Barb Wood The first week of something different is always a bit of a challenge. You are stepping out of a rut that has taken control of your life. In my case it was a mostly sedentary life for the last 25 years. I didn’t like what I saw in the mirror and just spiraled…

Barb Wood: Goal To gain control of my caloric intake. To be more physically fit. I want to be able to ski/hike/bike/walk/paddle with confidence, and not be at the back of the pack. To drop two clothing sizes — to start. As silly as is sounds, I’d like to be able to wear a belt with…

  By Kyle Finneron It is great to have a goal in mind before starting on a transformation of your own. Often when I sit down with a new student and ask them what their ideal body would look like if they were to have it today and they will respond with “I want to…

(StatePoint) You may not realize it, but your sugar consumption has likely increased over the last several years. Beyond what you add to your coffee or the occasional sweet treat, you may be getting hidden sugar from an array of processed foods, such as ketchup and salad dressing. Even conventional baby food contains added sugar.…

By Beth Roberts of Killington Bootcamp At the start of each Challenge we do an evaluation through a series of measurements, questions and tests. As their coach I start forming an individual plan for each of them. Many factors are taken into account. Schedule restrictions, knowledge of fitness and nutrition basics, and motivation level are…

By Beth Roberts We are back with a new group of challenge participants with new goals and obstacles to overcome. Over the next six weeks we will individually help them transform their lifestyles just in time for Independence Day. Beginning this Tuesday, May 26, three males and three females from the area will embark on…

The meaning of transformation is simple, yet interesting, especially when applied in the contest of our Body Transformation Challenge. “Transformation” is a noun with synonyms including: change, alteration, mutation, conversion, metamorphosis, transfiguration, remodeling, reshaping, redoing, reconstruction, rebuilding, reorganization, rearrangement, reworking, renewal, revamp, remaking, remake. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines transformation as “a complete or major change…

By Amy Lewis, Fusion Fitness Are you struggling with self motivation? Having a hard time getting yourself to your regularly scheduled workouts? Finding more and more reasons to cheat on your healthy diet? You’re not alone! A healthy dose of motivation coupled with determination will get you almost anything in life. So how do you…

By Kyle Finneron Many people have approached me and are frustrated that they have just started a new program and they are not seeing the results on the scale they want, or they feel like they are not getting any stronger. The first thing I usually ask them is “Have you taken a before picture?”…