Corporate wellness programs, group training at your location, advantages to your company and things to think about before starting a workout program.

Hello Atlanta Group, I assist seveal company's on there health and wellness programs and compiled this document to address the conserns and interest of the folks who have contacted me.

Advantage to your company
• Happier and healthier employees
• Improved productivity and morale
• Reduced absenteeism
. Employees get to know each other better, improved morale

Why use a personal group workour professional?
1) 70% of illnesses are due to lifestyle-related causes such as obesity and physical inactivity.
2) Obese individuals spend more on both healthcare services
and medication than daily smokers and heavy drinkers.
3) The annual per capita increase in medical expenditures and absenteeism associated with obesity ranges from $450 to $2,500 per obese employee.
4) Employers implementing health promotion programs have
achieved a 28% reduction in sick leave, 26% reduction in direct health care costs, and 30% reduction in costs related to worker’s compensation.

Help your employees achieve optimal fitness levels while lowering your healthcare costs. I will create healthy lifestyle program that fits the specific needs of your business and your employees.

Our program offering includes, but is not limited to:
• Customized workouts
• Nutrition assessments
. Body fat analysis
• Personal training services at your on-site facility
• Group exercise classes (Early A.M., Lunchtime, or After work)
• Lunch ‘n’ Learn seminars
• Health Fairs
. Flexible schedules
. Fun and interactive fitness training

Benefits of resistance training

The benefits of regular resistance training include:
Increased muscle strength, power, endurance and size
Increased bone density and strength, Reduced body fat, Increased muscle-to-fat ratio
Boosted metabolism (burning more kilojoules when at rest)
Lowered heart rate and blood pressure after exercise (thought to reduce the risk of heart disease), Improved balance & stability, Enhanced performance of everyday tasks
Reduced risk of developing some conditions like diabetes.

The best methods for performing these exercises, Resistant bands, free wieghts, exercise machines, own body weight, I can assist you with these exercises.

Personal Training For Women

Weight training for women in Atlanta GA. If you are a woman who is interested in losing fat, gaining strength, increasing muscle tone, and transforming her physique--YOU SHOULD BE WEIGHT TRAINING! Personal Training By Jeff Can Help >>

Pilates training, Background and exercise info

The Pilates Method of body conditioning was developed by German Joseph Pilates more than 70 years ago. For many years, Pilates training remained a well-kept secret in the world of dance and the performing arts. In recent years the growing interest in "mind/body" exercise has brought Pilates concepts to the forefront of fitness training. At Fitness with Jeff incorporates these techinques into my workout & personal training programs, These exercises are low impact & impactful.
The Pilates Method comprises more than 500 exercises, performed as a mat-based workout or using special resistance equipment developed by Joseph Pilates and emphasizing spring resistance.
The central concept of Pilates training is strengthening the so-called "Powerhouse" or core of the body - the deep abdominal muscles, buttock muscles and the muscles around the spine. A training program based on Pilates will stabilize the pelvis and shoulder girdle, stretching and strengthening the entire body with movement initiating from "the center".

Mr Road Rage Comedian Chris Kauffman's hitting the gym and working out.

I have a local Atlanta based celebrity and local comedian Chris
> Kauffman, the star of Mr. Road Rage the TV commercial for the Georgia Clean Air Campaign who is undertaking a major physical
> transformation, Chris is currently about 6'3"and 340
> pounds. Other then the poundage Chris is very good
> shape. Over the next couple of months watch as Chris
> drops the weight and slims down. Please also check
> out Chris's website at http://www.chriskauffman.com to
> checkout the before pictures. Chris's program will
> include weight training, nutritional.

"Check out Chris Kauffman's outrageous portrayal of Mr. Road Rage
in
the TV commercial for the Clean Air Campaign when you watch his comedy
demo
video at www.YouTube.com by typing in "Chris Kauffman" in the Search
bar on
the home page."

