Toys for Tots

Between December 1st & December 18th we will be collecting toys at Fitness 121.

There are many-many families this year that are less fortunate;Please help us to give a child a nice holiday.

New unwrapped toys are needed for children of all ages. Toys may be dropped off at the front desk.

Fitness 121 has joined with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect & distribute these toys to children in our community this season. Please help us!

"We can do so much for those that are expecting so little."

-Frank Pucher & The TEAM at Fitness 121

A 90 Day Wonder

* If you are 'stuck' trying to get "things" done. Try my FREE accountability program.
Answer the following questions (as many/few as you feel). I do this every 3 months and I wouldn't if it didn't work! For added POWER, email me your answers Pucher121@aol.com.
We can review this in 90 days and see what you did.
** This is HIGHLY effective, but only if you write it down keep it visible.
I have chosen to show all what I have done & will do. Will you join me?
-Frank

1. What have you accomplished in the last 90 Days?
- Added 25 client hrs to our facility.
- Started selling Body Balance Liquid Nutrition.
- Presented at the Essex County In-Biz Expo.
- Named "Runner Up for Best Fitness Facility in Essex County."
- Voted #1 "Personal Training Center."
- Was interviewed by 2 different publications.
- Named "One of the Top Personal Trainers in America" on Sept 19th in Red Bank, NJ.
- Rehabbed and coached several athletes to PR's and Award Winning Performances.
- Finished the Books: "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari." & "Crush It."
- Coached/Mentored several Fitness Professionals & Students.
- Celebrated my 40th Birthday!!

2. What are your current obstacles, challenges, and issues?
- Finding my next "thing."
- Keeping my focus sharp.
- Motivating/Educating my TEAM.
- Cutting business costs without reducing our exceptional service and atmosphere.
- Time management: Training - Coaching - Speaking - Writing - Learning. Lots of hats, only so much time.

3. What are you going to accomplish in the next 90 Days?
- Add another 20-30 clients hrs to our facility.
- Hire a Pilates Instructor.
- Market our "Golf Fitness Group Program." TBA
- Add another 2 Athletes to my "Run Coach" Program.
- Schedule talk at ESU to Exercise Science Club.
- Get our "In Action" shots on the BLOG.
- Book my trip to San Diego this March!!
- Sign-Up for Long Branch 1/2 Marathon. Train to Win my Age Group.
- Read: "The Greatness Guide" & at least 1 other book. TBD

- Frank Pucher

No Time Like Today.

Everyone is in a rush; no time to slow down and read, exercise, eat properly, take care of themselves or just sit and think.

I'm a problem solver (amongst my many talents) so here are some bullet solutions to life:

• Stop watching so much TV; Read during that time instead.
• Spend more time strength training than performing 'Cardio'; (if you are an endurance athlete this doesn't apply.) People lose their strength faster than they lose their aerobic capacity.
• Drink more water than you do; Eat 2x the vegetables than you do; Sit down when you eat.
• Start to take as much care of you as you do your car. It amazes me that people lease a car for 36 months and are meticulous about the quality of gas and frequency of the oil changes. Their body has to last a lifetime and they feed it garbage and give it little attention. "Checkup? Haven't had one in YEARS!"
• Stare at the walls; Eat at the bar; Turn off the phone, email, and negative self talk for just 10-20 minutes daily. This reaps enormous benefits. "The quality of your life equals the quality of your thoughts" so think great thoughts if you desire a great life.

All of these suggestions may seem a little too simple. GREAT! You should have no problem using one today. Tomorrow, use another. It's your choice; It's your life. Make it GREAT!

-Frank Pucher

Giving Thanks

Thank you:

- Francesca for being an amazing Wife & Friend.

- Corona for curling up next to me while falling asleep.

- My TEAM at Fitness 121 for making each day GREAT.

- The MM Group for allowing me to be a Teacher & Student.

- My clients who are friends; friends who are family; and family who have always been there.

