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Trainer Neil Westford owns FX Studios and Life FX with business partner Nate Costa. In 2005, he and Nate developed Life FX for people intimidated by the cookie-cutter gym routine. FX Studios is a unique spa and salon that also features movie theaters—Life FX stationed inside has become a go-to source for creative personal training and custom fitness programs. Consultation is free. One-on-one training and group training are available. Classes include yoga, boxing, Zumba, circuit, Pilates, and Bosu Ball.
Neil’s Proactive Fitness Tips:
“The average person gains five to seven pounds throughout the holiday season,” Neil says. “It’s simply a difficult time of year—shopping, partying, stress, overeating and less activity add up.”
- If you are not on a fitness program, don’t wait. Start one before the holidays!
- Start slow and have realistic expectations. A healthful weight loss program involves nutritional, cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training. Add the strength training once you have some momentum. Plan to lose one pound of fat per week.
- Get a certified personal trainer to design a program and hold you accountable to it. In consultation they should spend at least 30 minutes assessing your health and goals.
- Fail to plan, plan to fail! If you are going to a party, eat something healthful right before you go so that you are not too hungry. Drink one glass of water for every alcoholic drink—you’ll drink less alcohol, hydrate and save calories.
- Exercise in the morning. This way holiday events won’t make the workout impossible, and you will feel empowered throughout the day.
- Eat more salads. This is an easy way to cut calories. Vegetables are 70 percent water, are high in fiber and are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
- Try to break a sweat every day, even if you are only able to exercise 20 minutes.
- Stay off the scale and instead pay attention to your clothes. In the beginning, the scale can be frustrating—and misleading—if you are losing fat and gaining muscle.
- Invite a friend to do the program with you. Help each other stay on track.
- Sugar is the enemy! Eat junk food in moderation. One cookie instead of four will make a big difference when January rolls around.
- Mix up your exercise: hike, climb, bike, kayak—bundle up and go for it!
FX Studios
410-771-1500
11270 Pepper Road in Hunt Valley
fxstudios.com
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