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#1 Weight-Dropping Tip for Women in 40's, 50's, 60's

#1 Weight-Dropping Tip for Women in 40’s, 50’s, 60’s

Published by on August 30, 2016 | Leave a response

Before we cover the Best Weight-Dropping Tips, it’s important that we cover a critical question…

IMPORTANT Weight-Loss QUESTION: Which of these have you attempted?

A – Fad-Diets: You’ve tried a few of these over the years. And what happened? You do it for a while, ‘maybe’ lost weight. But then you stop for whatever reason. And ALL the weight comes back, sometimes even MORE weight comes back… (And slowly keeps piling on as the years tick by).

B – Quick-Fixes and “Procedures”: These range from “toxin cleanses” to H.C.G. shots to appetite suppressants to “alternative treatments” (aka – SCAMS), and you know a few of the others as well… AND, we all know how those turned out right? NOT TOO GOOD.

C – Personal Procrastination of Facing THE TRUTH: You know deep down you’ve let yourself go…

It’s no secret that you need to exercise and eat better. And buying a “gym membership” and not using it doesn’t count as exercise. However, you’re probably better off because most women who force themselves to keep going, either get hurt, or don’t get “the results” they desire. BUT…

– You KNOW something MUST be done… (You see it in the mirror and you ‘feel’ it)
– Your doctor keeps telling you…
– It’s all over the media… (“letting yourself go” is the best way to age fast and die younger)

And YOU are WISE enough to ADMIT IT…. BUT…

You’re confused (and rightfully so). You don’t know what TYPE of exercise you’re supposed to be doing… And your “eating” is all over the place…

It’s frustrating, no doubt…. (and you’re not alone with this issue).

Maybe you even tried a personal trainer in the past, only to realize that is a severely DYSFUNCTIONAL way of trying to get yourself into shape, and healthy. (most trainers want to “push you” on the weights and stack-machines like you’re an athlete or a bodybuilder… Silly, really.)

We’ll cover the essence of proper exercise in a moment, but for now…

Here are the 3 Critical Weight-Loss Tips for Women in 40’s, 50’s, 60’s:

1 – You CANNOT remain “sedentary” and expect to lose weight. There is NO MAGIC PILL that that can “slim down” a sedentary, sluggish & bogged down body.

Get this; you have 640 muscles in your body, and if you don’t activate them regularly, you get flabby, fat and sickly. So simple. That is a law of nature….

sedentary woman in chair

When you look in the mirror naked – you see the superficial symptoms of a body (and life) that is decaying and aging rapidly, right before your eyes.

If you’re sedentary by choice – well, then don’t complain when that reunion, wedding party, vacation or other “would be” fun event, comes around you don’t want to go because of all the excess weight you’re lugging around and you can’t find the right clothes to hide under…

*Start moving, keep moving – and the fat will gradually disappear* …

2 – You must eat in a way that SUPPORTS YOUR LIFE (I’m not talking about dieting… Fad-DIETS are A SICK JOKE).

WE need high quality, nutrient dense foods and meals in order to SLOW the aging process, protect us against decay and disease, and let us live with strength, vigor, vitality and HIGH quality of life – regardless of our age.

You CANNOT eat garbage and expect to be in good health… wake up!! it just doesn’t work that way. If you’re seeking happiness in food – it’s NOT there. (we help women reverse these dysfunctions).

Oh, and medications & surgeries CANNOT replace good nutrition habits – and they can’t repair the damage done by constant consumption of garbage foods. (Just because trashy foods exist DOES NOT mean we are supposed to be eating them. We have to be ‘mindful’ of the choices we are personally responsible for.)

3 – You must respect, honor and protect your body – the GIFT it is… with APPROPRIATE and Gentle exercise.

By stimulating it with PROPER gentle exercise – you *reverse muscle atrophy and you re-activate dormant muscles*, which NEED fuel – and that fuel comes from those excess fat deposits being stored all over your body.

Those metabolically active muscles start eating away at that excess body-fat like termites eating wood.

YOU MUST KNOW the proper type of exercise program that is APPROPRIATE for a woman. I’m not talking about a “gym program” with painful weights and awkward machines… Not talking about a wild dance class, or a brutal boot-camp….

NONE of that is for YOU, …

Your PROPER “Female-Focused” Exercise Program MUST Include:

A – Natural & Functional Movements that Stimulate ALL 640 muscles of the body so you can burn away excess body-fat and reshape saggy, mushy muscles…

B – Gentle and Enjoyable Programming that Makes You WANT to Keep Doing it so you can get ALL the anti-aging, body-toning benefits for years to come

C – Must NOT include risky or dangerous moves that can hurt or injure you

D – Range of motion/flexibility to reduce aches & pains and increase mobility, stamina and energy

E – Accountability, Support, Camaraderie…

F – And it MUST be FUN

ALL of That Is Our Specialty

At the SCULPTAFIT Studio of Saint Johns, South Mandarin, Fleming Island – you can do ALL OF THAT… Because this is our specialty:

And on that note, I must let you know that I have 2 FREE Sample Session “Women’s Weight-Loss Packages” to give away right now, (someone else just grabbed one before you) and I’d like YOU to have one of these last 2.

This 1 free fitness & fat-loss session gives you a chance to see what a “Proper Female Fitness” program is supposed to look and FEEL like.

Here is what you get (keep in mind this is IDEAL for women in their 40’s, 50’s, 60’s)

*Free* SCULPTAFIT Sample Session “Women’s Weight-Loss Package” which includes:

1 – a Complete SCULPTAFIT Sample Session class & Studio Tour (you’ll know exactly what proper fat-burning, anti-aging exercise is like)

2 – Take-Away “Slim & Tone” Cheat-Sheet: with notes/suggestions on what you can do on your own

3 – Free print copy of Joey’s book “Fatness to Fitness” – which includes the 28-Day Blow-Torch “Diet”, with all meals, foods, beverages, snacks, etc…

If you’re in your 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s and you have 15 to 90 LBS to lose, and you want one of these *Free* Sample Session “Women’s Weight-Loss Packages” then do this:

Call or text me (Nikki) asap at: 904-891-3680

Or email me now: Nikki@SCULPTAFIT.com

**PLEASE include your best phone number, to have the best shot at getting one these free session packages.
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At minimum, you’ll finish your Sample Session KNOWING EXACTLY what you should be doing to slim down, be in shape and get healthy again.

Oh and here’s another post from a few other “wise women”;

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Diet Soda Causes Weight Gain and Increases 5 Health Risks

Diet Soda Causes Weight Gain and Increases 5 Health Risks

Published by on August 29, 2016 | Leave a response

We decided to share this article after realizing how many of our female clients have struggled with the “diet soda” issue…

We knew there are women like you who read our e-newsletters who may also be “in the dark” when it comes to diet sodas and their harmful effects on the female physiology…

[ *All we ask is that you share this with other women, who can also use this solid & helpful advice and guidance*. ]

Diet Soda Keeps Women Overweight and Increases Health Risk

Diet soda entered our society in the 1950’s and 60’s. Do you remember the early days of Diet Rite, Tab and Fresca?

