Laura's Story

After years of taking care of everyone but myself, I realized I was out of shape and in desperate need of exercise.  I am an organized person, who loves to work and runs a company with over 300 employees.  I am self motivated when it comes to work; but why could I never motivate myself to stick with an exercise plan.  I won an auction bid to a health club membership in Oct. 2009. It wasn’t until Feb. 2010, I finally walked through the health club doors and signed up and asked for a Personal Trainer.  That’s when I met Emily.  She is enthusiastic about her job and motivates with friendship and positive inspiration.  I have been going twice a week ever since.  My first goal was to go for a bike ride on our vacation in June.  We were going to Europe and I wanted to be able to take a bike tour.  It was exciting to be able to do this.  Emily worked with me to build my stamina with different exercises every time I went.  I never was bored and she never gave up on me.  By having an appointment each week encouraged me to go.  I had to block that time just like a business meeting.  I met my goal so what is next, each week it is exciting to see that I am little stronger, can go to the next weight, ride the stationary bike longer.  My next goal is to take a 2 hour bike ride to see New England in the Fall.  I know I can do it with the training and support Emily has provided.  She is an excellent “Personal Trainer” who has the skills and knowledge to take you where you want to go.

-Laura Redman

From Emily

Laura has been with me for several years now, and is still committed to her exercise program!  I would like to highlight that accomplishment because like so many others she has tried the whole workout thing before and stopped after a couple short weeks or months.  NOT THIS TIME!  Making exercise a priority twice a week when it's not always convenient I defiantly admire.  She has a way of seeing the positive in most any situation.  Taking one day at a time, and one workout at a time.  Keep on keepin on, way to go Laura!

Current goals:  To bike at level 4.5 for 2 intervals during workout- one month goal.  Not miss a workout- two month goal.  Enjoying the process! (september 2012)

 

one month goal-  incorporate 2 additional at home workouts (october 2012)

 



Rick races forward...

Like many of us, I had the intensions to get back into shape. I knew I wanted to and that I needed to.  The problem was that I didn't know how to.  Then I found the missing ingredient, Emily Dumelle.  She listened to me and my goals and put together an ever-changing program designed to keep my workouts fun, safe and to realize fast results.  The "how to" puzzle piece finally fell into place.  Emily has shown me the proper technique and sequence of exercises enabling me to make the most of my workout sessions.  Not only is she a great educator, she is a great motivator.  She has been instrumental in keeping me inspired and focused so that my fitness goals have now been realized.  I can honestly say that I am in better shape than when I was in my twenties (I am now 51) and I owe it all to Emily and Premier Fitness.  So, if you were like me knowing that it's time to get back into shape but need the guidance of a professional, I STRONGLY urge you to simply take 1 lessson with Emily and see if she can be the "missing piece" that will help you realize your fitness goals.

-Rick Parks

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From Emily

I think it's safe to say Rick has a passion for fitness.  It only took a couple sessions to get him going and he was off!!  Running, biking, skiing...maybe not skiing :)  His goals and interests seem to change.  That keeps me on my toes as a trainer!   Rick is an inspiration and you will find after talking to him it might rub off! 
I have the blessing of training his wife and daughter too.  The Parks family is getting down with fitness.  Very cool!

Growing Fit, Jordan Thomas

I have been working out with Emily ever since I was a freshman in high school. I have always wanted to live a healthier lifestyle, and Emily has helped me accomplish that. She incorporates a variety of different exercises each session so you will never get bored with the same workouts. We have even flipped giant tires on the basketball court! She has also helped me make smarter eating choices. Emily is an awesome personal trainer, and I would recommend her to anyone who wants to get in shape. 

-Jordan Thomas

After a training session, 1st yr. of college!!

Freshman yr. HS when training started!

From Emily

I am so so proud of Jordan!  It has been the coolest thing to watch her grow up and become such a mature young lady!  We just finished a summer boot camp focusing on nutrition and meal planning...and the latest nail polish color :)

Current goals:  Starting second yr of college and maintaining fitness!  Loving the spin classes!

dare to hope

This jumped out at me this morning and filled my heart with faith.  It's in Lamentations 3.  That's after Jeremiah (def had to use the table of contense ;)  Last night I was asking the Lord, who are you?  Do I even know you?  Coming from a place of bitterness, even when things aren't even terribly bad.  I don't want to be bitter, I want to be excited about the Lord.  Because first of all I am nothing without God.  (love Galations 2:20...it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me..)  He has saved me and continues to save me from sin and death and fills my heart with overwhelming joy so faithfully.  Def not deserved, but to know he thinks I'm worth it is unreal.  Maybe that is why people have such a hard time recieving grace sometimes?  They know how ugly sin has made them and it's just too good to be true.  I say "grace, YES PLEASE!"  Or maybe no one has over loved them with the love of Christ?  Scared from religion and rules and regulations, wounded and surpressed hurt beyond measure.  You just can't fully love without Jesus and his forgiveness in your heart.  Without forgivness, there's conditions.  Deep down I know he has a good plan.  But really... 'THIS', this is what it looks like???  The Lord def cares the most about the condition of my heart.  I just Love him and how he answers....

It starts out to say:
18.  Everything I had hoped for from the Lord is lost!...
19.  Bitter beyond words...

21.  Yet I still dare to hope

            when I remember this:

22.  The faithful love of the Lord never ends!

              His mercies never cease.

23.  Great is his faithfulness;

            his mercies begin afresh each morning.

24.  I say to myself, "the Lord is my

                    inheritance;

         therefore, I will hope in him!'

