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Aug 05 2016

Personal Training Success Story in Santa Fe

Personal Training Success Story – Carol Petersen

Carol has lived a full life. You wouldn’t know it while just casually talking to her. But when you sit down with her and really get to talk to her, you hear things that show you what a full life she has had.

In her 70 + years she been blessed with wonderful children and grandchildren. She has worked as a high level educator at UCLA and has traveled to exotic lands as a photographer. This drive for a full life has led her to our program. She was looking for a program to help her with some of the injuries and imbalances that she had acquired throughout her life. But even more than that, she was looking for a program that she could do and that would help her continue to live to her life to the fullest.

I am happy to say that Carol has not only achieved many of her goals, but she has thrived! And she did this while working through some challenges. So it is no surprise that she is the August personal training success member of the month. (Note: the reason you don’t see a photo of carol above is that as she puts it “I enjoy being on the other side on the camera.” She is in the shot above, but you’ll just have to guess who she is.) 😉

1) What made you decide you wanted/needed to start a program?

I was looking for something that would help me with past injuries and imbalances that I had. I was also looking for something that was doable and that helped me live my life to the fullest.

2) What did you do before?

Right before this I was just doing a regular gym workout of using the machines and some cardio. Prior to this I was really into Yoga for years but unfortunately had to stop due to the teacher pushing me too far.

3) What results have you achieved since starting your program that you are proud of?

My neck feels amazing! My posture is much better. I feel really aligned, which helps me move my best but also emotionally has me feeling my best. And unintended… I have really toned up and lost weight. (She asked me not to say how much, so we’ll just say double digits.)

4) Do you have a favorite exercise? Least? What do you like or don’t like about them?

I love the 90/90/90 (obturator internus – deep hip and pelvis muscle) it just feels so good afterward! I don’t hate any of the exercises, they all have such great benefits.

5) What are some challenges or goals you are currently working on?

I want to live my life to the fullest. At the start, it was really hard to show up to the classes and the exercises were challenging. But after 2-3 months, I found my groove and the results have been amazing. I had some internal challenges and personal challenges along them way, but I just kept coming. I want to continue this path and be respectful to my body.

6) What do you like best about our program/ having a trainer?

That I got my body back! It is not a good feeling to feel disconnected to your body and all the aches and pains that are associated with that feeling. I love the fact that you guys help me do it right and make adjustments.

7) What advice would you give to the other SolCore Fitness members?

Hey let’s do this!

8) What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our program?

Try it!

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Feb 24 2016

Personal Training Success Story

Personal Training Success – Leslie Weinstein

This member of the month’s success story is great for a number of reasons.

First, this is the whole reason we exist. Our mission is to have #500balancedhealthystrongpeople that can live their lives to the fullest and be of the most service. Leslie is one of those people. Having a personal training success story like Leslie’s makes our mission worthwhile and fun!

The second reason is due to the power of referring someone to a program and support system that will help them achieve a better life through health and fitness. Leslie’s friend and fellow member, Barbara R, referred her to our personal training program. Barbara heard that her friend was in need of help and, based on her trust in us, told Leslie that we would be a great option for her.

It was important that Leslie find the right fit in a personal training program, because she has very specific health concerns that need to be taken into consideration. Chief among her health issues is a blood clotting disorder that she has to control with medication. This medication thins her blood and if she were to fall and cut herself, it would be quite serious.

Due to Barbara’s outreach and recommendation, Leslie has now achieved amazing results and is on the right track.

Leslie and her husband, Sheldon, came from St. Louis and have been in Santa Fe for over a year now. She had been a successful Social Worker and businesswoman in St. Louis, but when the time came to retire she packed up Sheldon, Alice (her beautiful dog), and a host of other pets and hoofed it to Santa Fe.

For the first year, she was getting her bearings and setting up her life. She found friends, great places to visit and eat, and she even found a way to give back by visiting a local nursing home with Alice on a weekly basis. But the one thing lacking was her health.

Leslie was ready, but due to her health, she was unable to enjoy her retirement. She wanted to be stronger and healthier. Now through her amazing mindset and hard work, she has obliterated her goals and has moved on to bigger ones.

This is why Leslie is our February personal training success story.

1) What made you decide you wanted/needed to start a program?

I was overweight and a pre-diabetic and knew that if I didn’t do something immediately it would be too late. I wanted to get stronger and healthier and to be the best that I could be. Just because I am in my 60’s and retired, doesn’t mean that I need to give up. Just the opposite, I want to live my retirement with the best life possible.

2) What did you do before?

I go to my doctors to manage my blood disorder. I went to PT for my knee and back and after my shoulder surgery. I took water aerobics twice a week and it was enjoyable, but I knew it wasn’t going to get me anywhere.

3) What results have you achieved since starting your program that you are proud of?

My stamina, strength, posture and balance are so much better. I used to be terrified of falling because of the fact that getting a cut could be very dangerous for me and now I feel more “upright” and physically confident in my body. I have lost 15lbs and 10% body fat. My shoulder which always kind of hurt and felt funny after the surgery feels as if I never had it.

