Getting Personal

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2011-12-15T03:16:00.000-08:00

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2011-12-03T04:14:00.000-08:00

Zumba Class @ Forever Fit

w/ Nicole

Saturday December 17th 9-10am $10

Email mandy12lynn@hotmail.com to sign up

2011-11-17T04:11:00.000-08:00

Sweat Away Holiday Stress

By Mandy Greene

The holidays are right around the corner, and as you know a big part of the season is friends, family, food and STRESS. It is unavoidable, but you can certainly take a look at how to deal with and how to reduce unwanted tension. A great way to reduce holiday stress is by sweating it away! Physical activity is a proven way to minimize stress.

Why? Exercise decreases stress hormones, like cortisol, and increases endorphins. Endorphins are your body’s natural mood boosters! Another benefit is exercise promotes change. Typically when you exercise you go outdoors or to a gym, which takes you away from your stressful environment and places you in a more relaxing setting. Not only does exercise get you to change your scenery, but often times it changes your appearance. You can lose weight and tone up leading to a better sense of self and body image. When you feel better about yourself you are likely to be more social, which is another stress reliever.

How do you find time to exercise, and how can you stay motivated? These are common questions that I hear on a regular basis. Here are a few helpful tips... If you are usually the one doing the party planning, change it up this year. Plan a holiday party around an activity such as sledding or ice skating. Organize a family hike or neighborhood walk after the Thanksgiving feast. Since this is a busy time of year, and there is a lot of planning to be done... Plan your exercise. Put it right in your calendar so you have no excuses. Make an appointment with yourself. You could also start a new class or meet with a trainer for the five most stressful weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years. Wouldn’t it be nice to feel fabulous instead of frumpy when the clock strikes midnight?! If a class or a trainer still doesn’t fit into your schedule, buy a pedometer and make sure you take 10,000 step per day. This way you can count working, shopping and running around preparing for holiday parties as exercise.

Some other great activities that help with stress are yoga, pilates, karate, swimming, walking and running to name a few. Yoga and pilates connect your mind and body bringing you into a meditative state. Karate helps to release frustrations and develops self discipline. Along with the fitness benefits of swimming, the water itself has a soothing benefit that can help you to calm down and relax. Walking and running are social activities that can be done anywhere at anytime. These are just a few examples, but any type of movement will do the trick.

So here’s my challenge to you...Sweat five times per week during the five most stressful weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years. Let’s head into 2012 feeling great instead of waiting until 2012 to get fit!. Here's a ten minute workout that is guaranteed to make you sweat, or simply give us a call and get signed up with a trainer or take a class.

Sweat Away Holiday Stress 10 minute Challenge

Jump rope for 1 minute, Squat for 1 minute, Jump rope for 1 minute, Plank for 1 minute, Jump rope for 1 minute, Criss cross abs for 1 minute, Jump rope for 1 minute, Tricep dips for 1 minute, Jump rope for 1 minute, and march in place for 1 minute to cool down. Don’t forget to stretch!

Forever Fit

116 Main Street

Biddeford, ME 04005

www.4everfitbiddeford.com

207-282-6262

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2011-11-10T03:12:00.000-08:00

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2011-10-26T09:38:00.000-07:00

Fall Wellness Night

Thursday November 10th

7-9pm

Forever Fit
116 Main Street, Biddeford

Pamper yourself with a FREE evening of Pilates, meditation, yoga, massage, acupuncture, nutrition and much much more! Feel free to bring friends or family. Please RSVP by responding to this email or calling 282-6262.

We will be taking donations for the Stone Soup Kitchen at the door. Bring your canned goods!

Get with the Movement... TRX!!

2011-05-03T03:37:00.000-07:00

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Spring is in the air...

2011-03-09T13:17:00.000-08:00

Check out our Forever Fit Outdoors Clubs!

Walking Club

8 Weeks Starting Saturday May 7th

9:00-10:00am

$30 plus the cost of a T-shirt

Meet at local beaches and enjoy the fresh air with a motivating group! Proper walking instruction and stretching included.

Beginner Walk/Run Club

12 Weeks Starting Tuesday April 5th

5:00-6:00pm

$30 plus the cost of a T-shirt

Hit the streets and enjoy the fresh air with a motivating group! Proper walking/running instruction and stretching included.

Running Club

12 Weeks Starting Tuesday April 5th

6:00-7:00pm

$30 plus the cost of a T-shirt

Hit the streets and enjoy the fresh air with a motivating group! Proper running instruction and stretching included. Must be able to run up to 2 miles.