Yes, those were the chemically infused forerunners to the big diet soda names of today, such as Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, Barq’s Diet Root Beer, etc…

Diet soda is a massive business (no pun intended). But their intended effect continues to show conflicting evidence and outcomes. It seems the more we talk to new female clients, the more we find experiential evidence showing the backfiring of diet sodas on the body and the brain.

deadly diet sodas cause weight gain and health issues

As fitness/wellness professionals, this is no surprise to us. However, it does create a bitter confusion in the women who come to realize the truth.

If we look at this logically, by taking out the high doses of calorie-loaded sugars – there has to be some chemical trickery in order to maintain high levels of sweetness, without the high calories. This is most commonly achieved by the following chemical ingredients…

The top diet soda chemical sweetener offenders you’ll see on labels are:

1 – sucralose (Splenda)
2 – aspartame (NutraSweet)
3 – acesulfame K (Sunett, Ace-K, acesulfame potassium)
4 – saccharin
5 – cyclamates (banned in the US in the late 60’s, but apparently still used in some other countries)

The idea of diet soda preventing weight loss, and even causing weight gain, would seem quite odd at first, however, there are plenty of women (and men) who’s firsthand accounts clearly highlight this contradictory picture.

Let’s keep in mind, the weight issue is only one aspect of this “diet soda mirage” – the other part of this picture are the ill effects on overall health – both mental and physical. Just get a handful of women in a “diet soda addiction” focus group and have them open up about things….

If speaking honestly, what you’ll hear will not only surprise you, but should also scare you – maybe even infuriate you.

There is plenty of material, both written and on video, to give you several hours of enlightening information on this very topic. So for time’s sake, we’ll keep it tightly focused today…

There is enough scientific proof, with more studies ongoing, to further expose the unspoken secret. In March, 2015, The Journal of American Geriatrics published; “Diet Soda Intake Is Associated with Long-Term Increases in Waist Circumference”


But that is just the tip of the iceberg, because this goes far beyond the weight issue and into other serious health implications ranging from depression to hormonal dysfunction – and many other problems in between (headaches, lethargy, GI issues, etc…).

We know it’s hard for women to make the shift to an alternative, especially when she doesn’t have the knowledge on how to navigate all the gray areas of health, wellness and nutrition.

And that’s why we do what we do, for women like YOU


See, let’s take this “diet soda” problem as a specific example. Back in July, our client Janie, asked Joey a question in one of the monthly SCULPTAFIT “E5” Seminars (we include these monthly mindset & nutrition seminars for all our clients here in the SCULPTAFIT Studio of Saint Johns, Mandarin, Fleming Island)…

Her question was; “Joey, I drink diet sodas every day. I’ve heard different things about the risks versus the benefits. What advice or insight do you have about this?”

Joey went on to share everything he knew and also signaled me to create this article to share with our e-newsletter subscribers, so we can also help women like you – take steps for the better and make positive changes for your health and wellness.

As a matter of fact, in that specific E5 seminar, Joey suggested that any of our women who need a replacement in order to “get off” diet sodas should try ZEVIA, which is an all natural, zero-calorie, stevia (herbal extract) sweetened soda.

Not only does Joey drink it himself, but it is the only soda his kids drink as well.

As you might imagine many of our ladies here have made the switch and are thoroughly enjoying this healthy replacement to diet sodas.

Here’s a photo of the samples Joey brought in for the ladies:

All-Natural ZEVIA Soda: diet soda replacement

All-Natural ZEVIA Soda: diet soda replacement

Challenges Beyond the Diet Soda Issue

This damaging ‘diet soda’ issue is only one point of mythology, confusion and frustration for women. Our clients come to us with bunches of these scenarios…

So, what we do here for our female clients is clear up these topics so there’s no more guesswork, no more confusion, no more dead-ends… Just safe, gradual and positive progress of health, wellness and quality of life.

No other gym, fitness center, boot camp, yoga or pilates studio does that. NONE OF THEM.

Our approach to women’s fitness and wellness is unique, yet simple – powerful, yet gentle – effective, yet fun… And it’s for women who feel like there’s nothing out there for them. WE ARE THAT THING – we are for YOU.

Holiday “Weight-Gain” Season Is Almost Here (starts with Halloween Candy and Chocolate)

Which reminds me: The holidays will be here before you know it…

And what happens EVERY holiday season? Right – most people gain even more weight. And then comes the fake ‘New Year Resolution’ promise. And 3 weeks later, it’s long forgotten…

Don’t let that happen to you again. Start doing the right thing BEFORE the next weight-increasing holiday season starts. If you live in the Saint Johns, Mandarin or Fleming Island area – call me at the number below so we can have you in for a Studio Tour, meet the Team and meet the other amazing women, like you, who are coming together to create the SCULPTAFIT Community.

Trying to get yourself “in shape” and healthy ON YOUR OWN has not been working. WE KNOW THIS. It’s like climbing an icy mountain. You NEVER make any progress.

And that’s why we do what we do. We can help you overcome these obstacles in a way you might have never imagined…

Be sure to share today’s e-newsletter with any other women you know who will benefit from it. You never know whose life you’ll improve with just one simple gesture of help.

Are You New Here? First Time Hearing About Us?

 

– Then try this gift program and get started at home for now with your Complimentary 7-Day “Slim & Tone at Home” Program Here. (No Charge… and You’ll LOVE IT! 🙂

In health and wellness,
– Nikki 🙂

PS – call or text me as soon as you’ve read this (904-891-3680), and let me know what questions you have about your personal fitness/wellness and how we can help you overcome your toughest challenges, and take you to your natural potential – and let you live your best life EVER.

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Nikki Doherty / 904-891-3680

SCULPTAFIT Studio of Saint Johns, Mandarin, Fleming Island

The Gentle Fat-Loss & Fitness Method for “Real” Women Who
Want to Reverse the Symptoms of Aging and LIVE LIFE WELL

116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Suite 103 Saint Johns, FL 32259

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Mother Ronnie, Joey, Melanie celebrate St Patrick's Church Wellness Program, Fruit Cove

St Patrick’s Episcopal Wellness Program In Fruit Cove

Published by on August 26, 2016 | Leave a response

St Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Fruit Cove Launches Wellness Center for Parishioners and Local Community

Mother Ronnie is the Beloved Rector of the Church AND she’s also a SCULPTAFIT Client 🙂

Even better is that she and her team invited the SCULPTAFIT Team to be the experts on community fitness for the Church’s Wellness Initiative. The photo below was take at the launch party of the Wellness Center, which will be open to the local community as a whole (not just parishioners).

