10 Best Jim Rohn Quotes: Personal Training Vancouver
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10 Unforgettable Quotes by Jim Rohn
The late personal development legend’s words still ring true with his millions of fans.
Jesus Jimenez
September 16, 2014
Editor’s note: In celebration of what would have been Jim Rohn’s 86th birthday on Sept. 17, we’ve pulled this collection of quotes from the SUCCESS.com archive.
Bonus: The essential list of Jim Rohn books
When personal development legend Jim Rohn passed away in 2009, he left an incredible gift: his encouraging, uplifting messages and inspiring, thought-provoking quotes, beloved by millions and shared throughout the world to this day.
SUCCESS celebrates and remembers the life of Jim Rohn with 10 of his most beloved quotes:
1. “Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish for more wisdom.”
2. “The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.”
3. “We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.”
4. “Days are expensive. When you spend a day you have one less day to spend. So make sure you spend each one wisely.”
5. “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”
6. “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.”
7. “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
8. “Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.”
9. “Don’t join an easy crowd; you won’t grow. Go where the expectations and the demands to perform are high.”
10. “Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.”
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4 Tips for Powerful Goal setting : Personal Training Vancouver
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Rohn: 4 Tips for Setting Powerful Goals
We all have two choices: We can make a living or we can design a life.2 Here’s how to do the latter.
Jim Rohn
June 28, 2015
The most important benefit of setting goals isn’t achieving your goal; it’s what you do and the person you become in order to achieve your goal that’s the real benefit.
Goal setting is powerful because it provides focus. It shapes our dreams. It gives us the ability to hone in on the exact actions we need to perform to achieve everything we desire in life. Goals are great because they cause us to stretch and grow in ways that we never have before. In order to reach our goals, we must become better.
Life is designed in such a way that we look long-term and live short-term. We dream for the future and live in the present. Unfortunately, the present can produce many difficult obstacles. But setting goals provides long-term vision in our lives. We all need powerful, long-range goals to help us get past those short-term obstacles. Fortunately, the more powerful our goals are, the more we’ll be able to act on and guarantee that they will actually come to pass.
What are the key aspects to learn and remember when studying and writing our goals? Here’s a closer look at goal setting and how you can make it forceful and practical:
1. Evaluate and reflect.
The only way we can reasonably decide what we want in the future and how we’ll get there is to know where we are right now and what our current level of satisfaction is. So first, take some time to think through and write down your current situation; then ask this question on each key point: Is that OK?
The purpose of evaluation is twofold. First, it gives you an objective way to look at your accomplishments and your pursuit of the vision you have for life. Secondly, it shows you where you are so you can determine where you need to go. Evaluation gives you a baseline to work from.
Take a couple of hours this week to evaluate and reflect. See where you are and write it down so that as the months progress and you continue a regular time of evaluation and reflection, you will see just how much ground you’re gaining—and that will be exciting!
2. Define your dreams and goals.
One of the amazing things we have been given as humans is the unquenchable desire to have dreams of a better life and the ability to establish and set goals to live out those dreams. We can look deep within our hearts and dream of a better situation for ourselves and our families. We can dream of better financial, emotional, spiritual or physical lives. We have also been given the ability to not only dream, but pursue those dreams—and not just pursue them, but the cognitive ability to lay out a plan and strategies to achieve those dreams. Powerful!
What are your dreams and goals? This isn’t what you already have or what you have done, but what you want. Have you ever really sat down and thought through your life values and decided what you really want? Have you ever taken the time to truly reflect, to listen quietly to your heart, to see what dreams live within you? Your dreams are there. Everyone has them. They may live right on the surface, or they may be buried deep from years of others telling you they were foolish, but they are there.
Take time to be quiet. This is something that we don’t do enough of in this busy world of ours. We rush, rush, rush, and we’re constantly listening to noise all around us. The human heart was meant for times of quiet—to peer deep within. It is when we do this that our hearts are set free to soar and take flight on the wings of our own dreams. Schedule some quiet “dream time” this week. No other people. No cellphone. No computer. Just you, a pad, a pen and your thoughts.3
Think about what really thrills you. When you are quiet, think about those things that really get your blood moving. What would you love to do, either for fun or for a living? What would you love to accomplish? What would you try if you were guaranteed to succeed? What big thoughts move your heart into a state of excitement and joy? When you answer these questions you will feel great and you will be in the “dream zone.” It is only when we get to this point that we experience what our dreams are.