Biking Club

8 Weeks Starting Wednesday May 4th

7:00-8:30am

$30 plus the cost of a T-shirt

Hit the streets and enjoy the fresh air with a motivating group! Proper walking/running instruction and stretching included. Must have a road bike that is properly inspected.

Moms in Motion!

2011-02-16T12:38:00.000-08:00

I am excited to announce that I am officially a Moms in Motion leader! Judy Fox and I will be teaming up to coach a group of "moms" who are ready to put on their running shoes and hit the streets. The best part is you do not have to be a mom to join... sisters, friends, teachers, aunts, etc. feel free to join us! We welcome all levels, but you must be ready and willing to work hard in a motivating and fun atmosphere.

"A goal without a plan is just a wish." -Antoine de Saint Exupery

What is Moms In Motion®?

Moms In Motion® is a Global Network connecting Moms through Fitness, Fun & Philanthropy. Moms meet other moms with similar interests and fitness goals. They develop friendships and get the support and guidance they need to reach their goals. Through our Network, members interact and teams emerge around a shared fitness goal or interest. For more info go to momsinmotion.com.

Moms in Motion Orientation

Saturday March 19th

1:00pm

Forever Fit ~ 116 Main Street ~ Biddeford, ME

For more info email mandy12lynn@hotmail.com

Winter Wellness Night at Forever Fit!

2011-02-10T05:35:00.000-08:00

Save the Date!

Winter Wellness Night

Friday March 4th from 4-7pm

Forever Fit

116 Main Street Biddeford

Please RSVP!

Call 282-6262 or email mandy12lynn@hotmail.com

*Pamper yourself for in evening with body rolling, sole training, yoga, massage, integrated energy therapy, nutrition and much much more for FREE! Feel free to bring friends or family.

Why I LOVE willPower & grace!

2011-02-09T12:40:00.000-08:00

willPower & grace®

We teach people how to land on their feet, and move with integrity!

Guess what? I am currently the only willPower & grace evaluated instructor in the state of Maine. Pretty cool...huh?! This class has inspired me and many of my students for over 3 years now, and I am ready to keep learning! willPower & grace is a formatted fusion of postures and drills. It is high energy, and requires mind-body concentration. We even train our feet to help strengthen while correcting imbalances in ankles knees and hips!!

This workout is also philosophical as much as it is physical with a word to focus on every week. Our word this week is ACCEPTANCE. Just in case you missed it this is what I said in class today... Accept who you are, with all of your abilities, the body that you have been born to; it's perfect in this moment. Accept your weaknesses and prepare to make yourself stronger, happier, healthier. Accept, those people that you have chosen to keep around you, love them and honor them for how they fill your life - or, accept that you will need to strategically distance yourself from energies that do not suit you.

willPower & grace classes at Forever Fit

Mondays at 5pm & Wednesdays at 8:30am

Call 282-6262 or email mandy12lynn@hotmail.com for more details.

Fall into Change...

2010-09-22T16:46:00.000-07:00

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson

I love Fall! I love the fresh crisp air, and the sense of change that goes along with it. Everyone needs to reinvent themselves on a regular basis in order to keep balance and excitement in their lives. Even those dedicated exercisers will feel this need for change.

This month I encourage you to try something new. Don't wait until 2011... Make the change now! Take that class that you have so feared, or step outdoors even if you feel uncomfortable in your skin. If you are already committed to an exercise program change it up and find a new challenge.

Mention this blog at one of my Zumba classes, and you will get that class for FREE! Now go out and make your change...

A Fresh Start...

2010-09-08T03:33:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Getting Personal!
A new start is in the air and Fall is just around the corner! Jump into one of my classes, and feel like you are on your way to a healthier you. Here is a sample of my schedule. Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you.

Monday 5pm willPower & grace (Forever Fit)
Tuesday 11am Fit Club (Biddeford Community Center Gym)
Tuesday 5pm MVe Chair (Forever Fit)
Tuesday 6pm Running Club 10K Training (Forever Fit)
Wednesday 7:30am willPower & grace (Forever Fit)
Wednesday 5pm Zumba (Biddeford Community Center Auditorium)
Thursday 11am Fit Club (Biddeford Community Center Gym)
Thursday 5pm Reformer (Forever Fit)
Thursday 6pm Running Club 5K Training (Forever Fit)
Saturday 8am Zumba (Biddeford Community Center Auditorium)
Saturday 9am Mat Pilates (Biddeford Community Center Auditorium)

* I have something for EVERYONE!!

Meet Mandy

2010-09-07T17:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Getting Personal blog. In this blog you will find tips for exercising your way to a healthy lifestyle. Please feel free to email me at any time with your fitness questions or visit me at: http://www.breathemaine.org/personal.html