I found this video by Dr. John Ratey and it is very interesting as we don’t really think of exercise for a health brain.  However it is so important for all ages to not only have good health for the body we must have good heatlh for the brain.

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Over the year I have been introduced to many tools for At Home Personal Training. The Lebert Equalizer is one of the most effective I have found. I use it myself and take it to clients homes for training sessions. It is easy to carry, easy to use and takes up very little space. Check it out:

Simplify your exercise routine, and conquer your fitness goals with the LEBERT EQUALIZER Total Body Strengthener™.  It was designed to do traditional strength training exercises for group aerobic classes and is portable for personal training sessions at the club or in-home. The Equalizer targets muscles we love to hate. It works the triceps, lower abs and back muscles like no other. Participants use their own body weight as resistance and decide what level is right for them (resistance is variable as the legs can be used to assist the exercise). The Equalizer is safe and most importantly will add an new exciting dimension to your workouts!

If you would like to order one here is the link: http://www.easywebautomation.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=1217713

It is said that people who have a performance coach are 91% more likely to follow through on their commitments and work to a higher level of success.  We all know that when we choose to meet someone else to do an activity, we usually do it.  It is not surprising then that when we join with a coach the same thing is true.  Creating our own idea of Fitness, Wellness and Vitality requires commitment to a lifestyle change involving mind, body & spirit.  Removing the mental blocks and resistance that may sabotage us is essential.   Becoming and staying motivated to achieve the desired results is what you and your coach will implement.  Together we will look at where you are today and where you want to be to live the life you were meant to live.

At Vision Quest Performance Coaching we have a Holistic approach to working with clients.  We keep up to date with current industry Health, Wellness, Vitality and Sports Conditioning information on what is truly working and not the fads, including which exercises are safe and fun while giving results for weight loss, balance, agility, speed and looking your best

We utilize equipment you may already have, or through use of our equipment including: BOSU Ball, DSL Ball,  weights, tubing, boxing equipment and more that we can bring along. You will be guided through a safe and enjoyable fitness program all based on your own individual needs.

Are you:

• Needing help improving your health in a way that fits conveniently and easily into your busy schedule without taking significant time away from other priorities in your life,
• Looking for change: lose weight, get in shape, lower your cholesterol, control your blood pressure, reduce your stress, etc.
• Looking for a high level of personal attention and feel that “cookie cutter”  or “canned approaches” don’t work for you.
• Looking for a product to couple with your existing healthy habits/lifestyle that could boost your efforts and results to the next level.
• Have you tried other products and services to improve your health and still don’t feel that you have  reached your goals.
• Able to take steps toward improving your lifestyle without having to leave your home or office.

What is Holistic Wellness Coaching?

• As Holistic Lifestyle Coach, we are specialists in wellness, stress management and lifestyle coaching.  HLC coaching will help you improve your health and fitness on many levels.  This is an opportunity for you to open your heart and mind to a whole new way of eating and training.    Through the coaching sessions clients will learn how to implement the 6 Daily Modifiable Foundation Principals include: Thoughts, Breathe, Hydration, Food, Exercise, and Sleep.

What is Metabolic Typing?

• It is a system that identifies an individual’s genetically-based nutrition and diet requirements.  .  Metabolic typing is the science of personalized nutrition. It is a highly accurate system of determining the foods and nutrients your body needs. Metabolic typing answers the foundational questions of nutrition by telling you:
  1. what to eat
  2. How much to eat
  3. What foods to specifically avoid
  4. All other aspects of nutrition including supplements, food quality, etc.

What Services We Provide:

• In Home Personal Training-one on one or small groups
• Holistic Lifestyle Coaching – Metabolic Typing
• Wellness & Weight Loss Workshops
• Wellness & Anti Aging Supplements:  www.udreambig.com
• Certified Organic Skin/Hair/Cosmetics:  www.dreambig.mionegroup.com

Of all people who exercise, only %%144%145%% achieve the results they are after. Of those who achieve results, 90% use a Personal Trainer! (I.R.H.S.A 2002)

Whatever your current fitness level, body shape and goals, I can help you fulfill your dreams. I am  are extremely passionate about helping you enjoy your journey towards your best ever health, energy levels and self-esteem.

Let’s connect, sit down to discuss your goals/desires for your 2012 and see if there is a fit for you.  Let me know how I can help!

What others are saying about Vision Quest and Personal Trainer Wendy Bottrell

• My goal in working with Wendy was to be in the best physical condition I can be and in the short time, I immediately noticed a difference on and off the ice.  This year I officiated at the 4 Nation’s Cup inKitchener, on and off the ice I felt strong from the beginning to the end of the game.  Through our work together Wendy helped me to achieve this and much more.  What was really exciting was how others noticed my strength, endurance and speed had improved greatly.”Theresa L
• I noticed an immediate improvement in my strength and balance once I began working with Wendy.  Focusing on my core for the past year has helped my power, quickness and agility on the ice.  It’s great to work one-on-one with
  someone who takes the time to understand each individual’s unique needs and is able to custom tailor each and every work-out according to these needs… while still keeping it fun!” Heather R
• “You keep me on my toes like no one else has ever done.  Being held accountable for the commitments I make to myself has certainly kept me from being complacent.  You are definitely the kind of coach I need to help me move forward toward accomplishing my goals and dreams.  Thank you for your no nonsense approach and for your truly kind and loving support and encouragement.”  Brenda S.
• Not only has Wendy of Vision Quest helped me to lose weight and become more muscular, but she has helped me to realize my own potential.” Dieter F

Hi, been a while hope all is well with you?  I have just arrived home this week afer a fantastic 10 day holiday.  Drove from Toronto to Fort Myers Beach and back.  It was really nice to be away, sun, sand and ocean along with great company.  But I digress!

While I was driving I had a thought about road maps.  You see we had a very detailed map in the car with us.  We knew exactly what highways to take, how long in time we would be on that road and how many kilometers each highway we would be driving on was.  When we started we actually knew exactly how many miles we were going to travel.  We knew the outcome before it happened.  Awesome, right?

Well it got me to thinking that this is a great necessity to have in life.  How many times do we start anything and don’t really know what the outcome will be.  Actually most of us don’t even know what we want the outcome to be?  So how do we get there?  Throw as much stuff on the wall as possible and see what sticks? That is how I was raised.  No one taught me about goals.  No one taught me about outcomes however I did play sports and in sports there is always an outcome.  You win or you lose.  Same in business.  Same in Weight Reduction.  Same in Fitness.

When I was working on reducing my weight many years ago I actually began with the outcome in sight.  I would decide how many sizes I would reduce by in what time frame.  Then I would work toward that.  It was easy, I could see my results over the weeks getting closer to my outcome and it was exciting!  I was moving in a direction that I wanted to go.

So where are you now?  Do you know what you want as your outcome in your Health, Wellness, Fitness, and/or Weight Reduction plan?

This is where you must start.  The New Year is almost here now is a great time to consider what you want and begin to exactly plan the outcome, then take massive action to get there.

If I can help let me know.  info at@ visionquestwellness .com

In health,

Wendy