Choosing Your Team

By Joe Breen, C.F.T.

Contributing Writer

You have heard the old saying “no man is an island unto himself.” This is a saying that bears special weight when coming to your center of influence. Whether it is in life or in the gym we want to surround ourselves with people who bring out the best in us. Why is this important in the gym, you may ask? 

We want to be around people who support our goals, understand the sacrifices we must make to reach our goals and support us along the way. It could be with words of encouragement or moving things around so you can get your workouts in. I have seen the positive influences and negative as well with the spouses of people who have been clients of mine. It is important that your goals are internal, meaning you are doing it for you; that will keep you committed in the long run. 

At the same time though, the support of friends and family makes a huge difference when you are stuck at a plateau. A lot of times you can become a leader and inspire your friends and family with your success, so that they will eventually want to join you on the journey of fitness.]

It’s the 4th week of the year, if you are still following your program you are doing better than most of the people out there. If you are looking for training here in Vegas contact me at jlkwamh@yahoo.com and don’t forget to check my site www.automaticfitnessplus.com where you can pick up the groundbreaking book “Automatic Fitness” by Leo Costa.

Until next time keep reaching for your goals.

Joe Breen, C.F.T.

As a child I was inactive and overweight. That changed for me around age 13 when I became involved in sports.  By age 19, I had entered the competitive bodybuilding arena.   As a result of questions I was receiving from the public regarding training, etc, I became a Certified Personal Trainer.

For the last 13 years, I have been helping people with their fitness goals whether it is weight loss, weight gain or reshaping themselves at their goal weight.  I enjoy assisting people by providing the tools they need to achieve their fitness goals.  It is a privileged to inform and educate the readers of The Las Vegas Informer so that they can have the knowledge and confidence to reach their goals.