Special Issue on Fitness
By Patty Azzarello & John Fernandez
Many years ago I was talking to a woman who wanted to lose some weight. She told me, “So I tried eating less, eating healthy foods, and exercising – and I was really pissed off, because that worked.”
In this special issue of The Desired Outcome, I have broken from the standard format of the column, and I have asked my personal Trainer and Fitness expert, John Fernandez to contribute to a discussion on fitness.
John will share what really works, and explain why doing things the right way gives the best results.
Our goal is not to tell you what you should be doing, but to give you some ideas and information for getting the most out of your workouts, based on John’s expertise and my suffering!
YOUR EFFORT
Get the most benefit from your workouts
I always talk about getting a bigger payoff for the effort you put into your work. I hate wasting time, and I like working with people to help them find ways to get a bigger professional and personal payoff for the time and energy they put into their work.
Likewise, when I met John, I quickly learned that he had the same approach –
If you are going to spend working out,
you should get the biggest payoff for that time that you can.
John:
Many executives I talk to believe they are benefiting from an exercise program because they are putting regular time and effort in, but many of them also express frustration with the level of results they are achieving. Many also feel that they are losing ground in the aging process.
After a year and a half with me, Patty not only has increased the effectiveness and “the payoff” of her workouts, she has described the benefits as “life changing”.
YOUR WORKOUT
Fitness: What works.
Patty:
The diet and fitness industry likes to sell the concept that you can get great results without strenuous exercise, because that’s what sells -- not because that’s what works.
I’ve learned from John a few key lessons which I’ll share my perspective on, and John will tell you what you are really supposed to know about each one.
Lesson #1: It has to be Strenuous.
Lesson #2: Mix it up
Lesson #3: Use your whole body
Lesson #4: Stability and Core Strength
Lesson #5: Jumping, even though it seems so unreasonable
YOUR SCHEDULE
Carving out and committing time
You’re not alone if your work is interfering with your workouts.
You may be surprised to note that more than half of my executive coaching clients have this topic on the agenda -- How to manage being fit and having a career.
I mention this only to let you know that you are not alone if you are struggling to be both fit and successful at work.
Everyone must find their own solution to this, but I have found some of the common factors to be:
YOUR LIFE
Younger Next Year: Book Review
Read this book: Younger Next Year: by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge.
You can’t stop the aging process entirely, but there is science to prove that you can turn off the decay and the degenerative aspects of aging.
It explains the science behind this in simple terms, and outlines a program that anyone can follow if you want to be, well, Younger Next Year.
I found it quite inspiring. More… below to read the review and learn more.
I hope you have found a few useful ideas that you can apply right away to start building value in your career and business.
Let’s keep the discussion going.
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About Patty
Patty Azzarello became the youngest general manager at Hewlett Packard ever at the age of 33. She ran a $1B software business at the age of 35 and was a CEO for the first time at the age of 38. Patty is known for her personal leadership qualities, her straightforward and practical manner, and her genuine interest in making a real connection with people to help them to advance their career and business, and to find ways to enjoy their life more.
Patty Azzarello is the CEO of Azzarello Group, www.AzzarelloGroup.com which is a unique services organization because Patty is a real executive who has chosen to do this with her time. Azzarello Group delivers practical, experience-based tools to help business leaders get more done and get a bigger payoff from their hard work, through products and services including articles, e-books, mentoring programs, executive coaching, public speaking, and workshops for business teams
About John Fernandez:
John Fernandez has been involved in all aspects of the fitness industry for over 18 years from personal training to directing sales and business development initiatives for large health club chains. He was awarded Gold’s Gym Personal Trainer of the Year 2006 in Northern California.
John has been featured in national fitness magazines and has competed in 10 bodybuilder competitions, winning the title," Mr. New York" in 1995.
He holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine for Sports Performance and Corrective Exercise.
John is his own personal advertisement. Along the way he's incorporated his extensive knowledge of nutrition, exercise, and sports-specific training towards his own goals and achievements, as well as passing on the benefit of his knowledge and vast experience to his clients.
You can contact John at esteem2@aol.com.
