In the Media
2005-01-05, The Edmonton Examiner
Make Your Resolution A Reality
The New Year is a blank slate; a defining time that prompts us to reflect upon the events of the past and define our goals for the future. Indeed, it is the most logical point to “resolve” to do things differently in the upcoming year.
At its very essence, a New Year’s resolution is a commitment to change. This change begins with a personal vow or a “resolution” to do things differently and the spirit to stay the charted course when routine beckons. A resolution born of personal desire and fortified with an unwavering commitment to accept change is a powerful vehicle for personal growth and spiritual transformation.
However, the demanding work schedules, family obligations and home improvements quickly returning as top priorities, New Year’s resolutions to “get fit” and “lose weight” are all too easily dismissed.
The commitment to “get in shape” means more than purchasing a gym membership or a treadmill. First and foremost, it means the willingness to make real changes and the inner drive to take the resolution, that hope for the New Year make it a reality. Declaring the resolution is the easy part; remaining committed to the goal for the 365 days to follow can test the soul.
Enter Defining Eve, Canada’s premier provider of personal training and fitness solutions for women. The team of personal trainers at Defining Eve are clearing dedicated to enhancing women’s lives through exercise.
Their new south side studio offers a wide variety of services designed to help you maintain a successful exercise routine and healthy lifestyle habits.
You can “wish” for a better body but do you have what it takes to make it a true resolution?
As personal trainers, we want nothing more than to see every single “New Year’s Resolutioner” achieve his or her fitness goals and will absolutely put our knowledge, expertise and sheer enthusiasm behind someone’s resolution to “get in shape”. If you are someone that resolved to “get in shape” this year, then we want to provide some guidance, wisdom and encouragement to help you along on your journey. Alexandra Senkow, personal trainer for Defining Eve knows that sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions can be a challenge and recommends taking the following steps to ensure that this is the year your resolution becomes a reality.
1 Set SMART goals: In order to increase your chances of being successful at achieving your goals ensure all your goals are ‘SMART’. Your goals should follow the guidelines:
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Realistic
T = Time Frame
2. Notice and appreciate the small changes in your body. The small changes are the building blocks for total transformation.
3. Invest in a good personal trainer. A personal trainer is a source of motivation and encouragement as well as a resource for the latest information on health, fitness and nutrition. Your personal trainer will help you define and reach your goals by designing a safe and effective workout program especially for you.
If you believe that you have what it takes, then seize the energy and magic of the New Year, make that resolution, affirm it as your reality and never let go.
Whether your goals are weight loss, body sculpting or increased confidence and energy, by following an exercise routine tailored to your unique needs, you will reach your fitness goals in a fraction of the time that it would take you on your own!
Whether you want to train first thing in the morning or late into the evening, at home, your office or in their studio, Defining Eve’s trainers are with you all the way to ensure you get the most from your efforts. After your first session you’ll wonder why you didn’t sooner!!
Call Defining Eve Personal Training at 482.7030 or visit www.definingeve.com for more information.
