What’s the most effective way to get results?

The answer may surprise you

As Winter Garden’s most sought after fat loss specialist, I have the honor of helping 100s maybe 1000s of people achieve their goals each year.  Because of so much interaction with so many different types of people (and personalities), I can honestly say that I know what works and most importantly, what doesn’t work.

The fundamentals of success

At Winter Garden Yoga, we offer customized packages for each of our VIPs. We know that a cookie cutter approach will always fail. Yes, we all know that we need to exercise. Yes, we all know that we need to eat right. Yes, those are the fundamentals. But how much of which will get the greatest results for you?

That’s where the expertise comes in.

Your personalized plan

The first step is to sit down and have a consultation with a soon-to-be-VIP. Our experts can make intelligent decisions and offer advice based on what we've learned from our client and their goals. The next step is to formulate an action plan for exercise and nutrition. The final step is to implement the plan.

Easy, right?

Yes, it is absolutely positively that easy. That is until the VIP gets to thinking…”hmmm… if Brian said to walk for 20 minutes, I should probably run for 30 minutes. Better yet… I’ll put on a backpack that weighs 35 pounds! Even better… I’ll cut my calories in half and double my yoga classes so that I can get better results even quicker!”

And down the rabbit hole we go…

More is just more

I’ve experienced this a thousand times and without exception, this type of thinking ends badly. The client will get burned out, won’t see the quick results they were working so hard to achieve, may or may not get injured, and will ultimately drop everything because “It doesn’t work.” This is the sad case of ‘more’.

The thought process is that “If I do more_________________, I’ll get quicker _____________________.” 

Nothing could be further from the truth. And it all has to do with the law of diminishing returns.

  

It’s the law

Here’s how my mother explained the law of diminishing return to me: “Imagine eating a hamburger. That first one will be absolutely delicious and you’ll enjoy it a lot. Now, you immediately have a second hamburger and it is a little less delicious and less enjoyable. So by the time you get to the fourth or fifth hamburger, you don’t want any more hamburgers.”

It’s the same thing with fitness. Just because you do more does not mean that you will get more in return.

The secret

The most effective way to get results and keep them comes in two parts.

Number one: Follow the instructions.

Number two: Slow and steady wins the race… always!

Following the instructions is one of WGY’s VIP Success Principles for a reason: you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You’ve come to experts for advice. You’ve invested in that advice. Now follow it. It’s that simple.

Slow and steady always wins because we cannot keep up a rabbit’s pace forever. Every single intelligent, elite athlete in the world cycles their workouts. That means throughout the year they will keep the intensity relatively low, gradually increase the intensity, and peak for a competition [Peaking for a competition most often happens maybe once or twice a year].  Immediately after the competition, the athlete will go right back to square one and begin again.

This applies to you, too. Take your time.

It’s up to you

When you take your time and commit to six or 12 months to achieve your health and fitness goals:

•  You will be in the ranks of world class athletes
•  You will have results that last
•  You will create a new lifestyle
•   You will be less likely to get injured
•    You will become unstoppable

So there you have it, the most effective way to get results and more significantly, how to keep them.

Why wait another day?

If you have the desire to make positive changes in your life and you believe that Winter Garden Yoga can help you. I invite you to contact us or call us for a free, no obligation consultation. 

You have nothing to lose because your results are guaranteed. Be among the 100s who have lost weight, gained strength, gotten toned, and reclaimed their lives. Call or contact ustoday!

How Does a Woman in her 60s Get Lean, Strong, and Burn Fat?

How does an asthmatic, post-menopausal woman get lean, strong, burn fat, and come in second in her division of her first 5K? 

This is Janis's story and she's sticking to it...

"What I once believed was impossible for me, a woman over 60 years of age with physical limitations, I know now is possible. The sky is the limit!" ~Janis Dey 

I am a woman just over 60 years of age, who maintains health through [cardio] and yoga. However, I had hit a plateau and wanted "more." One of my goals was to reduce my body fat, while strengthening my core. I have several physical challenges (asthma, osteoporosis)  so I am very careful about who I trust as an instructor. I was also skeptical about what my postmenopausal body could accomplish; kettlebell training is the lifting and swinging of weights!

Brian Friedman of Winter Garden Yoga is the best instructor! His knowledge of anatomy, patience, attention to detail sets him apart from all other instructors. He tailors the sessions according to one's body and to one's goals.


I signed up for Brian's eight week kettlebell course. I felt the effects after one half-hour session. Three weeks into the program, I noticed improvement in my yoga and [cardio]practice. Four weeks into the program, people were asking me how much weight I lost and what was I doing to get so fit. After completing the eight-week program, the results were even more amazing!

Before

After

Eight Week Results:

• Improved back flexion 
• My spinal flexibility greatly improved my yoga practice and my [cardio]practice.
• Stronger arms and shoulders
• Kettlebell training has strengthened my arms and taught me to pack my shoulders properly for maximum protection and hold. Every yoga pose involving holding my weight in my arms and shoulders is significantly tighter and easier now.
• Stronger abs
• Before Kettlebell, I was straight up and down, now I have a waist. My core is stronger. My balance has also improved in yoga and [cardio].
• Stronger thighs and knees
• I have a surgically repaired knee from 40 years ago. After noticing minor swelling in my knee, my daughter, a Certified Athletic Trainer, checked both knees and exclaimed that my surgically repaired knee was just as strong and as the "good" knee and better than ever! My ability to squat and hold yoga poses has increased greatly. [Cardio]improved too. I am ready to walk/run my first 5K in two weeks!
• Addendum: Janis finished second in her division!