Mother Ronnie St Patrick's Church Wellness Program, Fruit Cove

Mother Ronnie, Joey, Melanie Celebrate St Patrick’s Church Wellness Program, Fruit Cove

The Wellness Center is a progressive initiative, fueled by the combo efforts of the ‘health conscious’, Mother Ronnie Willerer and the vibrant and visionary, Carolyn Hyman.

Here is the letter Carolyn shared with all partners prior to the launch of the Wellness Center:
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St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church Wellness Center
“Commit your actions to the Lord and your plans will succeed.”
Proverbs 16:3 NLT

July 29, 2016
Dear Wellness Friends:

Thank you for your interest in the new St. Patrick’s Wellness Center. I am happy to say the Wellness Center space at St. Patrick’s has undergone a beautiful transformation and is complete. We now continue to turn our focus to the health and wellness needs of our parish and our community. In our vision we see the Wellness Center as a place where community professionals and laity come together to assist our community in meeting those needs from a holistic perspective – body, soul and spirit.

Because you are gifted professionals and laity, our Rector, Mother Ronnie, or I recently had conversation with you about being a consultant or resource for the Wellness Center. You responded with energy, excitement and support. Some of you very kindly offered to provide professional, educational and experiential programs. Others offered to help us connect with our faith community and the community outside of our parish, manage our communication and design needs, and tend to so many other details necessary to the center’s success. To all of you, we are so grateful and say a heart-felt “thank you.”

We have a core team at St. Patrick’s who are working together to build a foundation for the Wellness Center and develop a calendar of wellness events for the coming year.

As we have been working to put the pieces of our Wellness Center together, we realize we have been working with parish and community visionaries. Together, with an inspiring canvas and broad brush, we will paint a beautiful picture of holistic health and wellness – body, soul, and spirit. Then we will incorporate our gifts, talents, and skills to develop, implement and grow the Wellness Center where all are welcome to experience wellness in a brand new way – body, soul, and spirit.

Moving forward our goal is always to keep our fingers on the pulse of our community and our eyes on God and the vision. Most importantly, we will prayerfully commit all our actions to God, support each other, and HAVE FUN!!

We look forward to working with you as we extend our hands and hearts to our parish family and the community beyond our walls.

Wellness Blessings, Body, Soul, and Spirit
Carolyn Rae Hyman, RN
Wellness Center Coordinator

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The Wellness Center Initiative represents a holistic approach to honoring the higher powers by honoring the miracle within ourselves, in body, mind and spirit – through proper habits of fitness, nutrition and mindset enhancement.

The SCULPTAFIT Team is honored to be a part of the initiative.

Below are a few words from Mother Ronnie which she posted as a Facebook Review, after her first month as a client of The SCULPTAFIT Studio:

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"Skinny-Fat" Syndrome and the Hidden Problem Within

“Skinny-Fat” Syndrome and the Hidden Problem Within

Published by on August 25, 2016 | Leave a response

Even if you’re in the majority of women, who are anywhere from 15 – 80 lbs overweight, you’ve probably heard the term “Skinny-Fat”… Maybe you even have a friend who considers herself, “Skinny-Fat”.

The term, “skinny-fat” refers to the type of woman who:

– looks great with clothes on
– isn’t “technically” overweight, *but her body composition (muscle-tissue to body-fat ratio) is WAY OFF though*
– doesn’t even need to lose any weight
– BUT, she hates the way she looks when naked (or trying on a swimsuit)
– she feels like her body is older than her actual age
– and the mushy muscles and saggy skin keep getting worse with time…

But that’s not the worst of it. See, the ‘secret problem’ with being “skinny fat” is all the bad stuff going on beneath the icky surface…

The Hidden (and Dangerous) Problem of Being “Skinny-Fat”

In the Women’s Fitness/Wellness world we call it “Skinny-Fat Syndrome”

Skinny Fat Syndrome

Sure the superficial aspects make her self-conscious, she doesn’t like to even go to the pool, or beach – and making love with the lights on is OUT OF THE QUESTION…

Yes, mushy muscles are weak, un-toned and give NO SUPPORT to the sagging skin on top of them, HOWEVER – the bigger problems, BELOW THE SURFACE, are the issues of health, longevity and aging rapidly.

A woman who is “skinny fat” is at risk for a host of illnesses, conditions and PREMATURE AGING, because…

Being Skinny Is One Thing – BUT BEING HEALTHY IS ANOTHER…

Skinny women can still be unfit and “out of shape”… They can still suffer from the following common health issues:

1 – Osteoporosis
2 – Heart Disease
3 – Metabolic Syndrome
4 – Diabetes
5 – Hormonal imbalance leading to loss of libido, loss of energy and loss of vitality for living
6 – Early onset atrophy/sarcopenia (loss of muscle tissue, which means your family has to push you around in a wheelchair, etc)
7 – plus a few others… (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, mental decline, etc…)

When all these things start to snowball, it’s VERY hard to stop and reverse the momentum.

However, we’ve been able to do it for many of our “skinny-fat” clients here in the SCULPTAFIT Studio, but it does take a little time. However, when a woman thinks about the rest of her life and how she wants it to be the best, taking a few months to fix what is wrong is well worth it… (plus we make it SWEETLY fun in here and the women coming together are forming bonds, friendships and ‘magic’ that is inspiring each other to higher levels wellness and enjoyment of LIFE).

Listen, there is no surgery, beauty treatment or magic pill that can reverse all the things you just read about. All those things are selling you a high-priced pipe-dream, a proposed “quick-fix” that leaves most women disappointed and even more depressed…

Disappointment and depression eventually turn into hopelessness and then desperation – which fuels a new search for something “to fix my problems” This perpetuates the reactionary and dysfunctional approach to women’s health… When in reality, what is needed is a proactive approach to wellness and anti-aging.

The good news is, we can help you PROACTIVELY fix the things that are on the decline.

We can help you reignite the dormant parts of your body, mind and spirit to:

A – rejuvenate your shape
B – reactivate your muscle-tone (get you feeling GOOD about being naked or in a swimsuit again)
C – regain your strength
D – reinvigorate your zest for life
E – revitalize your youthful energy
F – reawaken the goddess within you (regardless of age)… and ALL that comes from that…

Truth is, you have many years to go on this earth. So don’t let the downward spiral continue, because the regret and despair only get worse. Take back control of your life, your body and your health…

…Because YOU deserve to be your best, not just for yourself – but for your loved ones as well.


Proper fitness isn’t a leisure pursuit – it is the ONLY PROVEN way to reverse the physiological aging process of the body and brain, to allow you to live life to the FULLEST.

We make it safe, fun, gentle and enjoyable with our proprietary method FOR WOMEN ONLY. But don’t take my word for it, just see what one of our clients said recently after her second week here;

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“Hi Melanie, Nikki, Kaci, Joey… I just wanted to send this quick note of appreciation.