Write down all of your dreams as you have them. Don’t think of any as too outlandish or foolish—remember—you’re dreaming! Let the thoughts fly and take careful record.
Now, prioritize those dreams. Which are most important? Which are most feasible? Which would you love to do the most? Put them in the order in which you will actually try to attain them. Remember, we are always moving toward action—not just dreaming.
3. Make your goals S.M.A.R.T.
The acronym S.M.A.R.T. means Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-sensitive1.
Specific:
Goals are no place to waffle. They are no place to be vague. Ambiguous goals produce ambiguous results. Incomplete goals produce incomplete futures.
Measurable:
Always set goals that are measurable. I would say “specifically measurable” to take into account our principle of being specific.
Attainable:
One of the detrimental things that many people do—with good intentions—is setting goals that are so high that they are unattainable.
Realistic:
The root word of realistic is “real.” A goal has to be something that we can reasonably make “real” or a “reality” in our lives. There are some goals that are simply not realistic. You have to be able to say, even if it is a tremendously stretching goal, that yes, indeed, it is entirely realistic—that you could make it. You may even have to say that it will take x, y and z to do it, but if those happen, then it can be done. This is in no way to say it shouldn’t be a big goal, but it must be realistic.
Time:
Every goal should have a timeframe attached to it. One of the powerful aspects of a great goal is that it has an end—a time in which you are shooting to accomplish it. As time goes by, you work on it because you don’t want to get behind, and you work diligently because you want to meet the deadline. You may even have to break down a big goal into different parts of measurement and timeframes—that is OK. Set smaller goals and work them out in their own time. A S.M.A.R.T. goal has a timeline.
4. Have accountability.
When someone knows what your goals are, they hold you accountable by asking you to “give an account” of where you are in the process of achieving that goal. Accountability puts some teeth into the process. If a goal is set and only one person knows it, does it really have any power? Many times, no. A goal isn’t as powerful if you don’t have one or more people who can hold you accountable to it.
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“In 1891 or 1892, as I recall, a certain teacher at the Shuri Jinjo Koto Shogakko in Okinawa began to teach karate to his students in his charge. Primary school students then were older than they are today, and students as old as twenty were not uncommon. Later, when the military draft came in, it was noted that during medical examinations those who had karate training were immediatley distiguishable from the other draftees, because of their well- developed physiques, and this became a topic of conversation.”
— An exerpt from Karate Do Nyumon by Professor Gichin Funakoshi
The physiological differences seen in martial artists are both inside and out. From great body composition to excellent mobility, the martial arts can without a doubt help many people to achieve their physical goals. In this short and sweet article, I will share 10 reasons why I feel this is possible. As a physical educator, strength coach, and martial arts instructor for many years, I have first-hand experience of all the fitness benefits highlighted below. Enjoy.
1. One class provides all of the components of fitness. cardio, strength, flexibility, and functional movement. Most fitness classes focus only on optimizing one component of fitness, whereas the martial arts utilize a combination of all the components in one class. (Athletic abilities such as speed, power, and agility are not considered components of fitness; however, they are also included in martial arts classes.)
2. It improves body composition. You will burn fat and build muscle. Just Google an image of any famous martial artist and you will see what I mean. I’ll list a few to help you with your search: Bruce Lee, Ronda Rousey, Michael Jai White, Gina Carano, and George St. Pierre. Those are just the first five that come to mind, but there are many more (By the way, women need have no fear; muscle gain for men and women are two different things).
3. The training is balanced. One of the primary reasons why the body experiences pain and injury is a lack of balance between muscles. Luckily, the martial arts are naturally embedded with an approach to balance; right and left side training, upper and lower body training, pushing and pulling, and much more.
4. It is functional training at it’s best. Functional training is defined as training that uses your body in a way that it was intended to be used in daily life. The fitness world has just recently rediscovered the importance of this approach to training; however, the martial arts have always utilized functional training. (This encompasses training with free weights and body weights, training that incorporates balance, posture, and standing positions, and training that incorporates multi joint exercises, etc.)
