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Top Ten Reasons NOT to Train at BodyScapes in Newton Highlands….

10.  For the first time, I don’t have any resolutions to get fit, feel stronger or have any more energy than I already have.  #thanksallset

9.  Ample parking?  Who cares - I prefer to stress over being late to a class or workout because I enjoy driving around desperately searching for a spot or panicking because I don’t have quarters for the meters.

8.  I have some dumbbells and one of those big blow-up stability balls at home, I even got a kettle-bell for the holidays and am motivated to workout at home...consistently.  Mid-winter. When I’m tired. When my kids kept me up. After a night out with co-workers. Because it's Monday...because it's Friday...Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. My bed is super comfy and my covers are just so super warm...etc etc etc

7.  I’m not among the 99% of all human beings who begin losing ½-1%  muscle mass per year after the age of 30 without dedicated weight-training.  I’m good.

6. Who needs accountability...I have no problem getting out of bed for a 6:30AM workout.

5.  A staple in Newton, O'Hara’s Food & Spirits and a neighborhood newcomer, Walnut Grille are right next door...I don’t want to be tempted to meet my family there for a healthy dinner after my workout, or check out the newest vegetarian experience in Boston. check-please?

4. Clean, well-lit facilities with upscale amenities just don’t do it for me.  I prefer dungeon-like weight-rooms, with locker rooms resembling something out of a 1970’s Stephen King film...

3.  I’m allergic to friendly, motivating and funny people - otherwise known as the BodyScapes training staff of fitness professionals.  Why would I want someone on my team focused on encouraging me to meet my goals.  Cough-sneeze-gag!

2.  I did great through the holiday season this year, kept up my workout routine and actually lost weight!

1.  I plan to use the Force to improve my health and well-being this year. Hey... it worked for Luke Skywalker.

Holiday Cram!

Season's Greetings!

With a 65 degree day lining up for tomorrow - it doesn't quite feel like the first days of Winter this year, but it's officially here!

‘Tis the season for holiday hubbub and hoopla....when our calendars get filled with work parties, social events and annual festive engagements.  The days get filled with extra trips to the malls, stores and markets to ensure we are all prepared for gift-exchanges, entertaining and numerous brunches, lunches and dinner parties.  How is it we all manage to make it through AND keep our sanity!?

I know for me, keeping fitness a priority during these weeks - affectionately referred to as the Trifector...starting in October with Halloween and carrying through Thanksgiving and the end of year - Hannukah, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year’s - ...man, what a rush.

It’s humbling to share that even as a trainer, I use the system of making and keeping an appointment to exercise.  Whether that is signing up for a yoga class or with a buddy to workout - the value of having an appointment and accountability is immeasurable.   

Bodyscapes Newton now features Cutting Edge Fitness 30 Minute Workouts. We are all on board to help keep you sane...and FIT through this wild ride of seasonal stress...whoops, I mean bliss!

Do you know someone who would love the opportunity to kick off the New Year with a kick-butt workout?

Stuck on last-minute holiday gift ideas??  

Do you have a coworker or loved one who is a fitness fanatic, or loves their appointments at Bodyscapes - consider giving the gift of good health this year.

Gift certificates for any amount to be used to COMMITTING to keeping fitness a priority through these times!

Happy & Healthy Holidays from our Fitness Family to Yours,

Bodyscapes featuring Cutting Edge Fitness 30 Minute Workouts