Have you ever been asked the question, “Are you a morning person?“  (<–Click the link for a fun little story)

It used to be loosely defined that if you said your “best time” of the day was between 5:00AM and 11:59AM, you were a morning person.  Well aside from the fact that 11:59AM is so close to the afternoon it’s laughable, operating well cognitively at a certain hour of the day really does act as a great indicator of when your body would probably give you the best performance during a workout.

Think about it, if you exercise when you’re groggy or dead tired from a long day, you’re more likely to slack your way through an exercise or not find the experience enjoyable.  Whereas if you were to try and target your exercise routines around times when your mind is more alert – the workout will feel like a breeze, and more than likely keep your energy flowing.

I know that sounds like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised at how many people just don’t seem to listen to what their bodies are trying to tell them when it comes to achieving the results they want.

Do yourself a favor and figure out when the best time is for you to increase your physical activity and stick to it for result’s sake.  I’m not saying to avoid mixing it up — take a stroll in the morning sometimes or even dabble in late night Yoga.  Just don’t push yourself to a Level 10 performance if your body and mind are only operating at a Level 6 – you’ll only sabotage yourself in the end.

We come to you and work with your schedule.  If you’re in the market for a motivational guide during your routines to help you achieve your goals this year, don’t hesitate to contact us using the form in the upper-right portion of this web page.

Have a good day (regardless of whether you’re reading this in the morning, afternoon or late at night – haha)!

There are a lot of enjoyable reasons to dedicate yourself to a new life grounded in fitness beyond the typically temporary reasons we all often times workout (“New Year’s Resolutions” ring any bells?).

Have a little fun: This is personal training -- it's life changing not "life-paining".

Let’s run down a few that we can think of here at Front Door Fitness off the top of our heads…

10 – New clothes

If you’re new to working out and leading a more active lifestyle, you’ll be needing to do a little bit of shopping.  Nothing wrong with feeling good and looking good while you’re at it!

9 – New Activities (or as we call them “Adventures”)

Another fun side-effect of your new Fit Life may be the desire to go out and do something.  Even without your private personal trainer from Front Door Fitness, you may suddenly feel the urge to practice Yoga, participate in Pilates, go biking and a ton of other interesting things.

8 – Increased brain-power

Recently researchers have been beginning to find that there are strong ties to physical activity and mental longevity.  Don’t believe me?  Check out this snippet from an issue of Scientific American a few years ago (click the preceding text to link).

7 – A better diet that’s as delicious as it is nutritious

You’ll find that healthy eating can be tasty as well.  In my city alone I’ve fallen head over heels for this local eatery called The Mixx located near our beautiful Plaza Community.  Not only do they serve up salads – but they serve up flavorful blends of chicken, beef and seafood as well in those otherwise vegetarian masterpieces.  That’s my pleasure – I’m sure you’ll find your own as well as you begin to practice healthier nutrition habits.

6 – A stronger body

Your lifting, stretching and twisting all serves the purpose of making you physically capable of doing things you didn’t even know you were capable of.  Just keep it up and savor the results.

5 – Better health

Regular, moderate exercise can strengthen your body’s immune system while helping out with lung capacity and providing you with a healthier long lasting heart.  Regardless of your age, this is one benefit of a Fit Life that we just can’t overlook.

4 – A leaner figure

All things in moderation – a little vanity (and I mean it in the most humble way possible) never hurt anyone.  Confidently flaunt a leaner figure or more toned physique after a few weeks with our trainers.

3 – Reduced stress

Physical activity gets your body’s endorphins (feel-good stuff from your brain) pumping  and can act as a great picker-upper after any rough day.  Some information I saw from the Mayo Clinic put it best when referring to Exercise: “It’s meditation in motion.”

2 – Feeling more energy

If you’re new to your Fit Life, you may be beat the first few routines out of the gate.  But keep it up!  You’ll find that you have more energy to do things you love with the people you can’t live without in no time

1 – Self-fulfillment

If you’re like most adults, you’ve tried working out and being more physically fit before.  That said, you’ve probably stopped too — followed by another stop — another start — another stop — etc., etc., etc. … Your personal commitment to a more fit you, along with our help, is a major lifestyle choice you will cherish for the rest of your days.  As you surpass goal after goal you’ll feel better about yourself and see an improvement in your overall happiness.

So what are you waiting for?  Contact us already!

This is the first installment of our most frequently asked questions series we are putting together to help answer some of the questions you have about personal training.

No one enjoys wasting money or time - Front Door Fitness values both when helping you meet your goals.

Q: Cost of living can sometimes outpace my income so I have to make sure my expenses are justified.  Is a private personal trainer from Front Door Fitness expensive?

A: This is a question that we get a lot, and honestly it is understandable why you would ask it.

Think about it.  What really whittles away at your wallet is a gym membership or home gym equipment that never gets used.  You could easily spend $1200 a year on unused fitness solutions.

Our solution is not wasteful.  It’s easy to skip a visit to the gym.  It is hard to miss a scheduled, on-site, workout with your Front Door Fitness Trainer.