5. The training incorporates your whole body. You are taught how to use your whole body from head to toe in all directions.
6. You can practice anywhere or anytime. With martial arts training, you do not need a gym or equipment to train. You can learn how to use whatever is at hand as a resource. You can train at home, on vacation, in the park, on the beach –whenever or wherever you feel the time is right.
7. It is a hobby that can last a lifetime. People who indulge in hobbies they love are a lot more fulfilled than those who just latch onto the next hot fad. The martial arts have many lifelong followers who continue to train throughout their lives. The martial arts have been used by many before us and will continue to be used as a great way for young and old to preserve health and wellness.
8. The training incorporates relaxation and breathing. To help explain this point, let me give a quick summary of an organization called PRI (Postural Respiration Institute). PRI provides a unique approach to physical therapists and strength coaches to help them teach clients how to move well in a pain-free way. One of its major claims to fame is its method of teaching people how to breathe properly and turn on their parasympathetic nervous system (pretty much getting them to relax). By doing this, it helps people to avoid pain and perform better. Strictly speaking, martial arts training may not be physical therapy, but it will definitely help you to balance relaxation with tension, and incorporate proper breathing.
9. It can preserve long-term health. Fitness is more than just getting in shape for the summer; it is a life long journey that requires smart programming and healthy practices with your future in mind. Some activities may show results in the short term but, as a strength coach, I question how well they work for long term health. With the martial arts, I am fully confident that it has the tools necessary for short-term improvement and long-term health.
10. Martial arts classes are more than just fitness training; they are a rewarding experience. The skills you learn can be used for self-protection, and as a means to keep your mind and spirit sharp. As you embark on your martial art journey, you will also meet many training friends. You will develop a sense of comradery that is distinctly different to that found in a regular fitness class. Instead of just moving to move, why not enrich your fitness experience with something more.
Final words: Not all teachers and studios train the same way. Some instructors recognize the benefits I have mentioned above and some do not. In your search to find the right school for you, be sure to ask questions and get a feel for who they are and what their priorities are. If you live in the New York City area, come check out the Hoteikan Dojo and see what we are all about. You can be sure that our instructors recognize these fitness benefits, are educated in the science and application of exercise, and can program your training in such a way that it puts your health and fitness first.
Anthony Carrano
M.S. Kinesiology, C.S.C.S
There are many sports and activities I participate in, love, and will occasionally play, but when it comes to my year round workout routine, the martial arts is my primary source to maintain my physical fitness goals.
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This is a great article reminding us the martial arts is awesome in so many ways and benefits our training for MMA Vancouver
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7 Motivational Navy Seal Sayings@ Video: Personal Training Vancouver
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Here is an awesome 3:48 second video with inspiring quotes at the end:
These 7 Motivational Navy SEAL Sayings Will Kick Your Butt Into Gear
Whether you are an entrepreneur, working in corporate America, or building a startup, it is imperative to continually seek new ways to stay inspired and driven. Being a self-starter is a fantastic quality, but we are all human and get distracted by the minutiae of our day-to-day responsibilities.
Here are seven Navy SEAL sayings I keep top of mind while moving toward achieving my personal and professional goals.
1. The only easy day was yesterday.
This is one of the more well-known sayings of the SEALs. When constantly pushing yourself to excel, there will be challenges that make every day a battle.
As an entrepreneur, this concept keeps me motivated, because it puts things into perspective. If you wake up knowing that every day will pose new challenges and that you are ready to face them head-on, you will be well equipped to achieve any goal you set.
2. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
One exercise in SEAL training is “surf torture.” You link arms with your classmates and stand, sit, or lie in the frigid Pacific Ocean until your body reaches the early stages of hypothermia. During the initial phases of training, you do this daily. Then you cover yourself from head to toe in sand and stay that way for the rest of the day. You might follow this with running the obstacle course, weapons training, or classroom time, but you are expected to push the discomfort aside and stay focused on the task at hand.
