TJ's Gym Weekly News 1/10/2020
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
It’s so cliche, but entering a new decade really does feel like a great time to commit to your health and happiness. We’re here to help and have lots of programs brewing to do just that! Read on, and reach out any time! Unrelated to it being the new year, Coach Brian, now a badass in the US Military, got married in December, and it was a special treat to be a part of his happiness. The TJ’s Gym Family is forever.
Message from TJ
Justin was chagrined when he told me about the last time he tried to play pick-up basketball. He had a great time and, like it had been for me for many years, it was his escape from life. No family, no work, just something he loved to do and happened to be really good at.
The next day after flying for work, his knee ballooned, and he had to hobble around for a few days until the swelling subsided.
"So what do I do? Just stop playing?" he asked.
Ugh, this was my exact scenario six years ago. I used to play every Sunday afternoon and would then spend three to four days with knees like balloons. I hate to say this but, I had to quit.
The good news is that I am fitter than I've ever been in my life. I substituted something better, even though I didn't love it as much. And it’s lead to other great things.
Carroll Shelby won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1958. This is a grueling auto race testing the endurance of driver, car, and crew. He was the first American to ever do so. Shelby was forced to retire from racing because of a genetic heart condition. He actually chewed down nitroglycerin pills during the race, just to keep himself from having a heart attack on the course.
Shelby became on of the most influential car engineers of the last century, all while envying his drivers and with his failing ticker.
He received a heart transplant in 1993 and a kidney transplant in 1996, because his kidneys were failing due to all the medications he took the previous 30 years. He went on to live to be 89, even though his physicians told him he'd never make it to 60. He was also married 7 times.
Not bad.
Shelby made choices. Some were hard, but the reality is that the decisions he made with the help of experts added decades to his life.
The TJ’s Gym BIG LEAN PROGRAM starts on February 1st, and I want to help you. The BL gives us the opportunity to work together, stay motivated, and dig into the how's and why's. I’m right here to answer any questions about the program and give you the honest truth when it comes to shedding excess body fat. You’ll need to work on mind, body, and soul.
Justin knows the answer to his question. It's uncomfortable but inevitable. He also told me he's going to learn how to do Double Unders this year, and that's awesome. I can’t wait to see what else happens for him!
Schedule a complimentary GOAL-SETTING SESSION with me! Let’s see if the Big Lean makes the most sense for you, and/or let’s create a different plan for accountability!
Let’s do this!
`TJ
COmplimentary Goal-setting sessions with TJ
A year ago, 7.5 years into her 8.5 years as a TJ's Gym member, Jean walked into my office asking for a plan to lose weight. Last week, she reminded me of what I told her during a goal-setting session (It had nothing to do with nutrition) and she said she’s the happiest she’s been in years.
I encourage you to set up a complimentary goal-setting session with me. Give me 15 minutes, and we can spearhead some major positive changes to make 2020 the beginning of a great new decade for you!
PLEASE SCHEDULE HERE.
if you can't find a spot that works, email allison@tjsgym.com to find one that does!
I'm looking forward to meeting with you soon!
~TJ
Give us 13 weeks, and we will jumpstart your long-term health and wellness! Need to lose a few pounds? BIG LEAN is for you! Need to add muscle and reduce fat? Join us!
Our group effort will run from February 3rd to May 3rd. The camaraderie and support is the icing on the proverbial cake! Questions? Email allison@tjsgym.com.
OUR WINTER YOUTH PROGRAM is under way!
we prorate for late starts!
8-week session Jan 6 TO march 15, 2020*
*No classes week of Feb 17-23 for ski week
COMING BACK SOON, THIS TIME TO TJ’S MILL VALLEY!
We’re excited to announce the return of our THROW HANDS BOXING AND FITNESS program! We are shooting for classes to begin in February Mill Valley in evening time slots. STAY TUNED, AND GET PSYCHED!
TJ’s Gym BOOTCAMP!
Bring friends and family—no experience necessary for Bootcamp classes, and first class is free! All we need is our online waiver completed prior to class. TJ’s members can also try a class without it counting towards membership allotment. Email allison@tjsgym.com to make it happen!
Running Strong: strength TRAINING for endurance athletes
Join any time with our flexible membership options!
Email allison@tjsgym.com with any questions.
Program Foundations:
•Injury prevention/Consistency
•Efficiency/Muscular Power
•Longevity/Health
We’d like to get as many 60+ year-olds in Marin moving as possible! Athletes can join at any time; we pro-rate based on start days.