25.  The Lord is good to those who depend

             on him,

         to those who search for him.

26.  So it is good to wait quietly

          for salvation from the Lord.

27.  And it is good for people to submit at an

              early age

          to the yoke of his discipline:

28.  Let them sit alone in silence

           beneath the Lord's demands.

29.  Let them turn lie face down in the dust,

               for there may be hope at last.

30.  Let them turn the other cheek to those

               who strike them

          and accept the insults of their enemies

31.  For no one is abandoned

                by the Lord forever.

32.  Though he brings grief, he also shows

             compassion.

          because of the greatness of his

              unfailing love.

33.  For he does not enjoy hurting people

           or causing them sorrow.

Summer Tennis movie!

I SO love teaching the little ones how to play tennis.  Check out how awesome they are...

Demo Video

Wow, so here we go!  Here is a little sneak peak at fit 'n 5 video blogs I am working on.  I have so many fun things coming and can't hardly wait to share with everyone.  Set some goals today, shocking, I feel not so overwhelmed.  Putting things in perspective and setting goals that are do-able.  Thank you!  To my oh so patient friend, John, who sat with me and helped me plan out this whole new adventure.  'Reaching the Nations' I am calling it, through fitness and lifestyle training.  On a daily basis I sit and help others plan out how to reach fitness and lifestyle goals.  Then provide the tools to get there.  It really is nice to have someone help you do that.  Even though I squirmed at the idea of making goals.  After seeing that this can happen, my attitude went from 'this is to much' to 'i can do this'.  I can hardly wait to blog about 'how to set goals'.  I'm telling you, this is such a great thing to be able to do.  Anyone can set a goal, but are you reaching them?  If you are reaching them was it worth it?  Does the satisfaction leave you fulfilled or empty, striving for the next big thing.  Was the process in a nut shell......I don't have words there!!??  What is your process and where are you going with the goals you are setting?   Are you thinking now?  Or are you like me and tune out as soon as you hear the word 'goal'.  You know what you want and whatever happens, happens.  Whatever.  Whatever is SO one of my favorite words.  I have been known to dive into projects with a huge vision and lack of direction.  Whatever, I have goals now :P

Check out the super rough first video blog...

GREEN smoothie

For real they are good!

• unsweetened almond milk- 1 cup
• unsweetened apple sauce- 1/4 cup
• strawberries- 5
• banana- 1/2
• handful of stemmed kale
• 1 packet stevia
• ice cubes

Watch this youtube video on how easy it is to de-stem kale.  I just rip it off, ha going to have to try this!

amazed, still

With his love, he will calm all your fears. Zephaniah3:17

This song came on my Pandora yesterday and I'm in love!  When we don't even realize it the Lord is delighting in us.  Our thoughts might not line up, but God.  But God is there and I'm not even going to try and tell you how he loves ...He's better at it than I am :)

Sitting and being vulnerable in his presence.  The walls come down and it's messy, and totally cool.  I have had a relationship with the Lord for a handful of years, and honestly it's still new.  I didn't even realize it but I have not sat and opened up my heart to the Lord in, well, long enough.  Hence, facebook hiatus.  I need to hear the Lord.  More than anything I need to hear the Lord.  Even if its quiet and I'm waiting, I need to hear the Lord.  I'm so lost without God.  Facebook was becoming such a suction cup to negative fruit in my thoughts and time.  I got sick of it.  Basically.  Yeah.

thats all :)

cool chick!

Just came across this girl and I LOVE HER!!!  She totally squashes self-rejection and really taps into speaking life over yourself.  This is so so huge.  If the enemy is going to get me its in this arena.  Take thoughts captive, yes I know.  Oh now that's a good blog topic for a later date! 

Anyway, liked this video :)   Reminded me of Psalm118:24, This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Cute website too!  http://www.nicholekellerman.com/

Totally inspired by how she is impacting the lives of others and running her business!!

a typical busy day

So basically I'm just super pumped about InstaCollage and have nothing better to take pictures of!  Exciting I know!  This pretty much describes my typical day fitting in quick meals and a quick workout.  Get up grab pre-made breakfast.  Teach a tennis lesson.  Workout in my room.  Yes, on a beach towel, a fan going, and using the stop watch on my phone.  Foam roller always close at hand.  LOVE that thing! 

Workout was:  Squats, pushups, and sit ups.  start with 2 reps and increase 2 each round.  So 2, 4, 6...for 15 mins.  I got up to 20 reps.  had that goal in my head and went up to 16 mins, forgot to look at my phone.  Quick mile jog outside tracked on RunKeeper app.  25 min workout.  Sweet! 

Actually I was super sweaty and rushing to make lunch and shower before heading to the gym to train.  Pulled it off. 

Lunch was:  Sun dried tom basil wrap (100 cals so crazy), 2 brown scrambled eggs, couple pinches of mozzarella cheese, broccoli lightly steamed, red onion, and some salsa.  New fave dish!

Brought protein mix with me to make shake at gym between clients.  Stop at store on way home to grab din.  I am pretty worn out by now.  In and out of the store, make din and back off to gym.  One late night a week training a super sweet lady.

Dinner was: Salmon, Spaghetti Squash, and homemade sweet potato fries. 

day over heading home.

Okay I can't lie.  This pic was after late night the week before.  I looked more like a wreck prolly after a day like this one :)   Everyone seemd to be having a rough day including sweet Linda.  There was no picture taking this day but we did laugh it out and have a great workout!
Wanted to update with a pic of the short hair.  It's already growing so fast!!