There have been many times as a business owner that I have been in very uncomfortable situations. That could be a difficult conversation with a team member, a lawsuit, or dealing with a demanding board member. Discomfort comes in many forms. But the more you embrace that as a reality, the wider your comfort zone becomes. This boosts confidence and provides the tools for facing even larger challenges down the road.
3. Don’t run to your death.
In SEAL teams, this is not a metaphor. When conducting raids that put you in close-quarters combat scenarios, restraint is often the best approach. Once you breach and gain entry to the target, being slow and methodical often wins the race. Hence the phrase, “Don’t run to your death.”
As I mention in one of my previous Inc. articles, knowing when not to act is as important as knowing when to push forward. Restraint is crucial for business leadership. This is especially important if you are running or managing a rapidly growing business. Growth is fantastic, but smart growth is even better. Have a good plan, slow down, grow intelligently, and never, ever, run to your death.
4. Have a shared sense of purpose.
A shared sense of purpose is hard to continually communicate. The economy changes. New technologies emerge. Employees come and go. There are many moving parts, which is why it’s critical for the leadership to always be communicating the reality of the situation and what the “win” will look like when you get there. And, most important, what everyone’s role is in helping the team achieve that goal.
5. Move, shoot, communicate.
As a SEAL, you must be able to perfectly execute these three functions to ensure mission success. Move: You have to be able to work as one well-maintained mechanism with the ability to have constant fluid motion. Shoot: That’s self-explanatory. Communicate: All good teams have frequent, open, transparent communication. When the bullets start flying, everyone needs to know what the next move is.
The same philosophies apply in the fast-paced world of business and entrepreneurship. The team has to have the ability to communicate effectively to adapt to changing environments. Which takes us to the next saying.
6. No plan survives first contact with the enemy.
This is from Helmuth von Moltke, a German field marshal from World War I. Similar is this sentiment from Mike Tyson: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” That is why preparation and training are even more critical than planning.
When you have a team of the right people doing the right things, they will know how to adapt when the you-know-what hits the fan. And they will adapt with composure, not panic. This is why ongoing training and professional development are so important.
7. All in, all the time.
I wanted to close with another one of the more well-known SEAL sayings. Just being a good performer won’t cut it to make it into the SEAL teams. You have to give everything you have just to make it to the next day. Just like managing stress, you have to focus on one piece at a time. So don’t worry about the test you have in the afternoon. Your goal is to make it to breakfast. Then lunch, and so on.
Whether you are building a startup, leading a team in a large organization, being an active parent, battling cancer, or training for a triathlon, it’s got to be all or nothing. Mediocrity and moderation won’t get the job done. Give everything you do everything you’ve got.
My heart welled with pride when I heard my 8-year-old son’s flag football coach give the team one last piece of advice in the last couple minutes of its championship Super Bowl game. He said, “Now is the time to dig deep. Leave everything you’ve got on that field. If you do that, win or lose, you will be the champions!” So whether you are 8 or 58, get comfortable being uncomfortable, get well prepared, and be all in, all the time.
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4 Fat Loss Habits You Need-Personal Training Vancouver Posener’s MMA
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4 Fat Loss Habits You Need To Pick Up ASAP
Now that we’re more than halfway through 2016, how much closer are you to your body goals? Perhaps your dream body might still feel like a faraway, unattainable goal, but here’s the good news – it’s not completely out of your reach. So stop dreaming, and start taking action to get the body you desire!
Want to start melting away some of that unwanted fat? Today, Evolve Daily shares 4 Fat Loss Habits You Need To Pick Up ASAP:
1) Include strength training in your workout routine
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One of the best ways to lose fat is to lead an active lifestyle. Ideally, you should keep active and engage in physical activity at least three times a week. It helps to choose an activity you enjoy – be it martial arts, HIIT, running, or swimming – so that you’d be motivated to stay consistent.
Also, if you don’t already know, strength training helps with burning fat! This is all thanks to the muscles you build when you do so. When your body has more muscles, it will work harder so as to keep your muscles healthy and enable them to function well! As a result, you’ll burn more calories even at rest. If you’d rather work out in the comfort of your home, then try thisultimate body sculpting workout! The only equipment you’ll need is a pull up bar, which you can easily install at your doorway.
