It's What

Got me an early morning email from my friend Rick today. He always has some wisdom to spread.

"It is not what we eat but what we digest that makes us strong; not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; and not what we profess but what we practice that gives us integrity."

This got me thinking "It's not what we TALK but what we WALK that determines our life."

-Frank Pucher

Live together Die alone.

Caught me some questions like "where's the blog?" from one of my clients yesterday. OK Carol, here we go.

Friday had our Fitness 121 TEAM celebrating Hibachi 50. Along with Francesca's 30th B-day and Gary's 29th. It was our best night yet with Gary displaying his secret Hibachi knife skills. Joining us was our newest TEAMMATE "Doug" (starting February 9th).

My PC is on life-support so I scribble today from Fran's Macbook. We have so many things going on behind the scenes:

Gary & Lori (both) working on their Functional Training Specialist Course. Francesca was recently certified as a Lifestyle & Weight Management Specialist. Anthony & Rob are both doing amazing work along with Bobby who has embraced a "Spiritual Side" as of late.

I have been busy tweaking our website (not for viewing yet). We have some GREAT-GREAT photos from our shoot last week. This weekend is going to be quite busy as we are having the facility steam-cleaned and reconfigured.

My RunCoach clients have been busy also. Strength training, Foam Rolling and about to begin their Tempo Runs as they prepare for the NYC 1/2 Marathon on March 21st. My other Running Team will be entering the NJ Marathon Relay (I expect nothing less than 1st place!) Let's make this happen.

Many-Many 'Rumors and Rumblings' going on about a Reality Show about Personal Trainers.

Hmmm?? Why not us? Maybe Lori will be the next Snooki?

I'm sorry if this blog is a little all over the place. The truth is I'm 4hrs away from the season premier of LOST and my attention span is well 'LOST.'

-Frank Pucher

Great Weekend Everyone

A great quote I found today:

"When it comes to eating right and exercising, there is no 'I'll start
tomorrow.' Tomorrow is disease."

I'll cut you a little slack. You can start MONDAY!

Enjoy the weekend.

Frank Pucher

Getting Ready For Tax Season

Here is our CPA Jeff: "STRONG Enough to handle the toughest tax returns!"

Part of a great workout on his lunch hour.

What's Going On?

Lost track of time this week. Work, Haiti, Run Coach, Evals, & fighting off a Cold.

We have much going on at Fitness 121 in the coming weeks. A years worth of goals just happening at once. Fitness 121 will be getting a fresh coat of paint in the coming weeks along with a little reconfiguring of our exercise equipment. (The Best never Rests!) Also, we are bringing on board one of the finest Pilates Instructors on the East Coast "Doug Saunders."

Doug Saunders Bio: Doug brings 10+ years of industry experience to Fitness 121. In addition to being a Topflight Pilates Teacher, he is certified as a postoperative Breast Cancer exercise specialist. He has spent the last 4 years teaching other Pilates Instructors as well as lecturing around the country on the importance of staying active after breast cancer surgery. He is an Instructor Trainer for "Pilates on 5th" in NYC; helping prospective instructors prepare for their exams. He is an excellent addition to our already outstanding facility.

There will be more details to follow but if you have ever wanted to try Pilates - 2010 will be the year.

"It's not just Pilates, it's Fitness 121 Pilates."

In other news we have been approached by one of the local Law Firms to provide Fitness Training & Wellness programs to their Partners & Associates. This is obviously very exciting as it allows us the opportunity to help other companies improve their TEAM.

Also, you may see quite a few more people running on the treadmills the next couple of weeks. I am coaching 7 new people to run the NYC 1/2 Marathon on March 21st.

Finally, we are in the planning stage of starting our 1st ever "Biggest Winner" contest.

A 6 week weight loss challenge made up of teams of 5. The winning team will win (split) $2000.

Details to follow-Stay Tuned!

Great Weekend Everybody.

Frank Pucher

Interested in Commitment?

"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permits. When you're COMMITED to something, YOUR ENTIRE BEING ACCEPTS NO EXCUSES... ONLY RESULTS!"

"Kind of like the difference between being involved and committed. In 'bacon & eggs' the chicken is involved BUT the pig is committed."

All this talk has got me thinking breakfast! Create a Great Day Friends...

Frank Pucher

Make 2010 The Best Year Ever

To our clients and friends:

Happy New Year. Fitness 121 is committed to making 2010 your best year ever. We are going to 'hit the ground running' this week. Located at the front desk is a bowl with an Inspiration on it. After your 1st workout of the New Year, please pick one and keep that as your Mantra for the year.

Inspiration is one of the greatest gifts one can give. Inspiration ignites the soul, stirs the mind and compels the body into action. Ultimately, inspiration forces you to break the chains of your current perceived limitations enabling you to create your best self.

We hope this gift brings you the very best of everything in life, the greatest of health, happiness and the passion to live inspired. Thank you for being a part of the Fitness 121 family.

Again, Happy New Year.

-The TEAM at Fitness 121