Don’t let negative wind chills and snowy forecasts freeze your motivation to keep your health-minded New Year’s Resolutions. Iola fitness gurus are here to tell you your health goals are within reach. THERE ARE psychological factors that Campbell puts into place when working with clients. The first is time.
“It’s the little things that can change your life,” said Roger Campbell, a fitness instructor and former owner of Gett Fitt fitness center. Campbell has been active in the health world for more than 20 years. He said many have the misconception that intensity in a workout is the most important attribute, but it’s really consistency.
Some might resist going to a gym to workout. Instead, doing little things around the house like cleaning can burn a lot of calories, Campbell said. Instead of traditional weights, place canned vegetables in a plastic sack to create one-pound dumbbells. Also, buying a $10 exercise band can help with complete strength training.
“You don’t have to be lifting heavy weights, it’s the consistency that is the key,” Campbell said.
One of his tricks at home is to not watch commercials. When they come on, Campbell gets up and moves around.
Jayme Browning, co-owner of Adrenaline Fitness, also said gallon jugs of water can be used as weights. For those who avoid the gym, she suggested doing body weight training by doing squats, push-ups, and abdominal crunches.
Browning and her husband, Jacob, began doing fitness classes in 2011 in the park. After a few moves, they have located their gym at 320 W. Garfield in Iola.
“We are a little unconventional here,” Browning said. “We believe our body is a machine.”
At their center, people can work on their own, take classes or schedule appointments to work with Jacob or Jayme.
The Brownings believe fitness is a lifestyle. Jayme had to re-learn how to walk after she was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a malignant bone tumor, at age 18. Pilates was a huge help for her to regain strength. She now teaches Pilates and encourages others to give it a try.
“My driving force to get active were my kids,” she said. Jacob is a certified personal trainer and believes in keeping not only his family active but also his clients.
“It takes a lot of time to get where you want to be,” Campbell said. “People ask me how long will it take to lose 20 pounds and I ask well how long did it take you to put it on and then double it.”
Most people quit before they see any results, Campbell said.
“When I work with people I take measurements but I don’t measure them again until six to eight weeks because they aren’t going to see the changes,” he said. “Our society wants fast and easy gratification.”
The second factor is being realistic. Campbell said you’re never going to have the same body as you did at 16. Instead he said people should aim to be the best they can be and live and be as healthy as they can.
Browning said a good reminder for people who are starting out with fitness is to be faithful to your choice.
“Focus on being confident in yourself and be happy with your progress,” Browning said. “Be dependent on yourself.”
Having a workout partner is another way to have successful results. Browning suggested find someone who will stick it out instead of giving up after it becomes hard. Or join a class.
Campbell teaches a “boot camp” at Gett Fitt throughout the week. Don’t let the name fool you. The class is designed from anyone from 10 to 110.
“Everyone can do it,” he said. “I have teenagers and more mature adults in my classes. We do cardio and strength training every day.”
He evaluates each individual before they begin working out. He asks about age, medications and health conditions. These are essential to help fit them with the very best workout.
“I promote a lot of aerobic activity and a favorite of mine is dancing,” he said. “I enjoy it so much I started teaching a ballroom class out at the college.”
Campbell’s classes are Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Adrenaline is open 24/7 for clients but the Brownings are available 8 a.m. to noon and then 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memberships are $20 a month. For more information contact them at 785-764-2144.
Other options in the area are Cedarbrook Fitness, 1810 East St., or indoor activities at the Iola Recreation Department, 500 Park Ave.
Don’t let winter woes ruin workouts