In the last 2 weeks I’ve come so far. It’s strange because I’ve tried some other programs in the past and put in so much more effort and strain, but I NEVER saw or felt the benefits that I’m getting here with you guys. What you do is so different and doable, yet you feel the changes almost day to day.

Everything that was sagging, dropping and drooping is now starting to lift, perk, firm and tone. And my shape is forming in a way I could never have imagined.

Before I heard about your method through Lisa, I was really at a loss. Feeling so weak, hating the way I looked without clothes on, feeling like I was aging in fast-forward mode, and just getting more and more concerned about my health.

I have kids, and I’ve remarried to an amazing gentleman, and I want to be around for everyone, but I want to be my best. And I now know what I’m doing with you is bringing me to that place. And I just want to let you know how grateful I am for finding your Studio, and for what you all do there on a daily basis.

This is what I need, this is what most women need. Let me know if there is any way I can help to spread your message to help more women find your amazing approach.”

Bless you guys… and THANK YOU!! xo
~Sara
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If you’re still reading this, you probably need the same type of solution for your life.

So, let me invite you in for a Free Sample Session Experience…

Reverse the “Skinny-Fat” Syndrome with a Free SCULPTAFIT Sample Session; which includes:

1 – a Complete SCULPTAFIT Sample Session class & Studio Tour (you’ll know exactly what proper tonging, shaping & anti-aging exercise is like)

2 – Take-Away “Firm, Shape & Tone” Cheat-Sheet: with notes/suggestions on what you can do on your own

3 – Free print copy of Joey’s book “Fatness to Fitness” – which includes the 28-Day Eating Plan, to help REBUILD your body with all meals, foods, beverages, snacks, etc…
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Here’s what to do RIGHT NOW if you want one of these limited free spots:

A – Call or text me (Nikki) asap at: 904-891-3680
B – Or email me now: Nikki@SCULPTAFIT.com (please include your phone number to make things faster)

At minimum, you’ll finish your Sample Session KNOWING EXACTLY what you should be doing to tone-up, rebuild the mushy muscles, be in shape and get healthy again.

Oh and here’s another post from Elaine, another “wise woman” who is a sweet client here at SCULPTAFIT:
Elaine

Reverse the “Skinny-Fat” Syndrome with a Free SCULPTAFIT Sample Session; which includes:

1 – a Complete SCULPTAFIT Sample Session class & Studio Tour (you’ll know exactly what proper tonging, shaping & anti-aging exercise is like)

2 – Take-Away “Firm, Shape & Tone” Cheat-Sheet: with notes/suggestions on what you can do on your own

3 – Free print copy of Joey’s book “Fatness to Fitness” – which includes the 28-Day Eating Plan, to help REBUILD your body with all meals, foods, beverages, snacks, etc…
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Here’s what to do RIGHT NOW if you want one of these limited free spots:

A – Call or text me (Nikki) asap at: 904-891-3680
B – Or email me now: Nikki@SCULPTAFIT.com (please include your phone number to make things faster)

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The Core & Kegel Contraction Combo Anti-Aging Exercise

3 Best Anti-Aging Exercises Every Woman Should Know

Published by on August 22, 2016 | Leave a response

As you read this helpful article, keep in mind – it doesn’t matter if you’re in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or 60’s (or even your 70’s!). Because…

It’s NEVER too early, and it’s NEVER too late, to make proper exercise a natural part of your lifestyle. Especially if you want to slow/reverse the aging process and shed the excess fat that has been accumulating on your body.

As all of our female clients here in the Studio will agree, there are actually A LOT MORE “best anti-aging exercises” than the 3 we are highlighting today.

But to get you started, or “back onto”, the right path to proper fitness, wellness and longevity – we’ll focus on these 3 unique and safe, Anti-Aging Exercises for now…

A quick side note about “Anti-Aging”… When you reduce/remove excess fat and flab from the female body, while increasing natural fitness that also involves the mind – you get a cascade effect that not only slows down the aging process, but also reverses a lot of premature aging that the average woman has suffered through. Certainly a truth for women in their 40’s and 50’s, but even better; this holds true even for women in their 60’s and 70’s.

These exercise photos have been taken out of our recent “Female Fat-Loss & Fitness Studio Configuration #4”, featuring me (“The Bodfather”) and certified SCULPTAFIT Coach Kaci, “The Sage”…

Staggered-Stance Safety-Band Push-down Anti-Aging Exercise

Staggered-Stance Safety-Band Push-down Anti-Aging Exercise

1 – Staggered-Stance Safety-Band Push-down

Three things that decrease with each passing year in the women who is inactive, or exercising improperly are; muscle-tone, healthy posture and strength of balance.

As muscle tone decreases, everything sags, drops and looks flabby. When posture goes bad, neck and back issues become more prevalent and there is higher risk of injury. And when balance decreases, risk of falls increases and lack of mobility begins to limit lifestyle…

The Staggered-Stance Safety-Band Push-down addresses these 3 problems in a safe, compound movement that any woman can do – and progressively improve at, as physical ability increases (at the SCULPTAFIT Studio we call this “Aging in Reverse”).

The Core & Kegel Contraction Combo Anti-Aging Exercise

The Core & Kegel Contraction Combo Anti-Aging Exercise

2 – The Core & Kegel Contraction Combo

In middle-age and beyond many women begin to lose control of the pelvic floor and this results in various issues ranging from incontinence to decreased sexual function, and several others in between.

The pelvic floor is made of many muscles, and like all muscles, if they are not used & stimulated safely and properly they become atrophied and lose their functional abilities. For many women, the decline of pelvic health is often linked to postpartum changes in muscle, tendon and connective tissue structure and integrity. And for others it’s simply a result of sedentary aging.

The good news is, these ill effects can be reversed.

The Core & Kegel Contraction Combo safely activates, stimulates and rejuvenates the pelvic region. This renews and strengthens a woman’s biological control and functional performance of the area often referred to as “the center of the universe”.

The Trouble-Zone Slim & Tone Anti-Aging Exercise

The Trouble-Zone Slim & Tone Anti-Aging Exercise

3 – The Trouble-Zone Slim & Tone

Legs, buns, hips and thighs. Almost every woman wants improvements in those areas and the Trouble-Zone Slim & Tone does just that.

There are 90 muscles in the female lower body, and as women age those muscle become mushy, weak and deflated. They sag and lose their shape. As women become less active in middle-age the issues become even more visible.

Doing the wrong types of exercise won’t help (and sometimes make things worse).

The critical key is to properly re-activate those 90 muscles, to burn away excess flab and lift, tone, tighten & shape the glutes, thighs and legs.

Not only does the lower body regain an aesthetically pleasing look, BUT, there is also better strength, stamina, balance and functional stability that makes daily living awesome and combats the aging process like magic.