Personal training for women, Atlanta Ga

Personal training for women, Atlanta Ga, Atlanta Personal training with Fitness with Jeff

Fitness programs, personal for a great overall bodywork tailored for your individual needs with all of your health and exercise concerns in mind! If you want to lose weight, tone up 'specific' body parts…including tummy, thighs, buns and arms; I can
help you reach those fitness goals! I understand that as women get
older, you’re body changes and your fitness and health needs and goals
maybe different today than they were 10 years ago. I understand that
It doesn't matter if you ever had a Personal Trainer
before, or even if you ever worked out in your life!
Certified Health Professional will come
right to your doorstep or have facilities available and might be even be able to team you up with another client or clients which is more economical and builds a level of support. I will devise a fitness program based on YOUR unique and individual
needs and goals. I provide a wide variety of fitness services
that are all custom tailored to fit your fitness needs. Give us a call
today or email and let us have the
opportunity to assist you with your fitness goals.

Nationally Certified Fitness Trainer Jeff Michaud of
Atlanta Georgia

Atlanta Personal training, Tennis instruction by
Fitness with Jeff, USPTA and AMFPT certified, I can come to your gym or tennis court or have facilities available. I’ve been in business for over 10 years working with all ages and skill levels for both Tennis lessons and or Personal training. I serve the Buckhead, Midtown, downtown, Peachtree Hills, and surrounding areas of Atlanta Georgia.

Advantages of Working out and physical fitness training, with a personal trainer

Advantages of Working out and physical fitness, with a personal trainer
· Increased energy stamina and endurance- Life can be crazy at times. You will enjoy having the extra energy to spend time with the kids, go out with friends, take up a sport or improve at the one you do now.
· Overall confidence - Knowing that you are making progress will do wonders for your self-esteem and confidence.
· Motivation and Accountability - There may be days where you don't feel like working out, we will give you the extra push to keep you on track towards your fitness goals!
· Seeing is Believing- You feel great when you have to donate those old clothes that don't fit you anymore.
· Better mobility for sports and other activities, Jeff has programs designed around your choice of sport or activity, Tennis and running in particular.
· Proper form and technique. Nothing worse then using incorrect form & either do the exercise wrong & having no gain or causing Injury.
· Flexible schedules to work with your busy schedule. This is a benefit specifically to working with Fitness with Jeff, Same day appointments,

Weight training tip, don't grip wieghts to tightly

Hello Atlanta Fitness group, one thing people ask me is how tight to grip the wieghts for the dumbells, and machine wieghts, I always tell people to grip only as tight as you need so the wieghts don't slip, I see lots of wieght lifers with there forarms quivering from holding on to tight. Just check yourself next time you lift wieghts.

Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon

My Clients at Fitness with Jeff Atlanta love this event, great way to get out of the house. Enjoy...Jeff

Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon
Run Where the Olympians Ran Celebrate the 46th
Running of The Atlanta Marathon!
Race Date: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2007

Start Times: Half Marathon: 7:00AM; Full Marathon: 7:30AM

Course closes: 12:30 p.m.

Distances:
Marathon: 26.2 mile footrace; a loop course
Half Marathon: 13.1-mile footrace; begins at halfway point of the full marathon

Start Locations:
Marathon: Outside Turner Field, downtown Atlanta
Half Marathon: Peachtree Rd. (just north of Clairmont Rd. intersection) within walking distance of Chamblee MARTA station (Atlanta Marathon/Half Marathon Course Map)

Getting to the Races On Time!
Marathon: Carpooling is encouraged.
Half Marathon: Because of the large crowd at the Half Marathon, plan to arrive NO LATER THAN 6:15AM (or earlier if possible). The start & finish are located near MARTA rail stations. We STRONGLY urge runners to take MARTA to the start because of traffic congestion and limited parking in the area. (Only you can prevent gridlock.)

Eligibility:
All runners who have trained for a 26.2 mile footrace for the Marathon or 13.1 miles for the Half Marathon are eligible to enter. Minimum age for runners of the marathon is 16; for the half marathon is 12. For safety, no wheeled vehicles or wheeled means of conveyance (i.e., bikes, skates, baby joggers) are permitted in the footrace. Marathoners should be prepared to finish the race within five hours.

