Sunday, January 19, 2014

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

Saturday, January 11, 2014

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. 



Friday, January 3, 2014

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

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Three Magic Words for Long Term Results

A personal story from Brian...

Margaret is a VIP at Winter Garden Yoga and she I have been working together, privately, for about three months. During one of our sessions, Margaret shared some insight with me. I asked her to write her observations in her own words so that we could share it with the Winter Garden Yoga community.


"I’ve been taking kettlebell lessons for 14 weeks now and I’d like to share some observations about my journey. 
"The first month was tough and discouraging. Not in a physical sense, because Brian is very careful to teach proper alignment and he was patient enough to pace the lessons to keep me comfortable.
"The challenge was fitting a new activity into my already busy schedule, plus the mental aspect of learning something completely new. 

"The second month got easier because the once a week lesson was becoming routine, but I still faced challenges with carving out practice time at home. I started to feel a little better about my kettlebell form during the second month, and I had glimpses of improvement in the way I looked and felt, but it wasn't until the third month that I made it over the hump, so to speak.

"I am now proactive in finding practice time at home.

After 14 weeks of consistent practice, Margaret is leaner and free of neck and back pain.


"In the beginning I was fitting practice in when it was convenient, now I plan my schedule around my practice.

"My body is getting a little bit leaner. [My friends] are starting to notice [the physical changes from kettlebell and yoga practice] and ask me questions. I am also noticing an increase in strength when I’m doing normal household chores.

"The neck pain and lower back ache I’ve suffered from for years is just about gone. I am so grateful that I signed up for a six month package of classes. Had I not made that commitment I think I would have stopped during the discouraging, early days and not gotten to this place of confidence and optimism. Kettlebell has become a part of my life and I’m very grateful to Brian for his expertise, patience, and encouragement."

So what is Margaret's secret? How was she able to overcome her chronic neck and back pain? How was she able to become leaner and stronger? I believe it can be summarized into three magic words:

Give. It. Time.

So many of us are looking for a 'quick fix' and if we don't get it, we become discouraged, give up, and give ourselves permission to say, 'that didn't work.'

I want to encourage you to re-think the quick fix and invest in yourself for long term benefits. An ancient eastern proverb says, "The tortoise always wins."

Do you want results that will last?
Do you want to become lean?
Do you want to become strong?

Contact us now for a free, no obligation, consultation. We take your results very seriously and we provide individualized programs to suit your needs. Visit our website, download your FREE report, and contact us so that we can get you started!

All the best,

Brian



Sunday, December 8, 2013

3 Steps to More Energy, Dr. Jason Littleton



WellSpring is smart, to the point, and packed with very easy to follow information

My friend, Dr. Jason Littleton (you may have seen him on the Dr. Oz Show) has out done himself. He's published some excellent material that is going to help you...



* Improve your energy levels
* Build your self esteem
* Teach you how to eat properly
* And quite possibly give you all the tools you need to live a longer life

In this review we'll be looking at his book: WellSpring: The Energy Secrets TO DO The Good Life.

WellSpring is smart, to the point, and packed with very easy to follow information. Trust me, I've invested twice as much for books that contain half as much material. It is definitely worth its price (keep reading for an exclusive offer). Dr. Jason Littleton writes in a conversational style that is very personable and easy to understand. And he covers everything you need to do, right now, to begin living a healthier life; both inside and out. The key to making so much material accessible is that Dr. Jason takes you through a series of progressions. That means you begin from the beginning and build layer upon layer until you have mastered each task to help you achieve elite levels of health and fitness.


Dr. Jason Littleton is a nationally known and respected physician, author,
and an advocate of Winter Garden Yoga.


Here’s what I mean…

Dr. Jason divides WellSpring into three sections: Inspiration, Concentration, and Execution. You start your health and fitness quest, first, by being inspired to do so. In this section Dr. Jason helps you identify your passion, the power of your words, and how to connect the dots to achieve your goals. The next step is concentration. This is where you learn to develop the ability to keep your eye on the prize and to “fly above the negative with positive thinking.” Finally, you will learn to execute healthy eating and exercise habits that will transform your life.

After reading WellSpring you will learn…

* How to break bad habits
* How to have energy, no matter what you’re facing
* How to create an elite nutrition plan
* Which exercise Dr. Jason feels is perfect… and why
* The Four Elite Laws of Health
* And so much more

What else can I say? WellSpring: The Energy Secrets TO DO The Good Life is a great book. I encourage you to visit Dr. Jason’s website, invest in your own copy, and begin feeling the benefits of WellSpring immediately.

And to sweeten the deal (and because Dr. Jason Littleton is an advocate of Winter Garden Yoga) use the code well20 for a 20% savings on the hard copy book. Act fast because this offer expires 12/31/13!

Sunday, December 1, 2013

She Did What?!, 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 Marita's story. How did she lose 26 pounds and drop at least two sizes?

Read on...


"I had walked past [Winter Garden Yoga] several times and finally decided to take the first step and call to register for my first class in August.  I wanted to get more in shape and thought this would be a great way to get started...

"Little did I know how much I would love it!

"[Since investing in my health at WGY] I feel better about myself than I have in a very long time!  I have lost about 26 pounds and gone down at least two sizes.  I just bought a size small shirt a few weeks ago...

"I can't remember the last time I fit into a size small! 

"I am much more aware of what I eat and live a healthier lifestyle overall.


BEFORE
AFTER















                                                

                                                

                                         Marita lost 26 pounds and is down two sizes!


"I love the supportive atmosphere and the personalized planning I receive [at WGY] to best suit the results I was hoping for.  There is a fantastic variety of classes throughout the week and the classes themselves never get boring.  

 
"[My advice to those who are unsure about joining is]...Hop off the fence and join!  I tell everyone who will listen about what a fantastic decision I made by coming to WGY and I truly mean that. The instructors are wonderful and you will feel welcomed from the moment you step in the door."

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

Are you ready to be just like Marita? Are you ready for your own life changing transformation? 

Call us for a free consultation at 407-579-9889 or contact us now! We guarantee your results.

All the best,

Brian

Saturday, November 2, 2013

How Does This Busy Professional Stay Toned and Strong?‏, Client of the Month


Client of the Month: Angie Howard

Each month Winter Garden Yoga will feature a client who has achieved amazing results with the methods we teach at our studio. We call this Winter Garden Yoga's Client of the Month.

Nominees share their stories (in their own words) and their photographs to inspire others to break the mold of complacency and to rise higher.

This month we are proud to share Angie's story. How did she lose 6 pounds, get stronger, and more toned?

Read on...

"I [had] been looking for a good yoga studio for quite a while. The ones I found didn't have what I needed – some seemed superficial and others were in the middle of large loud gyms. I live in Winter Garden and was delighted to see WGY open on a downtown corner. When I took my first class I knew I had found a studio that provides a rich yoga experience.


                                                    Before                                  After
                                        Angie has lost six pounds, is stronger, and more toned.



"I started at WGY in January and I’ve experienced great results. I’ve lost about 5 – 6 pounds, and I can wear clothes that only fit when I was ten pounds lighter. My muscles are better toned and I’m stronger. The sense of peace and balance I have when I leave the studio is so nice!

"I love the instructors at WGY. Each has their own unique style and perspective on yoga. The overall atmosphere of the studio is wonderful – just walking in the door lifts my spirits.

"Anyone considering joining a yoga studio should give WGY a try. You’ll always feel welcomed and respected, no matter if you’re just starting out or if you want to expand your current yoga practice."

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

Are you ready for your own life changing transformation? Call us for a free consultation at 407-579-9889.

All the best,

Brian