I met the most amazing and committed athlete years ago through some professional networking. As it turns out, this woman, Darcy Lucas, who is the co-founder and owner of Mission Fitness in Glastonbury, CT would be instrumental in helping me to re-discover my own identity as an athlete. And, as I have gotten to know Darcy, I have been amazed by her ability to transform people’s bodies through her boot camp training! And, having watched a number of brides work out with Darcy, I invited her to become a “guest blogger” on our site. So, without further ado, please welcome Darcy to begin sharing some fitness tips for those preparing for their wedding day….. and for their wedding photographs, of course! :)
From Darcy…..
As a fitness instructor, it always humors me when one of my clients tells me the BIG NEWS: “I’m engaged!!” After showing me the bling the next statement is almost inevitable: “now it’s time to really get serious” Let’s face it ladies, there is nothing like an engagement ring to get you motivated to get in shape! All eyes are on you (and your dress) on this very special day, and it is important that you not only LOOK, but FEEL confident and beautiful. Not to mention the honeymoon (and bathing suit) that follows the wedding, and the photos that will be cherished for a lifetime.
If you have been “stuck” and hit a plateau, this may be the motivation and push that you need to make some healthy lifestyle changes. The good thing about this goal….there is a distinct deadline, and there is no changing it! So use this BIG DAY as your motivation to get healthier for your wedding, but also for a LIFETIME!
My name is Darcy Lucas (mission FITNESS, LLC) and I will be checking in with you brides-to-be as a “guest blogger” to give you tips and motivation to help you achieve and surpass what you ever thought you were capable of. Through the years I have seen MANY of my bride-to-be boot campers transform their bodies AND MINDS in ways they never thought were possible.
MY FIRST TIP: Find a training partner, group or class to be ACCOUNTABLE!
At mission FITNESS (www.missionfitnessllc.com) we offer fitness boot camps that have been incredibly successful for past brides. The boot camps are a mixture of cardiovascular exercises, strength training, circuit training, plyometric drills, flexibility, body weight exercises and much more. The constant change in format and the fact the no class is ever the same, keeps people coming back!
Another reason why doing a boot camp is so successful: ACCOUNTABILITY!! Studies show that when you are accountable to a trainer or instructor you are more likely to stick to a workout plan. When you are just going to the gym on your own schedule you can miss a day without anyone noticing…heck, you can miss a month! When you train with a friend, group, or class, people notice! You wouldn’t believe the amount of texts/Facebook Wall Posts “where have you been?” when boot campers miss classes!
Not to mention, when people find out that you just got engaged, the countdown begins! You cannot come to a class without someone mentioning it, “only 4 more months” What better way to stay on track then 20 workout partners reminding you how long until the wedding (DRESS!). If you cannot do a class, find a friend to commit to a workout plan with. If you have a scheduled time to work out with someone, you are much less likely to skip it. You can push each other, motivate one another, and enjoy your workouts even more! Find a partner, group, or class and start your journey to ultimate fitness today!
I will leave you with a couple quotes:
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been”
“Nothing taste as good as being healthy feels”
It comes down to one question: What do you want and what are you willing to do to get it?
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