Registration:

Online registration: Half Marathon | Full Marathon

2007 REGISTRATION DEADLINES: (late fees apply after November 7)

Register online until midnight on Sunday, November 18, 2007.

Postmark no later than Friday, November 2, 2007.

In Person to the Atlanta Track Club by 5:00PM, Wednesday, November 7, 2007.

Late entries will be accepted in person at packet pick-up on Tuesday ONLY, November 20, 11AM-8PM. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 8PM, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20.

Entry Fees:

Online entry fee through 5PM, November 7: $50 Marathon; $35 Half.

Mail in entry fee through 5PM, November 7: $55 Marathon; $40 Half.
a portion of each entry fee will be donated to help feed Atlanta’s hungry on Thanksgiving.

AFTER NOVEMBER 7: To strongly discourage late entry, the late fee is $70.00 for the full marathon and $60.00 for the half marathon; correct T-shirt size is not guaranteed. Late entries will be accepted in person at packet pick-up on Tuesday ONLY, November 20, 11AM-8PM. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 8PM, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20.
Switching Races:
Runners wishing to change from the Marathon to Half Marathon (or vice versa) after their entries have been processed, may do so until 7:30PM, Wednesday, November 21, at the Race Expo. Those switching on race day will be disqualified.

REMINDER: NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 8PM,
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20.

Packets will not be mailed. Packets must be picked up at the Expo, InterContinental Hotel, 3315 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA, (404) 946-9000:

• Tuesday, November 20, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 21, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Packets will contain bib number and timing chip. If you do not wish to be in the results, you may turn in your chip at the Expo.

• Race packet may be picked up by third party if copy of entrant's I.D. is presented.

No packet pick-up on race day either at the hotel or race start.
No packets will be mailed; No packets available at ATC office.

Awards and T-Shirts:

All participants receive 100% cotton long-sleeve T-shirts at packet pick-up. You will be given the size indicated on application.



For each race, awards will be given on race day to the overall male and female finishers; awards to the first masters male & female and to the top three in each age division (excluding overall winners) will be mailed.

Special commemorative medals will be awarded to full marathoners indicating their finish times in under 3 hours; under 3:30; or under 4:00. All other finishers in under 5 hours for the full marathon and all half marathon finishers will also receive a finisher's medal.

Age Divisions:
Marathon and Half Marathon, Men & Women:
19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+.
Fluids:
There will be water at both starts, and water & PowerAde at intervals along the course as well as the finish.

Half Marathon Baggage:
A baggage tag will be included in Half Marathon race packets. Baggage transportation is not necessary for Marathon runners as the course is a closed loop. Do not bring valuables. the Atlanta Track Club is not responsible for lost or damaged articles. Tagged bags will be transported from start to finish area baggage claim.

dropping Out:
The Marathon course will close once runners doing a 5-hour pace have passed. Volunteers cannot be asked to wait longer. Course volunteers will assist runners who wish to drop out.

Course Descriptions: (Click here to download a pdf map course (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)


Marathon: Loop course (starting at Turner Stadium), the first third of which runs north & gradually climbs to a relatively flat middle third with turn-around near the half way point. The final third is rolling to the finish. All streets are multi-laned with one lane dedicated to the Marathon. Streets are not closed to traffic; however, intersections will be monitored by police and official volunteers.

Half Marathon: Point-to-point course on multi-laned streets with two lanes dedicated to the Half Marathon. The first third is relatively flat; the middle has two significant hills; the final third is rolling down to the finish. Streets will not be closed to traffic; however, intersections will be monitored by police and official volunteers.

Refreshments: Coca-Cola, PowerAde, and other refreshments will be provided.

ATLANTA MARATHON and HALF MARATHON EXPO 2007
EXPO 2007 is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Nov. 20 and Wednesday, Nov. 21 - 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

InterContinental Hotel, 3315 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA, (404) 946-9000
Packet pick-up is at the Expo both days.
Late Entries will NOT be accepted after Tuesday, November 20.



