13.1

More/fitness Half-Marathon

Year:  2010
Distance:  13.1 Miles, 21.1 Kilometers
Date/Time:  April 25, 2010, 8:00 am
Sponsor:  More/fitness

Location:  Central Park, NYC
Weather:  47 Deg. 90% Hum. Wind 3MPH, Rain.

Congrats to everyone who participated, great times and true test with the horid weather we had!!

If running is a mental sport, we must be insane

Last Name	First Name	Overall Place	Finish Time	Pace/ Mile
KEOGH	GRAINNE	158	1:45:41	8:04

 

HEITZ

CAT

1006

1:59:28

9:07

 

ARGYROPOULOS	STEPHANIE	5115	2:49:39	12:57
ARGYROPOULOS	CYNTHIA	5959	3:26:56	15:47

If you want to join us in a road race and or have info on one please comment and share! I know there is a 10k coming up in Westport on Mother’s Day, come and run!!

 

-TTF

limited on time? do you have 20 minutes?

CRAZY 8

1. 60 jumping jacks
2. 20 spiderman pushups
3. 20 lunges
4. 20 spider steps
5. 60 sec wall sit
6. 60 sec plank
7. 10 explosive burpee pushups
8. 50 in total high knees

repeat 3x with 30 second rest only after completing all 8 exercises. no rest in between the exercises though.

Raise the heart rate, hit the arms, abs, and legs and keep your busy routine flowing!

Then come in for a great class when your schedule does clear Be sure to check out the schedule!

-TTF Staff

Spring is here

Nice weather is here and The Training Floor takes full advantage of the outside.

Advanced Kettlebell Class Goes Hard!

I’m not sure what got into those ladies last night but they worked to a perfection like I’ve never seen!!

Don’t listen to me watch this….

What’s our Mission???

Please pick one mission statement you think describes your facility The Training Floor

(read all 6 and leave a comment on your choice)

#1

The Training Floor is a team of dedicated and passionate fitness professionals who strive to guide people of any age or activity level to a new level of fitness.  But, please don’t confuse us with your typical, cookie cutter gym! Here at The Training Floor, our goal is to provide you with challenging and innovative small group classes and one-on-one personal training that will keep your mind interested in working out and have your body showing the results that you want. Our staff is here not only to make sure that you have an effective and safe workout, but also to keep you motivated, to offer practical advice as you move towards your personal fitness goals and to give you back something that you may have thought impossible after years of dull cardio machine workouts… a sense of enthusiasm and accomplishment around every workout.  Unlike your typical gym, we will know your name, will listen to your suggestions and will constantly work to improve our services so that you can gain the most from your time spent with us.  Because, here at The Training Floor, our aim is to see all our clients not only reach their goals, but to surpass them by leaps and bounds.

 #2

 The Training Floor – It’s All About You

Mission

To provide a premier health and fitness training facility that offers clients high quality 1:1 personal training and group instruction in a private atmosphere. We are staffed by highly efficient, friendly, knowledgeable trainers that enhance the overall well being of clients through personalized structured training programs. We inspire clients daily, because we believe that, “It’s All About You.” 

#3

Vision (looks forward)

The Training Floor is a community that is healthy, strong and vital, whose clients have the courage to take risks and attain their goals.  Our passion for fitness is fueled by our positive attitude and the desire to exceed the expectations of our clients and each other. We are a proactive facility with the highest professional standards that will continually seek out the best and newest training trends to directly benefit our clients.

#4

The Training Floor is a facility like no other.  It truly is all about what you want to do to honor yourself.   Whether you need a once a week kick in the pants or a daily challenge to help you reach your goal, this is the place for you.  The Training Floor has talented, knowledgeable trainers who are on the cutting edge of fitness.  Their mission is complete devotion to help YOU get the lifestyle YOU deserve.

#5

The mission of the training floor is to motivate andinspire clients at all fitness levels to optimize their fitness and health.  Through the help of professional and dedicated trainers, customized personal training and cutting edge classes your strength,endurance, balance and overall health will improve.  For individuals who want results, the training floor is the gym to make it happen. They believe “It’s all about you!”

 #6

Mission Statement

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Tangible

The training floor staff will foster a community that participates
in forward-thinking fitness, exercise  and health activities to
help trainees achieve their goals for a healthier lifestyle.

The Training Floor helps me to stay focus on my goals.  I feel that it is accountability headquarters.

Same old veggies?

SPICE THINGS UP!

We know eating the same old lean meats and greens can get old. So here is a recipe to help liven up those veggies and keep you on track at the same time.