Above you see what these gentle and safe exercise do individually. But there’s even more anti-aging ‘magic’ when these moves are combined.

The synergy of the 3 moves combined results in the following:

1 – Deep Core Activation: strengthens lower-back, tightens belly & midriff
2 – Pelvic Floor Re-activation: reverses incontinence, decreases lower back & hip pain, improves sexual performance
3 – Postural Muscle Stimulation: prevents forward roll of shoulders, strengthens paravertebrals, prevents spine from ‘forward hunch’
4 – Neuromuscular Regeneration: increases neural pathways to muscles and enhances nerve to muscle communication
5 – Balance/Vestibular Re-conditioning: helps prevent falls and injuries that result from falls
6 – Cardiovascular Conditioning: improves stamina and heart & lung capacity, decreases risk of heart disease
7 – Body-Mind Re-connection: enhances well-being and body-image, decreases stress
8 – Functional Strength Improvements: makes all activities of living easier and gives ability to ” do more”
9 – Body-Fat Reduction & Muscle-Tone Enhancement: improves aesthetic appearance and confidence, as well as overall health and longevity…

When your doctor says: “You really need to start exercising…” …it’s for all the reasons above, and then some.

As you can see, the benefits are profound. And we take that to the “N-th” degree, in a very gentle and well-planned way, here in the SCULPTAFIT Studio via our 16 Station Circuit Configuration…

The 16 station Studio Configuration (which we we strategically modify every 4 weeks), not only induces variety into our female clients’ programs, but by design, the synergistic effect they produce on the body and mind is one that triggers positive changes with each passing week, while minimizing any risk of injury – in a unique way that is enjoyable and realistic for women in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s…

The physiological enhancements of “anti-aging” listed above – then give way to the following “next level” benefits:

A – Higher Self-esteem and Self-confidence
B – Better Moods and Mindset
C – Positive Outlook on Life
D – No Longer Worried About Health
E – Enhanced Body-Image and Self-worth
F – Looks Forward to Social Gatherings
G – Family Appreciates the Improved & Healthier Version of Her
H – Performance in ALL Activities of Living Is Stronger

To summarize, proper exercises aimed at “Anti-Aging” are NOT supposed to hurt, feel uncomfortable or put a woman at risk of injury…

But rather, they should feel natural, enjoyable and be something a woman can do for decades to come – so she can continue to put the brakes on Father Time’s regularly scheduled plan of aging. And he can go “rapidly age” someone else, because YOU now have your own plans 🙂

Since you’ve read this far, there’s a VERY good chance you’re ready to start taking care of yourself the way you know you should be…

So, these are your 2 best options:

Best Option 1– If you want to take a FREE baby-step first, then email Nikki here ASAP and ask if there are “any more Free SCULPTAFIT Sample Session Packages left?” (Please INCLUDE your best phone number, as those who do get priority contact and access to any Sample Session Package that might be available here in the Studio.)

Best Option 2– Or, if you’ve seen and heard everything you need in the article above, and you’re ready “get on yourself on the right track once and for all”, then Send Nikki a note here, to see if we have any Private-Client Spots open.

Option 3 – If you just want to get started at home for now, then consider our Complimentary 7-Day “Slim & Tone at Home” Program Here. (No Charge 🙂

Melanie

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"Letting Yourself Go" Is Choice (But it Can Be REVERSED)

How Mature Women Get Youthfully Fit & Incredibly Healthy

Published by on July 26, 2016 | Leave a response

Proper fitness is a woman’s critical connection to her best self…

It is one of the essential ways for her to protect, honor and optimize her body and mind for living with strength every day, and for years to come.

The actions of fitness (properly structured exercise) should provide a place where her body and mind can work together in a pleasant and enjoyable way. If the venue or method is not enjoyable, then there is an inherent obstacle that will take her off her desired path of wellness, longevity and optimal health.

A fitness program that hurts, feels isolating, and is just not enjoyable is most likely going to end by putting the woman back at the starting point again, still searching for “the right thing to do”.

unhealthy and out of shape by choice

“Letting Yourself Go” Is a Choice, But it Can Be REVERSED

But, it doesn’t have to end that way. Let me show you…

First we’ll list the common struggles of the average, middle-aged woman. Because it is these ongoing issues that falsely make a woman feel “older” than she actually is, and they are what falsely mask her youthful characteristics and drain her true zest for living life the way she “really” wants to.

Typical Complaints of Mature Women

1 – Gaining more weight every year (clothes getting tighter, etc)

[ SIDE NOTE: While some women actually never gain excess weight, they still do “get out of shape” and unhealthy. Their muscles start to deflate and sag, their skin gets loose, they feel weak, depressed and without their mojo, etc.. Some describe it as being “skinny fat”. But the majority of women in middle-age do struggle with the gradual increase of more and more body-fat. Not only is it asking for an early death but it makes every day an uphill battle physically, mentally and emotionally. ]

2 – Feeling very sluggish and low on energy

3 – Aches and pains that never seem to go away

4 – Decreasing ability to move with ease

5 – Brain fog and slower mind function

6 – Depressed, moody, less desire to be social

7 – Need for more medications to treat various conditions

8 – Fearful of what her future looks like…

The list is longer but the message is clear…

But what about the woman who DOES try some of the traditional fitness offerings out there, and then experiences injury, ongoing discomfort, more weight gain and bulkiness, or just flat out lack of desired results to warrant the stressful & unrealistic efforts?

The answer is simple: When we do the ‘wrong thing’, we will not get the desired results and outcome. In fact, we often get the opposite, with things getting worse. This is a VERY common story among many women who’ve made sincere attempts to get herself back.

Which takes us into the critical info of this article:

What Is a Woman to Do, In Order to Regain Her Health, Wellness and Youthful Energy for Life?

First let’s highlight some of the fitness offerings a woman must avoid:

The “Mature” Woman SHOULD NOT Do The Following Workouts

1 – Gym-style, weight-lifting and traditional machines (weight stack, cable/pulley, etc..)

