So I was shopping the other day…… I often stop at The Healthy Buffalo to pick up venison and buffalo, but I thought I would check out what the local grocery store had for healthy meats. I found a great selection of wild caught seafood at Market Basket. It was there that I found a new label. I was perusing the meat isle trying to find if they had free range beef. I found a fascinating label … [Read more...]
What’s In A Name?
The Bible talk about a good name being more desirable than great riches - it is something to be treasured and preserved. Our name, Get Fit NH Bootcamp is pretty plain Jane - I admit. Not very flashy, probably not going to win any "business name of the year" awards. However you have to go a bit below the surface to understand it - it's not quite as simple as it looks. Here's what each word in … [Read more...]
Who Is On Your Team?
Enough is enough - You are ready to make a change! You have finally decided that you are going to start eating healthier, exercising and lose that extra weight that's been bugging you. So you pick up the latest diet book and slap down some hard earned cash on a gym membership. You even schedule your workouts on the calendar. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, after work. You are ready to get … [Read more...]
Lunch Box Chicken Salad
Try this super easy and tasty recipe for in your lunch box or anytime! ½ cup plain yogurt 4 teaspoon Dijon style mustard Dash of pepper 2 Tablespoons orange juice 1 cup cooked green beans 5 ounces chicken, turkey, ham, or even tuna ½ cup shredded carrots 2 Tablespoons sliced green onion For dressing, mix yogurt, Dijon mustard, pepper, and the orange juice. Add green beans, carrots, … [Read more...]
Local Concord Area Fitness Professional Earns Prestigious Certification
Epsom, NH based physical preparation coach Dean Carlson becomes the first person in New Hampshire to achieve the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification. Get Fit NH Bootcamp is pleased to announce that co-owner and coach Dean Carlson has successfully completed the rigorous requirements for the successful completion of the industry’s premier nutrition designation. Dr. John Berardi, founder of … [Read more...]
Good Foot Health Is No Small “Feet”
Each morning before I step onto the floor I make sure my feet are more awake than I am. Getting my feet ready to support my body weight with a quick massage and stretch is just like doing the big arm stretch right after I get out of bed. You know, feet work so hard and they really take a beating so I like to take the time to honor their work and let them know I’m grateful. Did you know that … [Read more...]
Can You Touch A Coin?
Try this little experiment. Place a coin on the floor. Stand about 6 inches away from the coin. With your eyes open, attempt to touch the coin with your big toe (it doesn't matter which foot). Now close your eyes and try it again. If your ‘proprioception’ is in tune, then you should be able to touch the coin or at least get very close to it. However, if your proprioception is not functioning … [Read more...]
Why Do You Do It That Way?
Is a question we love to hear at Get Fit NH Bootcamp! When someone asks us that, we know we have an engaged member who wants to make the most of his or her training, and has a true desire to get better. In fact if you have a question please ask! We are also happy to get any feedback and suggestions regarding bootcamp, but I will caution you, we aren't always going to adopt those suggestions when … [Read more...]
It’s Go Time!
By now your body is enjoying the fruits of recovery week and is getting a little bit antsy to get back in the gym and get back to work. You have reaped the rewards of hard training, and staying out of the gym too much longer is out of the question. Hang in there - Tuesday is almost here! The best thing is that over the last few weeks you know why you are getting better. You are seeing the … [Read more...]
The Healthy Kitchen
It all starts here. Nutrition is not half the battle, it is the battle! What we eat is the single most important factor when it comes to how we look and feel. With today’s busy lifestyles, it is more important than ever that we learn to make the best choices to support our healthy goals. The choices we make when feeding our bodies have both short and long term consequences. Did you know it’s … [Read more...]