Indian Spicy-Sour chickpeas with cauliflower

• 1 TSP finely grated ginger
• 3 TSP fresh lemon juice
• 2 TSP vegetable oil
• 2 cups diced onion
• 1-2 large jalapeno peppers (seeded and minced)
• 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes drained or 2 fresh tomatoes diced up
• 1 TSP ground cumin
• 1 TSP ground coriander
• 1/2 TSP ground turmeric
• 1/4 TSP ground cardamom
• 14 TSP ground cloves
• pinch of garlic salt
• 2 15 ounce cans low-sodium chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1 medium head of cauliflower (florets cored and trimmed)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1. Combine ginger and lemon juice in a small cup and set aside
2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil, then onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown about 4 mins. Add jalapeno and continue cooking until onion is brown all over, another 4-5 mins. Add tomato and various spices stir and continue to cook for about a minute. Add chickpeas and 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook at medium heat for 10 mins, stirring occasionally and adding water if becomes dry.
3. Add cauliflower and 1/4 cup water, cover and cook while stirring carefully until cauliflower becomes tender- about 7 minutes. Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high and cook to boil off excess liquids. Stir in the lemon juice mixture from step one and add cilantro.
4. SERVE AND ENJOY!

Do you have a favorite recipe or unique way you spice up your health? SHARE IT!!

-TTF Staff

Cat’s workout

Heart to heart with Cat

Despite your religion and whether you celebrate Easter this time of year; I think we can all agree it’s one of those times when family and friends all come together and cherish one another.

I wanted to share a bit of my life with my training floor family community today. For me 2010 was not just another year where I made a resolution and let it slip by. It’s now April 3rd and I have since January dropped 5% body fat, improved my pull-ups from 5 to 18 at one time, and gotten my drive to run (as much as my knees will let me and trust me…some days are better than others) and be the best I can be for not only me but for you as well. What was your resolution have you stuck to it? Have you made any progress?? Tell us! Let us help!

• In 2010 I want to be able to do a muscle up that is one goal…been slowly working on my  pull-ups and strength for that.
• I also wanted to challenge myself with something that put me out of my element: May 23rd I will be participating in a duathalon and 17.4 miles on a bike on top of 6.2 miles of running around itDOES intimidate me. (although I did recruit Jenn and Chris to join )

Everyday we work with all of you, we chat, and we merge our lives together. I train my clients to be the best that they can be, and then some but many of you don’t even realize what AMAZING SHAPE YOU ARE IN!!!

• Today Nadene and Alicia got called out by Ray and dropped down and with ease did a turkish get-up with 45lb kbs.
• Yesterday Sue ran her legs to jelly for an hour with me in her session and despite everything was found outside walking around Stamford this morning AFTER working a night shift at her restaurant.
• Nicole S. just wanted to feel good about herself but now she is training, taking classes AND, signed up for a warrior dash with me in September because she has become a WARRIOR!!
• Maria C. today did a whole kettle bell routine with a 35!
• Dan pushed Ray, myself, and 2 45lb plates on the sled!

The list could go on for days the stories and wonders we experience daily!

Marci asked me the other day, “What’s with all the fitness challenges and being so active lately?”

Honestly.

The other day I was talking with Ton and was asking him if he really thought I could pull off the duathlon, his response was immediately, “Cat are you serious? You are in great shape.”

Did you know that him saying that to me blew me away??

I tell all of you that all the time and encourage you so much sometimes it’s hard to remember what I’m capable of too! It being all about you drives me, so 2010 I’ve decided to not only push you to the limits but I will be right there by your side; not just on the side lines but in the race. Count me in!

Have a blessed and bountiful Easter from Your Training Floor Family Community.

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Client of the month

 

Client of the month

Christopher Argyropoulos

 

 

 

the Before

 

the After

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My trainerGeorge has benefitted my life in many ways. Mainly he has put me on the right path to a healthy lifestyle but he has also done much more. He has taught me about commitment, hard work, and discipline, and that all your hard work is worth it in the end when you accomplish your goal. 

 I started out just wanting to stay in shape and maybe learn a few pointers about exercising properly. Not only has training at The Training Floor helped me to achieve all this, but it has also helped me to achieve goals I never thought I could achieve. Training has shown me what i am truly capable of. 

My favorite exercise is probably Leg press because i am really good at it and it requires an immense amount of strength, power, and concentration. 

My favorite meal is definitely a giant chicken parmesan  wedge, but basically any Italian food is good. Although I have grown fond of boiled chicken and squash 

What would you say to anyone who was thinking about getting a Trainer? 

I would tell them that if you really want to make a difference in your life, push your body to the limits, and live a healthier lifestyle then get a trainer. you’ll feel much better, and you’ll also feel like you’ve accomplished something, and what better place to go then the training floor! 

    

Easton Road Race April3

Saturday was a great day for a road race and four ladies represented The Training Floor.  Grainne, Darcie, Kelly, and Jenn all had amazing times in the Easton 5K road race.  Congrats to Grainne, for winning 1^st place in her division!  We are all proud of them for their wonderful achievements!

Grainne 22:37

Darcie 24:34

Kelly 24:42

Jenn  26:01