More Eight Week Results:

• Hips (1 inch loss)
• Abdomen (2 inch loss) I did not believe this was possible. No more excuses!
• Under bust (2 inch gain) Stronger back muscles. Lats found!
• Waist (1.5 inch loss in 2 weeks) I did not measure my waist the first 6 weeks because I did not have one.
• Bust (1.25 inch loss) Loss of back fat. Cup size is the same.
• Right thigh (1 inch gain)
• Left thigh (1 inch gain)
• Right upper arm (.5 inch gain)
• Left upper arm (.5 inch gain)
• Weight (6 pound loss)

I highly recommend the eight weeks of Kettlebell sessions at Winter Garden Yoga with Brian Friedman! Three weeks of Kettlebell promised good results, but my eight-week results were amazing. I met every goal and my expectations were exceeded. In fact, something interesting happened. Every area of my life benefited from Kettlebell.


Kettlebell with Brian Friedman gets results! I am a believer.

"Kettlebell with a highly skilled trainer, like Brian Friedman, is for anyone of any age and ability. I, Janis Dey, am living proof!" 

Addendum from Brian: I want to thank Janis, personally, for sharing her amazing story. If you are tired of the excuses and ready to take the leap, I am inviting you to check out WinterGardenYoga.com or if you're in the Dr. Phillips area, check out OrlandoKettlebells.com, to begin your kettlebell quest.

Who else wants results like this? Who else wants to be on the cutting edge? Call us now 407-579-9889 for your free consultation.

Reprinted with permission from the author and thanks to KettlebllPrep.com

An Easy Way to Change the World

What are you doing to change the world?

You recycle. You eat organic food. You educate your friends and family about the effects of using plastic shopping bags. But what kind of impact does this have on the world around you?

The answer is easier than you think.

Practice yoga. Practice yoga, correctly, to be more precise. What happens when you practice yoga correctly? 

• You feel better
• You are more patient
• You are more compassionate (to yourself and to others)

Notice "to others". 

Did you notice that the last bullet point said you are compassionate to others? That is the key. This is the pebble in the pond. Think about it for a moment. 

After your yoga practice, you head over to the supermarket. You are on cloud nine and feeling fine. Once you've picked up your organic broccoli packaged in a container made of 97% recyclable material, you head over to the cashier. That is the exact moment when a person races to get in front of you because they HAVE to hurry up and get the @!!# out of there because they are running late (or some such emergency)!

Ah, but you are in the zone. So you step back, smile, and say, "please, go ahead" and surrender your place in line.

That simple act just made that person's day. It may have even made their week. That simple act restored their faith in humanity and taught them that the world isn't such a bad place after all.

According to M.K. Gandhi:

"You must be the change you want to see in the world."

Let these words take root. Do you want the world to be healthier? Then become a healthier person. Do you want the world to be peaceful? Then become a peaceful person? Got it? Good.

"...One pose at a time."

Winter Garden Yoga's mission is simple: we are changing the world one pose at a time. In fact, we've started a revolution by offering unique yoga experiences that no other studio can match. 

We invite you to give us a try. Check out our website to learn more about our experts and our services. 

How She Achieved a Size 2 in 90 Days, Client of the Month

Each month Winter Garden Yoga features a client who has achieved amazing results with our guaranteed methods. We call this feature: Winter Garden Yoga's Client of the Month.

Nominees share their stories (in their own words) and their photographs to inspire others to break old, destructive habits and to rise higher than ever before.

This month we are proud to share Gloria's story. How did she get rid of nagging aches and pains and drop from a size 8 to a size 2?!

Read on...

What made you decide to join Winter Garden Yoga?

Once I visited WGY and took a few classes, there was not any question about joining. I really enjoyed the three classes I had taken, all beginner's yoga, and felt very welcomed by Brian and fellow classmates. I had been wanting to try yoga for a while, and I thought the practice could help me to achieve better balance in my life. I had concentrated on nourishing my mind and spirit but did very little to properly nourish my body (including physical exercise. I fell in love with WGY instantly and decided to commit with a membership :D


What results have you received since joining WGY?

So many....most of all, I have noticed I am less stressed out. I am coping better with stressful situations at work and in my personal life. I have better mental strength. I am physically energized (the best part :). I realized recently that the aches and pains that I used to experience frequently have disappeared (sore joints during weather changes.) I am feeling better than ever, coupled with the confidence I've gained from all of the physical results!! I am down from a size 8 (and about to bulge out of that) to a size 2!! I literally did not know this was physically possible!!  I actually have great posture now, and have even been told that it is perfect! Feeling muscles that have always been too small and covered with fat to be visible.

Gloria was almost a size 10. After 90 days she is now a size 2!

What do you like best about WGY?

Honestly I love the atmosphere most, which includes everything! The instructors and other members are so supportive. The actual studio is calm and relaxing.


What would you say to someone on the fence about joining WGY?

Don't wait one more day. You will know instantly if it is for you. The support that I have received has been priceless. In the past, I would have stopped at day 60, size 6. Not because I was lazy (I was,) but because I didn't know any better. I lacked any sense of body consciousness. Now I have the tools to take me further. I would not have experienced that had I not tried that first class.

Have you been nominated yet? We want to hear your story. Contact us immediately and we will be honored to feature you and your story.

Isn't it time to do something just for you? Are you ready to be just like Gloria? Are you ready for your own life changing transformation? 

Call us for a free, no obligation, consultation at 407-579-9889 or contact us now! We guarantee your results!

All the best,

Brian