Monday, August 30th, 2010

How is TEAMiFIT different from other gyms and fitness places?

Here at TEAMiFIT we are more than just a swipe-your-card gym.  We focus on our members and what they want and need to be successful with their lifestyle goals.  You’ll notice very quickly that we form relationships with all of our members and value everyone’s feedback.  We realize that working out is a huge component to one’s happiness, and we want to take the thinking and stress out of your workouts!  Therefore all of our programs are designed for you to show up and simply go on autopilot to Get Yo’ FIT On!  Whether you do the fitness classes, open gym, or cross training, the workouts will challenge you, and our instructors are trained to modify the workouts for you based on your level of fitness.   In a class format, the instructor will give Level 1-3+ options for many of the exercises so you can choose the best exercise to meet your fitness level.   During Open Gym and Cross Training Hours TEAMiFIT coaches will give you modifications to make sure you Get Yo’ FIT On properly!  You don’t have to worry about what you are going to do next…we’ve got it all planned for you!

FUN Options…

We are known for our creative, innovative, and FUN options for getting fit.  We keep it fresh by using a wide range of exercises and equipment, including Concept 2 Rowers (October 2010), weights, kettlebells, bands, benches, BOSU’s, boxing gear, agility & plyometric equipment, medicine balls, trampolines, TRX Suspension, pull-up bars, body bars, and more.

Lots of Smiles and Never Bored!

We continually challenge our clients to Get Their FIT On at their individual fitness levels.  We have tons of invigorating Fun in the process of our Incredible Transformations!

Come On In & Get Yo’ TEAMiFIT On!!

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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Get Yo' FIT On!

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Julie Steffen (ZUMBA and ZUMBA Toning Instructor) & Amy Leffel (Owner, Instructor, & Trainer)

Friday, January 29th, 2010

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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Sometimes We Need to Be Put in Check to Follow Our Desired Goals:

Roadblocks ONLY Make Us Stronger!

What can you do TODAY to follow your desired footsteps?  Sometimes we need to check, re-check, evaluate, re-evaluate, and make some changes.  Curve balls are part of our lives and how we react to and evaluate them shapes our lives.  We create our realities, let’s rock out 2010 warrior-style!  Ain’t nothin’ gonna hold us back from our desired paths!

Ok, now Get Yo’ Read On!

1. THE LAW OF NEUTRAL POSITION. You can not know whether you are going in the right direction and plan your route, while you are driving at full speed. If you are always busy trying to achieve one goal after another, you have no time to ask yourself, if this is what you truly want. To make any changes in your life you have to first stop and only after that change direction.

2. THE LAW OF A STRAIGHT LINE. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. To find the shortest way to your goal you just have to know two coordinates – your current position and the position of your goal. If you do not know where you are going, the chances are that you will get lost and continue to go in circles.

3. THE LAW OF TAXI. The moment you let another person drive you, you give them full control of the car and the route that you take. Similar, if you let another person place priorities in your life, you will end up following their path, instead of yours. It is also not a secret that the longer you stay in the cab, the more it will cost you and the longer it will take you to get back. If you do not like where you are going in life, it is probably time to take the initiative back into your hands.

4. THE LAW OF EMPTY SPACE. You cannot bring a new closet into a room without throwing away the old one. There simply will not be enough space. You have to take out the old garments and objects first, than clean up the space and only after that can you fill this space with something new. Similar to change your life, you have to eliminate old beliefs that are no longer serving you and only then will you be able to replace them with the positive ones.

5. THE LAW OF A MAGNIFYING GLASS. Neither of us has an objective perception of reality. Every person is limited by their own past experience, beliefs, and vision of life. We magnify those details that we are actively looking for. If we concentrate our attention on the problems, they become bigger and more terrifying. If you direct your attention to positive areas of life, they expand. There is only one way to change your reality, shift your focus and make it positive.

6. THE LAW OF UNPREDICTABILITY. We cannot objectively take into account all the possibilities and obstacles that we will have to face on the way to our goal. Therefore, you cannot predict everything that might happen. While having a good step-by-step plan is an important part of successful goal setting, it should be flexible enough to adapt to what life may throw your way.

7. THE LAW OF SNOWBALL EFFECT. We are motivated a lot more by current problems than by future benefits. Problems are given to us to help us grow and learn valuable lessons. By ignoring one problem we are provoking a snowball effect. One problem drags along another one and then another one, until the pile of problems becomes too huge to be ignored. If we are not motivated to learn our lessons the easy way, we will have to learn them anyway, only the hard way.

8. THE LAW OF LIMITATION. The universe has an unlimited number of opportunities and choices. Our energy is limited though. That is why we need to choose wisely what we spend it on. We cannot have everything we want at the same time. By focusing on one goal at a time we will not feel so overwhelmed. Know your priorities, otherwise you might end up with a whole bunch of things you do not really need.

9. THE LAW OF INERTIA. If something is moving, it will keep moving until something else stops it. If something is not moving, it will just sit there until something comes along to move it. It is safe to say that until one takes action to achieve something, you will not see any results, because you will remain a “body at rest”. However, even a tiny action towards your goal is sufficient to create momentum and overcome inertia (also known as “procrastination”).

Happy Living, Breathing and Just Being!

Remember, ain’t nothin’ gonna hold us back from our desired paths…

Get Yo’ 2010 On Warrior Style!

Friday, January 15th, 2010

DotFIT Me Program Information

All TEAMiFIT members receive full access to the DotFIT Me Program, which includes comprehensive online nutrition tracking, customized menus and meal plans, and additionally unlimited gym workouts to meet your specific goals.

Once you become a member, within 1-3 days you will receive an email with your username and password to have access to your DotFIT Me Program.

Below are brief videos about each section of the DotFIT Me Program.  This will give you a general idea of what is included in this program.  Remember, TEAMiFIT members have exclusive access to this program.

This information is backed by the top companies in the industry and quality research.  TEAMiFIT is excited to be one of the only licensed DotFIT companies in Chicago and provide this service to the TEAMiFIT Program.

Take some time to learn about the DotFIT Me Program Below:

Summary Page:
http://www.vimeo.com/7313164

Logging Food:
http://www.vimeo.com/7314248

Nutrition Tools:
http://www.vimeo.com/7315400

Personalized Supplements:
http://www.vimeo.com/7327306

Exercise Program:
http://www.vimeo.com/7328009

Learn, Mastering the Application:
http://www.vimeo.com/7329173

My Info:
http://www.vimeo.com/7330142

DotFIT Exerspy: Calorie Tracking, Sleep Efficiency, Total Physical Activity, Total Steps Taken

If you are interested in learning more about the Exerspy and Calorie Tracking System, here is the video where you can learn the specifics:
http://www.vimeo.com/7317127