2 – HIITcamps (aka fitness boot camps)

3 – Crossfit

4 – Tabata

5 – Or any other high-impact, fast-paced, high risk, highly strenuous type of fitness program…

Those ARE NOT for you. That kind of wear and tear on the body (and mind) is totally unnecessary, because there are other ways to reactivate, reawaken and reignite the body’s dormant potential and capabilities…

The correct approach to proper fitness for middle-aged women should:

A – Burn away the excess body-fat:
BENEFITS = disease/health risk decreases dramatically; can fit into smaller clothes, comfortable in “cuter” outfits, etc…

B – Rebuild lost muscle-tone:
BENEFITS = body regains shape, firmness and perkiness; feel better being naked, better body image, improved strength and stamina

C – Improve balance and agility:
BENEFITS = ability to participate in fun activities, decreased risk of injuries

D – Rejuvenate her dormant ‘mojo’:
BENEFITS = increases natural appeal & attractiveness, more ‘youthful’ zest and enhanced intimacy

E – Increase self-confidence:
BENEFITS = greater enjoyment of life, desire to do things you feared in the past

F – Renew a sense of ‘life control’:
BENEFITS = less stress and drama in your life, more time to spend where you want and how you want

G – Enhance moods and happiness:
BENEFITS = greater emotional stability, friends and loved ones want to be around you more and they are also positively affected as well

H – Reignite her joy for life:
BENEFITS = less worrying about everything, finding joy in little things as well as bigger things

I – Reawaken the woman her family needs, and wants, the most:
BENEFITS = you feel valued, special and loved and you live with a level of vitality and positivity that enhances the lives and spirits of those closest to you

In essence, the right method can put a woman back in touch with herself, her “true” self. It can reconnect her mind with her body and make them work as one again and in effect, reawaken her true spirit – the real her.

And it can do so without the agony, the pain, the discomfort and the dread that comes with anything we hate doing. All it takes is a properly matched fitness program that addresses her most pressing needs…

Here are the critical components to a Female Focused Fitness Program for “Mature” Ladies:

1 – Low-Impact: So, instead of a HIIT exercise program, she wants to follow a LIIT based method (LIIT stands for Low-Intensity Interval-Training)

2 – Controlled, slower movements, instead of high-paced, high-risk movements

3 – Whole-body approach with emphasis on female problem-areas and trouble-zones

4 – Time efficient so it can be a realistic part of her weekly schedule

5 – Includes flexibility for increased range of motion and injury prevention

6 – Fun and Enjoyable, in a community of like-minded, positive-spirited women

7 – Must include support for travel, so she can stay on the program even when on the road.

8 – Must include mental stimulation, supportive atmosphere and ongoing guidance

When the above elements are included and combined, a certain type of subtle magic takes over and predictable changes and improvements begin to happen…

Improvements Trigger the Strong Desire for MORE

This then fuels the desire to continue, to want more of these positive enhancements…

In turn these changes then flow over into all other areas of a woman’s life. She begins to see herself differently, she sees the world differently… Her outlook on life becomes progressively more positive and the people around her notice the new her emerging from the shadows…

This new her is actually the youthful version of her. It’s the version she remembers from long ago, when she had more self-confidence, more happiness, more love of life, more control and more mojo…

woman resurrected and reawakened

Resurrected, Renewed, Reawakened

The youthful woman hidden inside the hardened, dark and layered shell, begins to break out of that shell, and eventually she reemerges as the wiser version of her youthful self… Fit, healthy, energetic – and a positive influence and role model to those around her.

She has found a way to fix the things that have been dragging her down. She now has what she needs to reverse the visible symptoms of premature aging and to reduce the risk of disease and age-related disability.

She now realizes that youth isn’t defined by a chronological number. It is defined by your state of mind, body and spirit. In essence, she chooses “how young” she wants to be.

A proactive approach to proper fitness & wellness is one of those key choices, and is the critical foundation, of an optimized and balanced life… A life lived to the fullest, as it was meant to be.

I’ll close with this thought; “The woman who has her health has a thousand wishes – the woman who doesn’t, has only one wish.”

How Many Wishes Do You Have?

Joey Atlas
Founder, SCULPTAFIT – The Method for Women
116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Suite 103
Saint Johns, FL 32259

Since you’ve read this far, you’re probably ready to start taking care of yourself the way you know you should be…

So, these are your 2 best options:

Best Option 1– If you want to take a FREE baby-step first, then email Nikki here ASAP and ask if there are “any more Free SCULPTAFIT Sample Sessions left?” (Please INCLUDE your best phone number, as those who do get priority contact and access to any Sample Session that might be available here in the Studio.)

Best Option 2– Or, if you’ve seen and heard everything you need in the video and posts above, and you’re ready “get on your program”, then Send Nikki a note here, to see if we have any Private-Client Spots open.

Option 3 – If you just want to get started at home for now, then consider our Complimentary 7-Day “Slim & Tone at Home” Program Here. (No Charge 🙂

Melanie

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AND please do share this helpful article with all your friends. Just post the link on facebook, or share via email. They’ll LOVE you for it! 🙂

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Anti-Aging Super-Natural Chocolate Mousse

“Anti-Aging” Super-Natural Chocolate Mousse

Published by on July 20, 2016 | Leave a response

Here’s where the “Anti-Aging” comes from with this recipe…

First, you are replacing a “bad” food/recipe with a nutrient dense one… one made with all natural ingredients loaded with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and anti-oxidants.

Second – that ‘switch’ of ingredients removes chemical additives, preservatives, GMO sugars, processed flours, etc… which ALL lend to aging the body and brain faster. With those gone from the equation, we open the door to fill out bodies and brain with much needed “life sustaining & health enhancing” nutrients…

Ok.. Time to Go “Super-Natural”…

One of the biggest challenges most people face when making a nutritional lifestyle/mindset shift is the idea of “giving up desserts”…

Well, truth is – that’s not an excuse or an obstacle any more – for 2 reasons:

1 – There are so many ways to make incredibly healthy desserts, that not only taste better than “regular” desserts – but also deliver a magnitude of nutrient values that the “other” stuff can’t even come close to.

2 – And if you want some of the “really bad” regular desserts – you can still sneak some in here and there, as long as the rest of your fitness and nutrition habits are “in the right zone”.

It really all depends on where you’re at in regards to your lifetime journey of wellness, your mindset, and living to the max… more specifically, how far you’ve evolved.

But – today we focus on reason #1 =>> “so many ways to make incredibly healthy desserts”
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The former brand of cacao powder I used to use had a D-lish looking recipe for natural chocolate mousse on the back. So, I saved the bag, ordered the ingredients from Amazon (see links below via recipe list)… And eventually got around to actually making this mind & body pleaser.

BUT – I did it with a few mild ‘Atlas Tweaks’ to make it even better! Below is the version that is guaranteed to knock your socks off. You’ll see what I mean when you try it for yourself 🙂

We all know – when you have the right tools – it’s MUCH easier to get the right results…

So, to make sure I nailed this recipe on the first shot, I bought the Ninja Master Prep (HIGHLY recommended) for food & dessert recipes, just like the one I’m sharing with you today… (you should be able to use an old-school blender – a decent food processor should do the job too).

– 6 Tbsp Organic Cacao Powder
– 2 Cups Organic Cashews (Raw or Roasted)
– 4 Tbsp Organic Coconut Sugar
– 1 Tbsp Organic Stevia Powder
– 4 Tbsp Organic Coconut Oil
– ½ tsp Organic Vanilla Bean Powder
– 2 cups Organic Almond Milk
– 1 Heavy Pinch of Sea-Salt

>>Step 1: Blend almond milk and cashews in food processor, or blender, until smooth.

