By Amy Pelz At the beginning of this month, I decided to run the Lemont Freedom Run 5k. In the past I signed up for other 5k’s, but never ran them. This time, I had my co-worker with me for mutual support. It was perfect because it was convenient and I had never done one before, so I figured, why …
My Best Vacation Ever!
I just got back from my annual family vacation and I’m feeling more rested and rejuvenated than ever. It’s what I physically work towards every year. It’s kind of ironic that I work so hard all year just so I can take it easy for a one week out of the summer. It was thrilling to be able to lay …
My Drive For Motivation!
Have you ever wanted something so bad that you will stop at nothing to get it? Every ounce of time and energy are put forth to achieving your goal. You visualize it so much that you can touch it, plan what you have to do to achieve it, and take the first steps to work toward it. Mental roadblocks don’t …
Let Your Music Fuel You, Not Distract You!
Music can be powerful and motivating for your workout but it can also be distracting. Make sure the music you choose gives you the power and energy to push through that extra rep or fight for that extra mile when you have nothing left in the tank. Don’t let the latest Adele album (although good) take your focus away from …
My Experience With ForwardFit
“There was a time when I bought into the idea that to be healthy, I’d have to give up a lot of things I enjoyed, and I’d have to start doing things I dreaded. I was sure it would feel like a forced march-a sad path of self-denial I’d have to plod along on for the rest of my life.”-Pilar …
Reinvent Yourself this Year!
It’s a new year and it’s time to mix things up. It is important that you change your mindset, nutrition and workouts to see optimum results in 2012. Let’s break down each to see how you can reinvent yourself. Mindset – It starts here. You must think positively on the change you are about to make. Set your goals and …
MAINTAIN THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
With the holidays rapidly approaching make sure you set a goal to maintain. You don’t want to undo all the hard work you have achieved over the past year in one month. It is not as hard as you think; you can still enjoy your favorite holiday treats such as pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, casseroles, etc. Follow these steps to …
Reasons to Stay Motivated
As summer is fading and cold weather approaches, it is time to move our workouts back inside. It is very easy to get in to the fall/winter blues, but snap out of it! Enjoy those chilly nights on the couch, but also stay motivated to maintain what you worked your butt off for (literally) so you don’t fall off the …
Spotlight on Amy Pelz
How long have you been training with Bill Waltzek and ForwardFit? I believe close to 2 years Have you always worked out? I’ve been active since I was in grade school. I started out with track, volleyball and softball. High school was track and cross country. I did track part of college. So, I’ve always been really active. What is …
2/1/11 Find Your Inner Strength
How do you push past the feeling of defeat? We all hit walls in our training and need to dig deep to find our inner strength. This power is mentally and emotionally driven. It’s what makes us champions and winners that will take us to the next level. Being able to push past this roadblock will make you mentally and …