2) Ditch the alcohol and drink water instead
It is important to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
Yes, we know. Happy hour is probably the highlight of a dreary Monday, or perhaps your favorite way to TGIF, but here’s the thing: alcohol prevents you from burning fat. (Even if you’re already leading a very active lifestyle!) Apart from filling your body with empty calories, alcohol also produces acetate – which is a substance that encourages your body to store fat. Eek!
If you’re serious about getting rid of unwanted body fat, your best substitute for alcohol would be plain water. Think about it. You’d be replacing all those empty calories with calorie-free water. Besides that, water also keeps you hydrated and enables your body to flush out toxins.
3) Fuel up with nutritious food and cut down on the junk
ONE Atomweight World Champion Angela Lee enjoys her salad and smoothie after a hard day of training!
When it comes to empty calories, alcohol isn’t the only culprit. Empty calories also come in the form of your favorite snacks and fast food. While it might be difficult to give up your favorite junk food, believe us when we say it’s worth it in the long run – especially when it concerns your health, and of course, shedding fat. With that said, you don’t have to eliminate it completely if you really can’t bear to. After all, it’s okay to have a cheat meal every now and then. Just make sure it doesn’t spiral out of control and turn into a cheat day, week or month!
Ideally, you should include more fresh veggies and fruits in your diet if you want to melt away fat. This is because they are rich in fiber (which can keep you full on fewer calories!) and contain loads of nutrients and vitamins. When you treat your body well by increasing your intake of fruits and veggies, you’d be filling your stomach with foods that love you back. So aim to have 5 servings of fruits and veggies daily!
4) Make plans and commit to them
You can burn up to 1,000 calories in a 60-minute Muay Thai class.
We believe that those who fail to plan, plan to fail. That’s why it’s crucial to make plans so that you’d be more motivated to take action and establish a routine, as well as keep tabs on your progress. We suggest listing out your meal and exercise plans – be it in a journal or on your phone – so that you’d have something you can refer to anytime!
These habits do more than just melt away unwanted fat – they also improve your overall health and help you get into the best shape of your life. So keep this in mind especially during the moments when you don’t see visible results and get impatient or start feeling unmotivated. It also helps to remember that progress is way more important than perfection, so celebrate every victory – no matter how tiny it may seem. After all, small steps can lead to big things!
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5 Lessons From Training in MMA: Personal Training Vancouver
5 Lessons You Can Learn From Training MMA
there’s no doubt about it, only the toughest warriors have the balls to survive the intensity of a full-fledged MMA match. Done in a cage, no less – an MMA fighter must last three five minute rounds until someone emerges victorious.
Although the likelihood of any regular Joe fighting in the cage is highly unlikely, almost anyone can grow a pair and learn from the fearlessness MMA fighters portray in the cage.
Today, Evolve Daily shares 5 Lessons You Can Learn From Training MMA:
1) Hard work trumps talent
You could be the most badass fighter, with all the natural athleticism and sub-human endurance your coach has even seen. But if you don’t put in the time to train and show how committed you truly are, you won’t get anywhere.
There’s really no shortcut to success. UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael Dos Anjos had to experience his share of losses before he achieved his goal of becoming a champion.
Lesson: Nothing worth having comes easy. Don’t be lazy and put in 100% of your mind, body, and soul into making your dreams a reality. The more determined you are, the faster you’ll get there.
2) There’s always room for improvement
ONE Superstar Angela Lee is determined to become Singapore’s first WMMA World Champion!
Nobody is perfect and there’s no such thing (sorry, Dana White) as the “ultimate fighter”. Everyone has something they need to improve on. MMA fighters (with the exception of Rory Macdonald and other fighters who have trained pure MMA) are usually better at one art over another.
Wrestlers and BJJ Black Belts, for example, would have better ground games than Muay Thai fighters or boxers. Because MMA encompasses many different forms of martial arts, it takes this aspect into consideration and encourages the fighter to work on his weaknesses.
Lesson: Open your mind (and ears) and be willing to learn and adapt. We are all in a constant state of learning, regardless of whether we practice martial arts or not. Everyday is a chance to learn something new and work on becoming the best version of ourselves!
3) Respect your opponent
MMA legend Kasushi Sakruaba and ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki are true inspirations for any MMA fighter.