4) Do you have a favorite exercise? Least? What do you like or don’t like about them?

I like all the exercises that we do because I see the results it gives me. Well, except the cardio part and that is because it is hard, but I know that it is good for me also.

5) What are some challenges or goals you are currently working on?

I want to continue to lose weight and continue to gain confidence in my balance. A nice benefit to this program is that it is helping my knees and I would like to continue to get them strong. I also want my back to continue to get strong.

6) What do you like best about our program/ having a trainer?

It doesn’t feel like you are going to the gym. You guys pay a lot of attention beyond what the routine is. The program is flexible and intelligent and goes beyond just the muscles and bones.

7) What advice would you give to the other SolCore Fitness members?

Keep the positive movement forward. Don’t dwell on what you can’t do. You will do as well as you can. It’s not about comparing yourself, it’s about how you feel.

8) What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our program?

Figure out what you can do, because this works. If you have the resources, it is well worth it. After the first 2-3 months you will be able to see and feel what it is all about. Go on “autopilot” and have faith and trust. This is what I did! It was very challenging at the start, but I just kept coming and doing what I could of the homework. And after that first 3 months, you will love it! The “homework” they give you is very important and priceless. It helps solve the problems that you have and gives you the ability to “treat yourself.” Invest in yourself. It will come back to you and more.

Do you want to achieve what Leslie was able to achieve? If you are looking for a little more support and education on how to do it right to reach your health and fitness goals them contact us about a free consult and trial. Go to https://www.solcorefitness.com/consultation-landing-page/ to request one.

The free trial wont be around long so claim it while you can. Go to FREE CONSULT AND TRIAL.

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Jan 29 2016

Personal Training Success Story

Personal Training Success Story – Susan Bennett

Bennett… Bennett… where have I heard that name before? Oh yeah, it’s that Susan Bennett, the one who got her husband John Bennett to join us (after a year of “coaxing” 😉 and became the December member of the month). And now she has made it as well. Nice! Truth be told she could have made it 6 months ago.

To say that Susan is a hard worker is an understatement. She exudes effort and is not afraid of hard work, and it has shown up all throughout her life. She has a wonderful family and two granddaughters with whom she loves playing on the monkey bars. She works in management at Santa Fe Properties with another member of the month, Liz Cale. What is in the water over there?

Susan’s effort and drive has propelled her to great success and to be our January member of the month. Susan is a member of our group exercise class in Santa Fe: Posture Perfect.

1) What made you decide you wanted/needed to start a program?

I have stenosis of the spine and an L4-L5 herniation. I had had surgery on my knees from being a club level tennis player for years. I was in a lot of pain and easily taking 8 tablets of Advil a day.

2) What did you do before?

Osteopath treatments, physical therapy, and Cortisone shots, and none of it really worked. I was also doing some in home Pilates videos.

3) What results have you achieved since starting your program that you are proud of?

I can do a mini pull up! I am strong enough to play on the monkey bars with my granddaughters! I have also noticed that my skiing has really improved, because my body feels so much more aware and balanced. Being able to take this exercise class at 12:30pm really helps my stress. It allows me to take a break and to refocus and have a positive outlook. My Husband John says he can really see and feel (get your mind out of the gutter!) the difference in my body. I have been stopped and told that I am walking differently and seem to be “floating” and that my posture is much better.

4) Do you have a favorite exercise? Least? What do you like or don’t like about them?

I love all the big moves. Squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending and rowing! I don’t like the stretching, but know that it is really helping me and I want to keep doing it.

5) What are some challenges or goals you are currently working on?

To do a full pull up.

6) What do you like best about our program/ having a trainer?

I love that what we are doing is really specific. I know that by us addressing each muscle, joint, and area specifically, I am keeping my body balanced and this helps me to not feel pain and to have freedom in my body. I also love having a schedule. Now I don’t have to think about where to find time in my day to fit this in. It is set and I know that I am getting a complete program.

7) What advice would you give to the other SolCore Fitness members?

Don’t slack! Focus on what YOU need to do and stick with it. For those of you who have stuck with this program for a while, I can see the difference in you. Whether it is a tighter body, improved posture or looking stronger in the classes. You are improving so keep it up.

8) What would you say to someone on the fence about joining our program?

If your desire is to reeducate your body then this is the program that will do it for you. Come in and trust that by working hard and following directions you will progress.

Thanks Susan.

If you are in Santa Fe, New Mexico and interested in our group exercise classes we offer a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.

As Susan said if your desire is to reeducate your body so that those aches and pains go away to keep you enjoying your activities, just call us at 505-577-2171 or email us at info@solcorefitness.com with the subject line “Consultation Request” and we’ll get right back to you.

You can also just go to our website at https://www.solcorefitness.com/consultation-landing-page/ , fill out the form and we’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours.
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