I hope you enjoyed the “5 in 5″ but more importantly I hope you use it to set and achieve your goals!  We all talk the talk, but it is time for us to all walk the walk!  Happy New Year!

So if you want to remain on the nice list, give the gift of health and fitness to your loved ones.  There’s nothing naughty about it.  Look for more awesome “5 in 5s” coming your way in 2012!  Seasons greetings!

If you are an expert and would like to be interviewed, or if  you have a topic to which you would like some answers…or…if you just want to say “what’s up?!?” email me at chris@stevensonfitness.com

]]> http://www.stevensonfitness.com/archives/2564/feed 0 http://www.stevensonfitness.com/archives/2542 http://www.stevensonfitness.com/archives/2542#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:16:13 +0000 theboss http://www.stevensonfitness.com/?p=2542 Hey yo!  Here is a little holiday installment of “5 in 5″!  When the holidays hit, hitting the gym often stops too.  Bray answers questions ranging from tips on how to not fall off the fitness wagon during the holidays, how to make the most out having less time, how to stay motivated,  and how to pick a trainer who can motivate you when it is hard to motivate yourself.  The next 5 minutes is worth…well…a lot more time than that

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

So, are you ready to hit the gym, or what?  Great info Bray.  The bottom line is health and fitness is a must no matter what time of year.  Use this awesome information to help you through Thanks/Chanu/Kwanz/Mas season!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Bray at brayyancey@yahoo.com or The Boss (that would be me at chris@stevensonfitness.com.

And have no fear another  ”5 in 5″ is coming soon!

If you are an expert and would like to be interviewed in “5 in 5″, or have an interview topic you would like me to explore, or if you just want to say “what’s up?”, email me at chris@stevensonfitness.com.

Remember, Fitness is a choice!

Here are our holiday hours and class schedule…

Wednesday November 23rd…5:00am until 6:00pm/ No evening classes (including no karate)

Thursday November 24th…7:30am until 1:00pm/ Super Kick It from 8:30 to 10:00

Friday November 25th…EVERYTHING IS BACK TO NORMAL! with a bonus Super Zumba from 10:30am to 12:00pm

Have a very safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday and thanks for being a part of the Stevenson Fitness Family!

I think one of the major reasons for the overload, leading to the confusion is that weight loss and appearance is so important to us that companies are constantly marketing, knowing we will listen and often times buy whatever the newest, brightest, cheapest trick thrown in our face!  Ab dollys, fat burning pills, electric pads that shock the heck out of your muscles, we’ve all been guilty of shelling out cash for a product that promises quick results without much effort.  My dad has the Gazelle.  For those that don’t know, it’s a really popular piece of exercise equipment seen on infomercials.  And it is great!  Great for hanging clothes on and collecting dust. Many times we buy based on emotion, not logic.  And boy does being fit make us emotional.  We will try almost anything. But wouldn’t you rather spend your money on things that work?  Or better yet, put some “work” into your exercise and nutritional routine and spend your money on rewards?

So I have created a blog segment call “5 in 5″.  It’s a segment where I will ask an fitness and/or health expert 5 questions in 5 minutes.  The expert has 1 minute to answer each question. We all have time, we just don’t have time to waste, which is why we are doing it in 5 minutes Even me, with my severe ADHD can focus for that long, especially something this important.  Living in Los Angeles, a mecca for the fitness industry, I have been fortunate to connect with a lot of great, no BS, health, fitness, and wellness experts. I am going to be able to provide you a ton of great, and most importantly, accurate, information.  The goal is to help you decipher the  good from the bad and to know what works and what doesn’t.

So let’s get to the first of what will be many installments of 5 in 5.  The expert for this blog is Nutritionist Holly Exler.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Thanks Holly for all of the great info!  Holly can be contacted at hollyexler@hotmail.com.

Stay tuned for the next 5 in 5 coming soon!

If you are an expert and would like to be interviewed in “5 in 5″, or an interview topic you would like me to explore, or if you just want to say “what’s up?”, email me atchris@stevensonfitness.com.