Nothing says more about a martial artist than the way he treats his opponent. There are manymartial artists who choose to disrespect their opponents by behaving in a very unsportsmanlike manner. They may choose to insult their opponent or refuse to shake their hand after a match – whatever they do, it definitely doesn’t reflect the values one learns from martial arts.
If you train MMA, you know how difficult it gets. There are too many things to work on and sacrifice. Everyone deserves respect because everyone works hard to be where they are.
Lesson: Have you ever heard the saying : “Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle”? By applying this approach on how you deal with others, it becomes easier to be patient and more understanding of people’s feelings.
4) Preparation is key
BJJ World Champion and ONE Superstar Bruno Pucci has won all of his fights via rear naked choke.
The toughest and most successful MMA fighters have one thing in common: their resilience. They know that they need to clock in the work hours and work on their mental toughness in order to succeed inside the cage.
Those who train MMA know that to be successful, they need to make many, many sacrifices just to have their hand raised in victory one day. Anyone can say they want to become a champion but actually putting in the work is a different story.
Lesson: How much you prepare to do anything in life – whether it’s taking an exam or even a presentation at work, will determine how you perform against your peers. Make sure to always cover your bases and put in the work. You’ll be surprised at the results (and yourself!)
5) Resilience pays off
ONE Strawweight World Champion and multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke can certainly teach us about resilience.
The 37-year-old retired Muay Thai fighter recently turned MMA World Champion’s story is definitely one that could inspire us all. At an age where an MMA fighter would usually be considered past his prime, Dejdamrong proved everyone wrong and showed that he was capable of training and excelling in MMA – just because he wanted it so bad.
Lesson: Never give up on your dreams and don’t let anyone discourage you. Your dreams too, can become a reality someday. When you believe in yourself enough, the rest will surely follow.
Anyone can be a champion in their daily lives as long as they are brave enough to do whatever it takes to get there. We can certainly learn from the habits that make MMA fighters champions in and out of the cage, and use them as inspiration to live our lives to the fullest.
There’s a warrior within us all. All we need to do is have the courage to unleash it.
** This is a great article from Evolve MMA that will benefit our MMA students and our personal training Vancouver clients
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I am a 39 year old mother of 3 children. I weighed 185 pounds last year. Since training at Posener’s Pankration/MMA and Muay Thai I have gained confidence, gained strength, lost weight and gained a new family. My training started last September going to kickboxing 2 times a week. After about 6 months I was interested in competing so I had to step my game up so I took Strength and Conditioning with Gustavo 2 times a week. This class helped me with speed agility n strength. Everyone in this class is so supportive of one another. After a few months I started taking Chris’s Fight Fit Boot Camp. This class is sure to turn u into a machine. I lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks. I competed in the can Am’s in May n won silver. Things for me just get better everyday thanks to my family at Posener’s.
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From a new Mom to the avid sports enthusiast, Posener’s Fight Fit Boot camp will provide that extra push everyone needs to help get them the results they want.
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From a new Mom to the avid sports enthusiast, Posener’s Fight Fit Boot camp will provide that extra push everyone needs to help get them the results they want.
Posener’s Fight Fit Boot Camp will consist of a combination of high intensity functional movements, punching and kicking combinations using pads with a partner. As well as static (stationary) exercises that will increase muscular endurance while melting fat at the same time!
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Posener’s Fight Fit Boot camp will be lead by ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Chris Toews. Chris is also a student of Posener’s Pankration/ MMA and a gold medalist in the art of San Shou (Chinese kickboxing) at the Tiger Balm International. With his love of the sport, winning attitude and fitness orientated lifestyle, who better to have push you than this guy!
If you’re looking for 60 minutes of change, change that will inspire you to push harder and FIGHT to be better, Posener’s Fight Fit Boot camp will be there… will you!
This new addition can benefit many people and provide more opportunity to develop skills, get in shape, meet people and have fun. There will be opportunity for Strength and Conditioning Vancouver based classes with Chris Toews on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 12-1 pm and on Sunday’s from 12-1pm. There will also be Strength and Conditioning Vancouver classes in the evening with Gustavo Rodriques on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8:30 – 9:45 pm. It is great to have excellent instruction, a full schedule and many opportunities to help people reach their goals with busy schedules and life commitments.
