Griff Neilson
BS, ACSM-HFI, NSCA-CPT
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Becoming a New Years Revolutionist!
It’s January, and you know what that means. New Year’s Resolutions! I have always been humored over the years as I have seen the “revolutionists” come and go. There is a pattern that is very distinct and predictable for the vast majority of us: 1-We get pumped, motivated, and excited about our resolution 2-We act on our resolution for brief period 3-“Life happens,” and we get busy 4-We tell ourselves that we don’t have time to work out or eat well anymore 5-We resort to our previous lifestyle
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Fitness Dreams: Part II
Hey all! I am going to pick this puppy up right where I left off last week, so if you have not already done so, go back and read Part I of this article. Principle #3 The Principle Of Persistencer
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How to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut! Part I
How to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut! Part I Hey guys, it’s Griff Neilson with Lifelong Fitness, and today I want to present you with a topic that is a bit unconventional in the health and fitness realm, but nonetheless relevant to our collective modern lifestyle. Before I present this topic to you, I want to clarify that I am NOT a saint in this area. I have become more aware of my own personal red flags and have taken action to correct them. I hope the following article will help provide you with insight and illumination into your own lifestyle.
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How to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut! Part II
How to Become an “Out of Shape” Fitness Nut! Part II Hey All! Hope life is treating you good, or, more appropriately, I hope you are treating life good! I want to start right where I ended last week in Part I of this installment, so if you have not read Part 1, please start there. Alright! Here we go . . . Step #4: Become Unorganized and Unbalanced with Your Time!r
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Goal Setting For Fitness: Part 1- Discovering Your Crystal-Clear Vision
Goal Setting For Fitness: Part 1: Discovering Your Crystal-Clear Vision Hello, my friends! It’s Griff, and I am excited to talk to you today about one of the most misunderstood topics of our day: setting goals for health and fitness. For some reason, most of my clients have a very hard time setting goals in this area of their lives.
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I am sooo excited to start exercising…Are you REALLY? (partII)
A few posts back I posted the first addition to this posting. I used a hypothetical scenario between a trainer and a beginning client. You may have noticed that this particular client named “John” was super motivated to begin a new fitness program initially…and then the excuses started to pour in. This is what I want to touch on today.
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5 Things Keeping You from Exercising, Eating Healthy, and Losing Weight!
Hey All! I am psyched that it is the weekend, and I wanted to post a quick blog about 5 reasons you are not exercising, eating healthy, or losing weight. Please be prepared because each of these reasons is very much different from the other. Correct these five things in your life, and your exercise “goal” will shortly become a reality! Barrier #1: Your Mind!
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Eating Green Equals More Lean!
Two of my colleagues and very good friends are known for saying: you have to eat “lean and green!” Sounds simple enough, huh? But then there is the anti-veggie center of the brain that screams out, “Oh YUCK! I hate veggies!” Admit it; it is true! Those same thoughts that you had as a kid have followed you to your adult years. If you are one of the lucky ones, you may not mind veggies, but you still don’t consume enough of them in your diet!
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You Are What You Eat, Think, and FEEL!
Hey there! How is life treating you today? This is a common question that I often ask my clients and my audiences. The response I usually receive goes something like this: “Oh, well, you know . . . just another day in paradise.” This would ordinarily be a fantastic answer, but the problem is that the answer is usually uttered in a complete state of sarcasm. I also typically hear answers such as “good, I guess,” or “not too bad, I guess,” which leads me to ask myself what the “I guess” part is all about.
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Spiritually Fit to Physically Fit!
Hey All! Today I want to briefly discuss something that has been on my mind for quite some time. Over the last twelve years of personal training, lifestyle coaching, and public speaking, I have noticed a trend among my most successful clients. The common thread they share is spiritual awareness. Ok, hang on . . . don’t freak out on me and click off this article quite yet. Just hear me out! Realm Thinkingr
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Fitness Dreams
Fitness Dreams: How To TELL When You Will FAIL! Part #1 Hello, my friends! How the heck are you? I hope you are having a great day. I hope you are enjoying the process of becoming more healthy and vibrant each and every day.
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Making the MOST of Your Workout: A Primer Guide to Working Out Smart and Effectively: Part 1
“Three sets of ten are all you need to do son!” More is better. Go hard or go home! No pain no gain! We have all heard these age old clichés, but the problem is deciphering which ones are true and which ones are completely false. Today I want to give you a primer on weight training basics that will help ensure that your workouts are safe and effective. Principle #1: Realize that your workouts must be tailored to your needs.
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