- Happy Thanksgiving to all.

No matter how you spend your holiday. Get yourself to Fitness 121 on Friday to 'burn the bird'.....Thankfully, we will be rollin @ 6am.

See you there!

- Frank Pucher

Overheard Today

Lot's of chatter about the AMA's, Jennifer Lopez's oooops moment & weekend restaurant reviews. New Moon (Movie) brings in $140 million opening weekend!?!?

On Saturday, Francesca was in NYC at SweetiePie Restaurant talking to a FOX News Producer about the 'Falsehoods' being displayed on TV regarding Fitness & Nutrition.

Great excitement and last minute food shopping for the Thanksgiving Holiday coming up.

We will begin our search for a Full-Time Pilates Instructor.

The GIANTS Win! & The JETS Lose...Better hold off on the Hall of Fame Ceremony for Mr. Sanchez.

Sweatshirt sales are insane, we will place the order next Monday!

Clients are still buzzing about the Meatloaf Diaries from last week...very-very funny.

-Frank Pucher

A weekend to celebrate

Saturday night was spent with my family in Long Branch. Too many pictures so I share this one. Me and my friend Lisa. She is the 1st friend I ever made and has been a part of my life before I can remember. We hold a very special place in each others hearts & lives and her friendship is the most precious gift I continue to receive.

The NEW face of 40?

Friday night was our TEAM at Fitness 121's 3rd Hibachi 10 Celebration.

Always a great time and lots of laughs as we enjoy the results of our hard work.

Thank You everyone for a GREAT - GREAT weekend!

-Frank Pucher

Some 'Life' Feedback

Some Birthday Wishes!!!

FRANK, I just want to share with you what a great and lasting impact you have made on my life. Rarely do you meet someone who is so driven and focused and yet ready to help anyone that comes along. You have made me want to be a better person and I thank you for that! Have a very Happy Birthday and we miss you! Kimberly Wagler Impulse Personal and Sports Training www.impulsetraining.com office:330-499-2266 fax:330-499-2276 7982 Whipple Ave. NW North Canton, OH 44720

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Frank,

I just want to wish you a very happy 40th BIRTHDAY. A significant milestone my friend. I am so very excited for you Frank. I know you will find true happiness, achievement, fulfillment and success through the next decade. I found the "forties" to be some of the best times in my life - mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually many things "came together" - achieved some HARMONY and viewed life and living from a great perspective.

I know you will take some time and make today a SPECIAL DAY, for you and for all who love you.

Many thanks again Frank for all your contributions to our group, I am grateful and continually blessed by your steadfast support and friendship. I know we have both benefited from having Rick Ivone in our lives, but as Rick often states reciprocal energy and flow back to the source - a resonace is what it's all about in realtionships.

I see many speaking engagements and presentations in your future Frank, you must continue to use this GIFT - you can and WILL impact many people in the industry and perhaps even more "outside" the industry.

INTENTION - BELIEF - TRUST - and ACTION will get it done.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK - you are one of the "good guys" man..

best,
Lar

Larry Indiviglia
Fitness Director, Island Fitness
TD MMG Coach
BS,MA,MBA
CPT-NSCA,ACE

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Frank...

Happy Birthday to someone who has made a positive difference in my life...your words of encouragement, your words that have brought a "smile" to my face, your words of wisdom and guidance and OHHH! your words that have made me laugh...and to think I haven't ever even seen you eye-to-eye...yet, I REALLY like YOU! You have a "gift" Frank....a real gift. The passion that you have for LIFE- shines BRIGHT!!...and the fact that YOU really CARE about people...and the way you "reach out" to others in EXTRAordinary ways makes YOU just different (in a gREAT way!)

So, with that said...here's to YOU, a GREAT individual...hoping that today, YOUR DAY, is a GREAT one!!!

Every year that passes is another stepping stone to greatness...and then some!!! Get it, FRANK!!!...actually, I think YOU already GOT it!!!

your friend in fitness, alexis