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Musashi’s Principles for Strategic Living: Personal Training Vancouver
Personal Training Vancouver
Here is an extension of our Words of the Week from our Dojo for Personal Training Vancouver
Miyamoto Musashi’s Nine Principles for Strategic Living
Miyamoto Musashi: the master swordsman, the incomparable strategist, and the ultimate loner, aronin or masterless samurai, who roamed Japan, spending many of his years living off the land.
Through rigorous training he made his body as hard as the steel of his blade and his mind as sharp as its edge. Yet, he knew the value of soft words, and as an artist, he could wield a gentle brush.
His Way was Heiho, the Way of Strategy, which he explained in The Book of Five Rings, a book on strategy, tactics, and philosophy still studied today, not only by martial artists, but throughout the business community, as it is considered a classic text on Japanese management.
To Musashi, strategy was the path to awakening. He said, “Having awakened to the the principles of strategy, I apply it to various arts and skills.”
These principles were crafted for warriors. We are all warriors and the battle we are engaged in is the battle to win over ourselves.
1. Do not think dishonestly.
2. The Way is in training.
3. Become acquainted with every art.
4. Know the ways of all professions.
5. Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters.
6. Develop the ability to see the truth in all matters.
7. Learn to perceive those things which are not obvious.
8. Pay attention to even small things.
9. Do nothing which is of no use.
Here is a description and instruction on the Way of Strategy:
The Way of Strategy
Like a soldier, the carpenter sharpens his own tools. He carries his equipment in his tool box, and works under the direction of his foreman. He makes columns and girders with an axe, shapes floorboards and shelves with a plane, cuts fine openwork and bas reliefs accurately, giving as excellent a finish as his skill will allow. This is the craft of the carpenters. When the carpenter becomes skilled, he works efficiently and according to correct measures. When he has developed practical knowledge of all the skills of the craft, he can become a master carpenter himself.
The carpenter will make it a habit of maintaining his tools sharp so they will cut well. Using these sharp tools masterfully, he can make miniature shrines, writing shelves, tables, paper lanterns, chopping boards and pot-lids. These are the specialties of the carpenter. Things are similar for the soldier. You ought to think deeply about this.
The attainment of the carpenter is that his work is not warped, that the joints are not misaligned, and that the work is truly planed so that it meets well together and is not merely finished in disjoint sections. This is essential.
If you want to learn this Way, deeply consider all the things written in this book one at a time. You must do sufficient research.
** I hope you find this useful and keep studying, training and progressing. I have enjoyed studying the principles for many years. Feel free to bring up questions, as that would be interesting and provide benefit.
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Francis Tiapis Testimonial for Gus’ Strength and Conditioning Vancouver
Strength and Conditioning Vancouver
Having taking Gus’s Strength and Conditioning program for the past year now, I have felt better physically and mentally then I ever had. He is a essential part of my training regiment going into my fights. In the time that I have implemented his circuits in my training I have gone 3-0 and also capturing the Ax Fighting mma title. Gus caters to everyone of all levels and body type in making sure all goals are met whether it be for sport, fitness, strength or for any other reason. His detail to technique is crucial to making sure excercises are done correctly for optimal performance. From rarely ever touching a barbel before to now believing that fitness and strength is the foundation to everything.
Thank you Gus for allowing me to become the strongest I have ever been. I only wish I had started sooner.
Osu! –
Francis Tiapis Testimonial for Strength and Conditioning Vancouver
Here is some information on our Strength and Conditioning Vancouver program:
Strength and Conditioning Vancouver
Our classes are for competitive and recreational Men and Women.
We can create a personalized program for you to help you reach your goals. We will help you with your Fitness, Weight Loss, performance improvement, toning and strengthening, metabolic improvement and confidence goals. Nutritional counselling is available. Fitness Vancouver, Personal Training Vancouver, Strength and Conditioning for MMA Vancouver, it’s time to get started.