Use rubber spatula or spoon (while motor is ‘off’) to mix evenly – and then blend a bit more for even consistency.

>>Step 2: Add rest of ingredients and blend on slow speed until mixture becomes silky smooth.

Again – Use rubber spatula or spoon (while motor is ‘off’) to mix evenly – and then blend a bit more for even consistency.

>>Step 3: Take a secret taste to “make sure it tastes good”. Then refrigerate overnight to have for snack or dessert the next day.

This wouldn’t be complete without a few photos…

This is a double batch that Joey Jr (Joe) actually made recently. (I only stepped in to give it the official Atlas Touch – and snap these photos.)

Healthy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Healthy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Here it is – just before putting it into the refrigerator to chill for a bit:

Healthy Chocolate Mousse

Healthy Chocolate Mousse



Order your ingredients at the links above (or pick up at the market) and give this a try ASAP. …And let us know how you like it, after you’ve had a chance to make it, and taste it.

“Delicious can also be NUTRITIOUS!!”

– Joey Atlas
Founder, SCULPTAFIT – The Method for Women

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The SCULPTAFIT Experience Video; for Women Only

Published by on July 10, 2016 | Leave a response

This is the first rendition of our “See What Fitness for Mature Women Looks Like” Video that will soon be hosted on the home page of this website.

We have a few other similar videos in the works, that go deeper into who we serve, why this is the PERFECT method (for mature women), updated private-client results, and how this all came to be (it’s an awesome story and when you see it on video, it will amaze you (so stay tuned for that one too).

“The SCULPTAFIT Experience” Video:

Subtle Secrets Every Woman Should Hear…
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I can give you a summary of what you’ll see in the video right here… But, it’s better to just click the ‘play’ button so you don’t miss any of the ‘details’…

And when you’re done with the mesmerizing and entertaining video, you’ll want to give these recent posts a quick read. The one from Dani is a recent review she left on our public facebook page, and the others are posts of gratitude which our clients share inside the private SCULPTAFIT Facebook Accountability Group

SCULPTAFIT Private-Client Dani Review

SCULPTAFIT Private-Client Feedback and Gratitude

We hope you enjoyed all that and we hope something here has inspired YOU to take proper action in regaining your “self” and getting your personal health and wellness on the right track…

Nobody else can do it for you… Only YOU can do it – and we are here to help you…

Since you’ve read this far, you’re probably ready to start taking care of yourself the way you know you should be…

So, these are your 2 best options:

Best Option 1– If you want to take a FREE baby-step first, then email Nikki here ASAP and ask if there are “any more Free SCULPTAFIT Sample Sessions left?” (Please INCLUDE your best phone number, as those who do get priority contact and access to any Sample Session that might be available here in the Studio.)

Best Option 2– Or, if you’ve seen and heard everything you need in the video and posts above, and you’re ready “get on your program”, then Send Nikki a note here, to see if we have any Private-Client Spots open.

Option 3 – If you just want to get started at home for now, then consider our Complimentary 7-Day “Tone at Home” Program Here. (No Charge 🙂

Melanie

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5 WORST Exercises for Women; Avoid ’em!

Published by on June 24, 2016 | Leave a response

FAIR WARNING: If you’re a traditional fitness instructor or personal trainer, this article is probably going to make you mad…

And that’s ok, because I’m NOT writing this for you. I’m writing it for the women who’ve tried these exercises and wonder why they are brutal, uncomfortable and do NOT “feel right” to them…

The following “traditional” exercises are responsible for an array of injuries, ranging from hernias to hemorrhoids – and may things in between (you may be nodding your head in agreement right now…).

And even with the dangers they present – there is, and will always be a devout, crowd who “will never give these up” – until the injuries are so severe that they have no choice of course. (then it’s time to face reality and consider ‘change’ – or evolution rather).

But for today, the key is to let you know what to avoid – AND more importantly, what direction you should venture into, in order to still honor, develop and maintain a level of fitness that helps improve your life, INSTEAD OF making more problems for you…

On that note. Here… We… GO:

Worst Exercise #1: The Painful Smith-Machine Squat

Painful Smith Machine Squats

Painful Smith Machine Squats

Yep, the one with the bar across the back of the upper shoulders, and the bar goes up and down the guideposts. Talk about unnatural positions and movements…

There are women reading this right now saying; “I knew that was a crazy exercise when that trainer made me try it!! UGH!”

If Little Miss Gym Chickie wants to “get her squat on” – there are plenty of gyms where she can do that. Eventually though, when her neck is wrenched and her back is jacked, she’ll be looking for something a little more sane, sensible and effective. And we’ll be happy to show her some awesome alternatives to get the life-enhancing results, without grinding her body into mush.

The point here is for you to now know that you don’t need to break your back and damage your knees in order to get the fitness results you desire and deserve. Which takes us to #2…

Worst Exercise #2: The Stiff-Leg Dead-Lift

Stiff Leg Dead Lift

Stiff Leg Dead Lift: Asking for Injury

First – any exercise with the word “dead” in it should be a clue…

Second – take a look at sweetie pie model girl in the photo. How natural does that position look?

Right… Not too natural.

But here are the big “no no’s” women must be aware of. Her legs are almost straight and she’s leaning over with weights in her hands. Aren’t we supposed to lift things from the ground with knees bent, so we protect the back and use the body properly? (and people wonder where these gym injuries come from…)

…And even though she’s leaning all the way over (torso horizontal to ground) – she’s looking forward with her neck in a 90 degree angle (head vertical to ground)! What for!!??

Third, now here’s the kicker. She’s holding dumbbells in her hands, and even though they are light – they are placing a risky stress-force on her spine and discs.

Want to know how many women (and men) have been injured by this “popular” gym exercise? The answer is: “A LOT” …and then when you consider the idea of people using heavier weights and barbells – you see why chiropractors & physical therapists LOVE people who are into “weight-lifting”.

On to #3 we go…

Worst Exercise #3: Brutal Sit-ups

It’s mind-bending to think the old-school sit-up hasn’t been banned from elementary school fitness tests yet. Just nuts…

Seriously, just going to a timed plank will save many young backs and also be a better ‘test’ of core/abdominal strength & stamina.

Brutal Sit-ups: Bad for the Neck & Back

Brutal Sit-ups: Bad for the Neck & Back

Listen, for those select few who’ve been genetically gifted with an athletic type body, and have trained their way to ‘Sit-upVille’, then have at it if you love them. BUT, truth be told sit-ups are NOT for the average woman. And I don’t say ‘average’ in a belittling way, on the contrary – the ‘average’ woman is a Goddess. Enough said there.

