Adrian's Rules for Results

Results don’t come easy! They come at a price. A price that many will not fathom or think through until they take the plunge and submerge themselves into the health & fitness lifestyle to create the change they’re looking for. Whether that change is weight loss, building lean muscle, improving energy system output, or just looking & feeling better, change is inevitable and must not be taken lightly.

The process of creating change also comes at a price! The price will depend on the level of commitment and consistency that one is willing to put forth. It won’t come easy, but it’s a must do if you plan to transform – in mind and body!

Change is one of the hardest things that most people will struggle with. Every time I do new member orientations to those new comers who visit our facility for the first time, I point out the lack of treadmills, Stairmasters, recumbent bikes, TV’s, mirrors and magazines within the gym. I’m willing to bet they probably wonder how in the world they expect to get a great workout without using any “fitness equipment”, or having the ability to do their traditional 45-60 minute cardio session in front of a TV or by reading a book or magazine to pass the time. Walk into any ‘big box gym’ and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.

At Vigor Ground Fitness, we don’t despise the use of “fitness equipment” at all. We just have a different perspective & approach on how to get the best results with the least amount of equipment. Ever try and do a full body workout using nothing but bodyweight against gravity? Ever try and do it ‘Vigor Style’? If not, then you need to come and pay us a visit.

The point is this – it’s not the equipment that makes that workout effective...but rather the coaching!

Our coaching methods involve a progressive model in which we train our bodies the way we’re designed to move - pain free, multi-directional, compound movements. These ‘movements’ involve the pillars of human movement: push, pull, rotation, level changes - hip/knee dominant , locomotion, core activation/stabilization and performing explosive activities that jack up the heart rate & burns calories for hours on end post-workout.

So, is this what it takes to see RESULTS?

Yes and no. You see, training alone isn’t going to cut it if you plan to unveil that beach body come summer time. Not even close! The one thing, and probably the most important aspect of any personal health & fitness program is to get your mind right. You have to be mentally prepared to commit to the health & fitness lifestyle. Being mentally prepared means that you’ve made the decision to change your current situation in order to create a better one.

Aside from the mental preparation, here are some additional strategies that we use and believe in here at Vigor Ground which I know will help you get closer to your personal health & fitness goals.

1. Create and setup an environment & lifestyle for success – Your environment is more than just your home and your work place. It encompasses everything that surrounds you – from the places you go and see to the people you associate with.

The ideal lifestyle is one that allows nothing but positive influences to impact your life to a greater degree. If negativity is within your vicinity, you must make the change to turn it around and create a positive one. This may entail that you remove yourself from the toxicity or make some tough decisions to remove those who bring negativity from your life. Like I said, this won’t be easy….but it might be a necessity if you plan to become a better version of yourself.

Always ask yourself this question, which is applicable to just about every facet of your life – “Are the choices and decisions that I’m currently making getting me closer or further way to my goals?” Do that and you’ll get an appropriate answer each time you do.

2. Nutrition – This is one key factor that will take precedence before physical activity & exercise if you plan to transform physically. No matter what, you will never be able to out train a bad diet. Period! I don’t care hard or how long you workout for, thinking that you can just “eat whatever you want” and see results is like taking one step forward and two steps back. You’re never going to get ahead!

Keep in mind that not all calories are built the same. Let’s say you ate 220 calories worth of a pack ofplain M&M’s (which is the actual calorie count), which is nothing but empty calories with no nutritional value. Compare those 220 calories with 4 oz. of grilled chicken breast & 1 cup of green beans. Now we’re talking about a protein-rich low carb meal that’s better for me and is aligned with my fat loss goals. I don’t know about you, but if I’m hungry I know that the M&M’s isn’t going to cut it. Plus with all that sugar, I’d be in a feeding frenzy as I wouldn’t feel satiated while eating more calories than I need.

The things you need to know about optimal nutrition aren’t complicated.First, learn to read nutrition labels. Check out the total calories and the serving size for the product of choice. Check out the contents and nutrient totals for protein, carbs, sugars, fiber and fat.

Second, shop around the perimeter of the supermarket. This is where you’ll find the freshest & natural foods. The only thing you should ever shop for in the aisles should be healthy fats, like olive or coconut oils, nuts &seeds, as well as frozen veggies, &fruits and herbal teas. Everything else should be off limits.

Third, stick with whole, clean foods – lean proteins, veggies, some fruits, nuts, seeds, avocados, olive & coconut oil, yams, sweet potatoes, etc.

Our Vigorously Lean Meals Facebook page where we share healthy recipes
that align with your goals.

Fourth, make sure you hydrate with zero calorie beverages with the preferred being water and non-caffeinated herbal tea.

Finally, allow yourself one day to eat what you want without over doing it. This doesn’t mean to eat the poorest quality food all day, but do allow yourself to have a little of your favorite treat. Just make sure that you understand that this is only allowed 1x per week. Not every day...as most people do!

3. Exercise and Training – As I mentioned earlier, we must train the way our bodies were designed to move. Plainly put, our bodies were designed to move under load and tension. Not to sit around all day and do nothing. We all know what happens when we don’t do any form of movement - we decrease our metabolism and increase our chances of putting on unwanted body fat thus yielding an increase in our waistlines and decreasing our overall health.

At Vigor Ground, we aim to challenge you in many ways. We start with a progressive approach using body weight exercise variations, then moving on to external loaded exercises using tools like the TRX suspension trainer, kettlebells, sandbags/sandbells, dumbbells, ropes, bands, plyo boxes, Dyna-balls, etc.

Our goal is to not only challenge you, but we also aim to throw the fun factor into your training by providing many variations for most exercises. We find that this will keep you engaged (preventing boredom) and challenged all in one. The end result will be a stronger, leaner and better version of you! Guaranteed!

If you haven’t been to our facility, I highly encourage you to drop by for a visit. Come and experience it for yourself and discover what separates us from the typical big box gym. We’re all about success and achieve great things with the sky being the limit.

You owe it to yourself if you plan to create better habits that will last for life. What better way to do that than by joining forces with an elite level of fitness professionals and coaches that will guide you on your path to top while providing with you a no-BS approach to get you there. We aim to over-deliver and then some!

That’s what Vigor Ground is all about – RESULTS and RELATIONSHIPS!