Welcome to Vancouver’s new Strength & Conditioning classes for MMA and Fitness at Posener’s Pankration/MMA and Muay Thai. First and foremost, strength and conditioning is coming to the forefront of MMA and Kickboxing training. Fighters and trainers alike are realizing that to bring an athlete to their highest level, they need to train (in an educated fashion) with resistance, or, weights. Specifically, by engaging the Central Nervous System (“CNS”) through the big lifts such as the Deadlift and the squat, you can achieve much greater overall muscle recruitment at will.
This ability is favourable in combat situations because greater muscle recruitment translates to greater force and power exerted, over a longer period of time and with less perceived effort. The focus is to train anaerobically and/or metabolically, where anaerobic means “without oxygen,” and metabolic training means “completing structural and compound exercises with little rest in between exercises in an effort to maximize calorie burn and increase metabolic rate during and after the workout.” Choosing these training principles for MMA leads to optimal muscular endurance as well as a stronger central nervous system, so that the greatest force available to the fighter can be utilized, without gassing them before the fight has gone the distance. In later classes, we will be utilizing a specialized computer software to track fighters statistics.
These stats are including but not limited to: VO2 Max, Heart Rate Max, 1 Rep Max (for multiple lifts), Resting and Working Heart Rate, Progressive Overload progress and injuries (if any). We will also monitor basic strengths and weaknesses so we know what to work on and how to improve each fighter and student individually. With this information, there will be more opportunity for advancement, especially if the individual opts for one on one, personal training.
We will be putting tools to use such as: Kettlebells, Barbells, Dumbells, Plyometric boxes, Resistance bands, Heavy bags, Thai pads, and sometimes simply our own bodyweight, to achieve this goal. Our program is for the athlete, competitor and fitness enthusiasts alike. It is for men and women looking for a fast and efficient path to fat loss, better body composition and physique toning/sculpting, improved energy and metabolism and confidence.
We offer tailor made programs for your individual goals, no matter what it is your trying to accomplish. Using your baseline measurements and your objectives, your personal program will allow that progress. Included is a 30-day progress report that show your progress from your baseline taken, to the time your report is generated. Our Strength and Conditioning Vancouver program can help you reach your goals. Fitness Vancouver, Personal Training Vancouver, Strength and Conditioning for MMA Vancouver, it’s time to get started.
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Motivation Alone is not enough for Results: Personal Training Vancouver
Personal Training Vancouver
Okay, the title may be a little harsh. But it’s not untrue either.
Coaches are often mistaken for being motivational speakers, the role of coaching is being misunderstood for motivating people. We don’t do that, we do more than that.
Let me explain with two quotes on motivation by Jim Rohn:
“Motivation alone is not enough. If you have an idiot and you motivate him, now you have a motivated idiot.”
“If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn’t need motivation to speed him up. What he needs is education to turn him around.”
When you’re driving out there and lost your way, you don’t need more motivation to go faster, you need the right direction. You need to stop and get off the wrong road that leads you further than your destination.
Even if it’s the right road, motivation alone is not going to be enough. I like what Michael Neill said on this. According to the popular saying “where there’s a will, there’s a way”. Well, that can work but it’s gonna be tough. Michael suggested that it can be turned around – where there’s a way, there’s a will. That is infinitely more effective.
Have you ever climb a mountain and you get tired, you may even feel like you’re not going to finish and contemplate giving up, and then you saw from a distance the approaching destination and suddenly you get a big boost, that extra energy you thought you didn’t have and press on until the finishing line? That’s because when you realize there’s a way, and the goal is within your grasp, the motivation will come automatically. You don’t have to do anything about it.
We do our coachee a great disservice if we intervene at the level of motivation when that is not what he really need.
Sometimes advices like “Don’t give up” do more harm than good when all the coachee needs is to stop and regain clarity. Sometimes the coach plays the role of the cheerleader, but most of the time he plays the role of a deep learning partner, a sounding board and when necessary, a challenger. He will push the coachee to be at his best.
What coaching does best is to elicit higher awareness from the coachee to gain insights into his situation, and enable him to take self-corrective actions that are right for him. The right intrinsic motivation drivers are uncovered to put deeper meaning into his work and life. Then the balloons and buckets are identified to keep him on track on his coaching journey.
As you can see, what a terrible waste it’ll be if all the coach does is motivational talk.
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