Bringing Fitness Facilities to the Truck Drivers

I do not know if you have visited any of the Flying J or Pilot Truck Stops but if you have then you have seen a sprawling location that caters to the many needs of the Trucker from computers to showers to restaurants. Now, per the linked article below, truckers will have access to work out facilities.  This is a very good idea and promotes well being in a creative way.  I like the idea and the objective that is behind it.

http://www.csdecisions.com/2011/08/23/pilot-flying-j-to-offer-workout-centers-gym-memberships/?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Convenience+Store+Decisions+Daily+Newsletter+for+August+23%2C+2011&utm_campaign=Convenience+Store+Decisions+Daily+Newsletter+for+August+23%2C+2011&utm_term=Pilot+Flying+J+To+Offer+Workout+Centers_2C+Gym+Memberships

Another Big Chain adds Oatmeal

Check out the link below and see that Burger King is now offering Oatmeal joining chains like McDonalds and Starbucks.  I am gald to see it and applaud the "better late the never" effort of Burger King.  Give us choice!

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_18749166?nclick_check=1

Measure Bites- New Technology keeps track of bites

I really like the idea of measuring how much we are putting in our mouths because over eating can really throw a good training program off track.  Eating behavior is learned and can with discipline be unlearned.  Tools like the tool being dicussed in the article that I am linking from USA Today can really help.  I love technology that enables new skills.

Keep Tracking!
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/fitness-food/diet-nutrition/story/2011/08/Bite-Counter-is-like-a-pedometer-for-your-mouth/50080680/1

Gear: Distinct running shoes take off

With explosion in Fitness Training it is not surprising to see an explosion in the types of shoes available.
The key for me is to number one know what kind of training you ar doing and then number two realize that
the types of shoes availble are expanding quickly and there may be a perfect shoe available.
Technology is fun but it takes having objectives in place before looking in to the best technology!


Gear: Distinct running shoes take off

Boomers to Eat Healthier

I have written before about the win/win/win coming at us on the Fitness business and the article below really highlights how Boomers will be eating more healthy and be challenging themselves to get in better shape.  I believe that a Fitness plan that is comprised of exercise and healthy eating is the booming trend(excuse the pun) that is headed our way!  The future is bright, a win for boomers, a win for the U.S with less healthcare costs and a win for the Fitness Industry.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/02/us-food-usa-idUSTRE7715A020110802

Healthy Leaders, Healthy Businesses

Healthy Leaders, Healthy Businesses

As a Fitness Trainer, I focus against putting together a training schedule that can accomodate busy lifestyles. While I am flexible, the commitment gained through a training schedule helps to make training as much of a priority as other priorities in one's life. The linked srticle does a nice job of highlighting how a healthy leader can be a more effective leader. Leaders are focused people that sometimes sacrafice a healthy lifestyle to meet obligations. My goal is to show how exercise and eating better can fit a busy lifestyle and in fact help to positively influence performance on the job. Enjoy the article.