The latest in fitness gear and health related products will be on display with some products available for sampling & purchase.

Questions: Call the Atlanta Track Club (404) 231-9064



Hotel Accommodations:

Book online with HCI Travel: Click here

3399 Peachtree Road

Suite 2000

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

404-841-3100 Phone

404-841-3110 FAX

Tips for working out, jogging during the winter

Hello Atlanta Fitness group, weather is getting cooler, remember is your running outsite that you loose more then 50 of your body heat though your head, so wear that hat when Running, Jogging or doing any physcal activity especially when the temperature goes below 40. Also still remember to drink plenty of fluids just because it not hot your body still needs hydration during physcal exercise and other activity

Walk and even better run with your dog

Walk and even better run with your dog. People that run/walk with the dog are 50 percent more likely to keep the pounds off, Great for your dog to. Right now in my personal training practice I have 3 people who take there dog on runs/ walks. For a couple of the clients I hold the the dog so they don't have to worry about Fido smelling the fire hyratt or chasing squirels etc. I even have one client that pays me in addition to working her out to run her dogs, all in a days work for your Atlanta personal trainer, Tennis too!!!

Stretching within fitness training

Hello Atlanta Fitnes, I found another great article involving stretching and fitness
The Basics: Stretch Your Fitness Limits
In the quest for fitness, don't overlook flexibility
By Barbara Russi Sarnataro
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-FeatureReviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, LD, RD, MPH, MDWe all know that aerobic exercise, strength training, and nutrition are three components of a balanced fitness regime. But there's another, just as important, component that's often overlooked: stretching.

"It's the one area that is completely being neglected," says Michael Anthony George, a personal trainer to celebrities including Reese Witherspoon and Christian Slater.

Why is flexibility -- the ability to move joints and muscles through their full range of motion ­ so important?

First off, staying flexible means avoiding injury and pain. Without stretching, tendons, ligaments and muscles will shorten, causing damage over time, says George, owner of Integrated Motivational Fitness.

"If a certain muscle group is weak, stiff, or tight, the body will actually hijack peripheral muscles to aid in that movement," he says. "Over time, these muscles can become injured."

For example, if someone is reaching into the car to pick up groceries and is not strong enough in the abdominals, arms, and legs, "they are going to use their back. If the motion can't come from where it needs to come from, it'll come from somewhere else," says exercise physiologist Robyn Stuhr, administrative director with the Women's Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Aliesa George (no relation to Michael Anthony George), owner of Centerworks Pilates in Wichita, Kan., sees the benefits of improved flexibility in her clients on a daily basis. Staying flexible, she says:

Counters the shortening that occurs when muscles are repeatedly used -- as in exercise or a repetitive daily activity -- and keeps muscles elastic
Increases the range of motion in joints
Decreases joint pain and stress
Improves balance, stability, and circulation
Aids athletic performance, relaxation, and posture
In fact, Michael George says poor posture is the No. 1 problem he sees. He uses the term "collapsed thoracic syndrome" to describe the rounded and raised shoulders and tight necks often caused by slumping over a computer monitor for hours at a time,

"It happens gradually and we don't even notice," he says. "One day we look in the mirror and find our shoulders are a little rounded."

Good posture, he says, "prevents injury, speeds recovery, and improves physical appearance." But of all its benefits, a better appearance is the one he stresses to his clients. "People are concerned about body image," he says. "They don't care about injuries until they have them. Out of sight, out of mind."

In a sense, stretching can also help you stay young. "As most people get older, they experience gradual losses in flexibility, partially due to aging and partially due to lack of activity and exercise," Stuhr says.

This not only affects your workouts, but it can also affect the ability to perform daily tasks, like reaching to put away groceries or turning your head to look behind you while driving. The good news is that no matter what your age, you can improve your flexibility and with it, your quality of life.

"It's never too late to increase flexibility," says Aliesa George. "It just takes regular practice."

Stretching and Exercise
Though some studies have concluded otherwise, the fitness experts interviewed for this article say they believe that doing aerobic or strength-training exercise without stretching does increase the risk of injury.