberships to get healthier and fitter.  By the end of January, half have stopped going to the gym.  By March/April, most will stop going to the gym or exercising. Here are my tips to starting a fitness journey that is successful for the long term. The Beginning 1.  Start with a checkup with your doctor.  Especially if you have never w...

As we approach the end of 2025, and the beginning of 2026, a lot of people are contemplating improving their health but don't know where to start. Most people are too general when they meet with a personal trainer.  Too general means too vague.  You need to be more specific to know if you reached your goal. Fitness goals are different for everyone.  Some people may have similar end goals, but their journeys may be different.  A good example of this is the Olympics.  All the competitors had the same end goal...winning the coveted gold medal.  How they get to the winter Olympics is similar in that they had to win in competition.  Their individual training methods were different and geared to the individual's needs and abilities. Fitness goals also change with time as we age.  When I was a teenager, I trained for sport primarily.  How I looked and felt came in a close second once I saw the body changes.  A third reason then became attractio...