A woman’s mid-section and core can benefit from tremendously from exercises that do not involve the risky and uncomfortable “sit-up”. For example; modified basic planks, pelvic floor lifts, Hi-Lo band turns, etc… those are foundational moves we teach here in the SCULPTAFIT Studio… and our Ladies LOVE them 🙂

Worst Exercise #4: Isolation Bicep Curl

See the look on this woman’s face? That’s called “confused and not really sure what the hell I’m doing…”

Isolation Bicep Curl: ULTIMATE TIME-WASTER

Isolation Bicep Curl: ULTIMATE TIME-WASTER

She may have read a magazine article, or had her trainer friend write up a gym routine for her… But there she is, sitting on a gym bench, one dumbbell in her lap, the other in her hand and she’s doing her “Ultimate Time-Waster Curls”

She does 12 each arm, all the while wondering; “Is this even doing anything for me?” She does a few more sets as per the tips and guidance she got from other sources – and before she knows it, 15 minutes are gone from her life and now she’s going to take a stab at what other “isolation” moves she should do to “get into shape”…

A few weeks later she throws in the towel and “gives up” because she was spending so much time in the gym and not seeing the results she was expecting. (Sound Familiar??)

Life is too short to be spending 90 minutes in the gym, 5 or 6 days a week. For most women, that is just flat-out unrealistic and not happening. For women who are clients at the Studio here, they are in and out in about 45 minutes, 3 times per week doing “the Method” – and the results are enough to make all the other ladies they know ‘envious’.

Worst Exercise #5: Kettlebell Swing

Ok, so now we venture into something a bit more “hardcore”.. Kettlebell workouts.

Again – if kettlebells are YOUR thing, and you have the physical ability to handle them, and the willingness to risk unnecessary injury. Then have at it…

Kettlebell Swing: AVOID IT

Kettlebell Swing: AVOID IT

But let’s also be honest and let women know they don’t have to make these part of their fitness routine in order to get into amazing and healthy shape.

The move featured here, the ketllebell swing, is responsible for plenty of injuries (both male and female). Shoulders, wrists, upper-back, lower-back, and even “the privates” are all susceptible to some kind of damage. Even face-plants can result from a simple loss of balance on the downward drop. Anyway – whichever way you cut it these are just downright stupid…

See, the big question when venturing into any type of specific exercise or workout routine is; “WHY?” …Why am I selecting ___________ ? What are my goals? What are MY ABILITIES? And is the ‘thing’ I’m choosing 100% percent in line with MY NEEDS?

Simple.

So, there you have it.

But stay tuned for more, because there are MANY more exercises, in addition to the 5 above, to add into the “Worst” category. And we’ll bring those to you very soon. In the meantime, please do share this article with your friends who can use the candid insight and helpful info we create here for the women who need it the most.

You deserve to know what others aren’t willing (or able) to write about.

And if that article totally hits home with you, then consider that you might be a perfect fit in the SCULPTAFIT community. So, please get in touch as we’d love to help you reach your best self, both inside and out.

If you live locally (St Johns/South Mandarin), you have 2 sweet options to choose from:

1 – You can start with our Free 7-Day “Tone at Home” Primer Program (click link for access)Joey-Atlas-Cartoon1-221x300

2 – Or you can request a FREE “SCULPTAFIT Studio Sample Session”. We only offer 4 of these per month and they go VERY FAST. But if you get one, you’ll be GLAD you did! So just click here and request a Studio Sample Session on the form, and Nikki will be in touch with you..

Thanks for reading – and PLEASE DO share this article with any other local women you know who will benefit from reading it.

Have any thoughts, questions, comments, virtual hugs you want to share? Just post below – that space is for YOU 🙂

We hope to see you soon,

– Joey, Melanie, Nikki – The SCULPTAFIT Team

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Week #1 of “The NEW Way of Fitness for Women”

Published by on June 10, 2016 | 16 Responses

It’s Friday, almost the end of the first Official Week in Operation of the brand new SCULPTAFIT Studio for Women here in Saint Johns/South Mandarin… And boy do we have a LOT to share with you.

We Jump Right In…

1 – Our first group of “eager and ready” women have set the tone for what SCULPTAFIT is all about and exactly “who” it is for.

Just click play on this video and be prepared to hear things you NEVER heard before:

If Lisa, Delcene, Tambra, Dionne and Terri don’t awaken your mind to a whole new world of possibilities for you – then maybe the other videos we’ll be posting next week will 🙂

2 – New friendships are being made and horizons are expanding.

At the core of this whole endeavor lies a common thread:

Each woman joining us at the Studio (as different as some of them may appear on the surface) is at a place in life where they “KNOW THEY NEED THIS”… and they know if they don’t place priority on their health and wellness – then their life from here forward will continue to become a harder struggle… An uphill battle that just gets tougher and tougher as the months and years pass by…

They know the superficial aspects of being “out of shape” is a representation of what is brewing “inside”:

1 – Adult onset diabetes
2 – Risk of osteoporosis
3 – Risk of early heart disease
4 – Exacerbation of menopause symptoms
5 – And several others every middle-aged women already knows about…

These women coming together at SCULPTAFIT know “there is strength in numbers” and they know there is even more strength when everyone is moving in the same direction – supporting, inspiring and motivating each other in the process…

Official Opening: Day One at the 1st SCULPTAFIT Studio

Official Opening: Day One at the 1st SCULPTAFIT Studio

3 – The Studio is taking on the feel of a “safe haven”…

…A place where each woman can relax, be herself and focus on what is most important to her, her health and well-being – fully KNOWING that everyone else in the room is not only there for herself – but also to support each other… Very powerful – and very special to see.

Nikki

Nikki


We opened the Studio with 2 mantras we developed over the last few months. One mantra is for the start of every session in the Studio and the 2nd mantra is for the end of every session. These mantras are quickly taking on meaning and becoming part of the ‘language’ we all share here…

We hope you at least give yourself the chance to experience what is happening here and maybe even become part of this positive, empowering and unique community of women who are living life to the fullest, on a solid foundation of optimal health and proper fitness.

>> Want to stop your downward spiral into poor health?

>> Want to get out of the personal “nowhere land” you feel you’re floating around in?

>> Want to achieve your best version of you – for yourself and your loved ones?

Then just call Nikki RIGHT NOW: 904-891-3680 so she can give you a tour of the Studio and further explain the Method, and how The SCULPTAFIT Coaching Team can guide you down the path of positive progress in a way that not only feels amazing, but is amazing in more ways than we can even put into words…
SCULPTAFIT Saint Johns Magazine Photo Shoot

Oh – and one more thing! lol.. yes, even though I’m “a guy”, I’m still around the Studio at certain times, so I hope to meet you soon! But make it fast because the girls may not let me be around too much as things get busier and busier…

Crazy to think I might not be allowed in the place I created! LOL… Ah well – all good!!

Joey “Atlas” Gennusa
Chief Enhancement Orchestrator
SCULPTAFIT – The Method for Women

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