What I’d like to focus on further is how much more there is to Martial Arts than simply kicking and punching.  At every rank, our students learn a traditional form.  These forms help teach our students both coordination and movement, and preserve the incredible history that Martial Arts provides.  Students learn how to defend themselves against different types of attacks, in a cooperative, team-building environment.   Students also do a board break at every level  to teach problem-solving and to help them overcome fear.  As long as you have good technique and focus, breaking a board is easy.  But there is an intimidation factor that goes with it.  We teach students that the board is a “problem” and the “technique” is the solution.  So they learn to focus 90% on the solution (the technique) and only 10% on the problem (the board).  With this approach, students are able to smash wood, but more importantly, apply that problem-solving skill to other aspects of their lives like sports, school, etc.  By the way, I learned a lot about that board-breaking approach from a great teacher and a good friend, Mike Chat…so…thanks for the wisdom!  Finally, Stevenson Martial artists learn a performance form.  This is a fun routine that students learn and then modify to showcase their individual strengths.  This spurs creativity and builds the confidence needed to perform in front of groups of people, which can obviously carry over to school and work, making students better leaders and public speakers.

I am really proud of the program we have and welcome all to try it at any time.  It benefits people in any age category, and any physical condition in so many ways.  It really can change your life!  Damn, I love Stevenson Martial Arts!

Check out the video of our October Promotion Test on our Stevenson Martial Arts Facebook page.  Everyone did such an incredible job.  I am so proud.  Can’t wait until the next one!

Click here to see the video

It was a testament to everything that Stevenson Fitness strives to be: Family, Fitness and Fun!

“Time of Your Life,” featuring Joe Hecht, kept the music blasting and the people dancing.  Our Kids’ Korner staff kept the little ones entertained, with face painting, cookie decorating, and fun games.  No one went hungry thanks to”Tacos Las Koras” and some delicious Fro-Yo from our friends, “The Golden Spoon.”  Our newest “Friends with Benefits,” Future Track, provided terrific information and apparel to suit any athletic endeavor.  All of our services were represented– training, nutrition, active rehab and our running club, SFRC– so everyone could see the incredible amenities that Your Gym has to offer.  Ms. Deena and the Stevenson Martial Arts crew did a high-flying, board-smashing, kick @$$ demonstration.  Together, Your Community and Your Gym rocked the Oak Park plaza like never before!  Thanks to all of you for coming out and celebrating with Your Gym.  We love ya! Gotta give a shout out to Beau Image,  Leila’s, Nico’s and Cigale Cafe for the raffle prize donations!  And mad props to my staff for taking care of all of our guests and making them feel like the VIPs that they are to us!

Simply put, it was a night of family, fun and commradery.  We have such a good thing going. Stevenson Fitness is really not just a gym, it’s a family.  Our mission statement is “You will always leave feeling better than when you came in,” and not only does that apply to the actual gym and its services, but even the party.  Everyone had a blast.  My cheeks are still sore from the smile I’ve had since Thursday night.

Sigh…it was unbelievably FANTASTIC!  To see all of the awesome pics visit our Facebook Fan page by clicking here

We also announced a new class schedule!  The changes were heavily based on YOUR feedback as we are truly “Your Gym.”  All of your favorites are still there.  We’ve added a few twists to some of them to make them even more exciting!  We moved a few classes to make it easier to hit your favorites more often.  We added a few new classes like Capioera, and gave you more Matrix and Buns and Guns!  Click here to go to the new schedule!

So thanks again, I’m glad you all enjoyed yourselves, and stay tuned for the next Stevenson Fitness Event!

Until then, remember,

Fitness is a choice!

Chris Stevenson and the  Stevenson Fitness Team

The party does not stop Thursday night, by the way!  As a thank you to all of Oak Park, Stevenson Fitness will be open to all from Thursday the 15th until Sunday the 18th.  So basically all guests get in free-  all weekend long!

Looking forward to seeing you next week!  Feel free to email us at info@stevensonfitness.com with any questions!

And…SAVE THE DATE!  THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15th.  It is our 1 year anniversary party, the “End of Summer Shindig”!  Detail will follow but please know it’s gonna be a blast!  SO SAVE THAT DATE