"People won't change when you tell them they must; people will change when they know they should."
-Unknown
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Day 1 -
July 24, 2007, the first day of our second session. Eleven women arrived this morning to meet the fitness challenge for this day. We had a visitor, Tammy, from North Carolina join us today. A friend of one of our regular recruits. The word is out...need a workout while on vacation?...stop by Sheldon Park. Also, a new recruit has joined our fitness force - welcome, Margaret! Even though the rain from yesterday had passed, the circuit portion of the workout was set up under the pavilion. It was the one place remaining at Sheldon Park that we had yet to conquer! Our stretching and dynamic warm up took place out on the wet field, followed by the partner exercise relay. We did single file running in between circuits to keep those heart rates up! The pavilion gave a more intimate feel to the workout today. Now, we know that if its rains we do have a place to go! Great job today ladies! Keep up the great work!
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"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep down inside of them - a desire, a dream, a vision."
-Muhammad Ali
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Day 2 -
July 26, 2007. 8 recruits reported for fitness training with Peggy as the substitute trainer. Another great workout was had by all who came to meet the challenge. Their fearless leader is proud of the exemplary efforts that were reported to her about their training. Little, to no, whining was heard in those early morning hours. Great job ladies! Way to go, Peggy!
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"The pain of every change is forgotten when the benefits of that change are realized."
- Unknown
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Day 3 -
July 31, 2007 - 8 women arrived this morning for FocusFit Boot Camp at Sheldon Park. The humidity was down, the sun was out, and the field was WET! We started off moving right into our stretching and dynamic warm up. No sitting around today! We split up into partner teams and were introduced to a new card game - Fitness Poker or Fitness Deck. Each team was dealt 5 cards, and were given a 'key' to guide them in their challenge. No one team had the same workout. It was new...it was fun...and it was fitness! Way to go ladies! Off to the circuit we went to meet the next challenge ahead. It was a full body workout - 8 stations. We ended with a moving cool down. No down time today - ACTION was our goal. Great job today ladies! See you on Thursday.
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"Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement."
- Brian Tracy
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Day 4 -
Welcome August! The heat of the day was already upon us when the recruits arrived for Boot Camp. After stretching, dynamic warm up and some fun partner team exercise relays...the gals were warmed up and ready to tackle the "Forest Fitness" circuit. 10 stations set up in among the trees...shading the women from the heat of the sun's rays. Partner teams made their way through the circuit 3 times today. After each circuit, we took a lap around the playscape to get those heart rates up...thus, burning more calories! We finished up with a single-file run around the soccer field and some cool down exercises. The mission accomplished...the women set out to take on the challenges of the day before them. Keep moving ladies! Take some time for you this weekend. See you on Tuesday!
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| Session II - August 2, 2007 |
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"Life is like a piano - what you get out of it, depends on how you play it."
- Unknown
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Day 5 - August 7, 2007
Hazy, hot and humid...but, that did not stop this group of like-minded women from getting their workout. After stretching, we moved into the "ring of fire" to play another hand of Fitness Poker. Each partner team was dealt a hand of 'exercises' to perform as their dynamic workout. Some women actually thought the deck was fixed! Now, now...ladies, all is fair in cards and fitness! After a quick drink, it was off to the woods again for "Forest Fitness". Nothing like a 10 station workout in the shade of the old oak trees! It was a tough one today, but these women met the challenge head on. Way to go ladies! Keep pushing yourself to the next level. Don't give up! A special thanks to Joey for volunteering to meet the challenge alone today.
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"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands--and then, just eat one of the pieces."
-Judith Viorst
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Day 6 - August 9, 2007
Today was the last day of the second session of FocusFit Boot Camp for Women. The summer is just flying by! What a gorgeous morning today! Fresh, cool, crisp breezes greeted the women as they existed their cars for the field. Stretching was followed today be an obstacle course. The fire hoses were brought out today for the first time this summer. Some of the recruits were intimidated by what they saw. The group was broken down into two teams and the challenge began. A great way to begin the session...get the blood pumping...and learn a new task - maybe some of you will be contacting the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company now! Great job ladies! You did it! Off to the circuit we marched for the next phase of the workout. 10 exercise stations - partner teams - working together. Way to go ladies! Check out the photo gallery to see the new photos. Next week starts our final session - only 5 classes remain. Hope to see you on Tuesday! - Lori
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| FocusFit Group August 9, 2007 |
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