Most people are used to reading success stories which involve a radical weight loss transformation that transcended from a complete lifestyle change. This success story begins with an individual that was living an active lifestyle, camping, skiing and enjoying regular physical workouts. Everything came to a screeching halt on April 1, 2007. Jana Hubbs was involved in a major car accident that severely impacted both hips and her right shoulder. “After the accident I could do minimal walking from place to place, and I could sit and stand alternating for 15 minutes at a time. At night, I would wake up every half- hour to an hour in pain and have to work at changing positions” said Hubbs. Jana would spend the next 6 months rehabilitating to the point that walking around the block became easier. “At that point I felt progress.”
To further her physical progress, Jana’s family bought her a personal training package for her birthday. “I was scared and excited for my first training appointment. I met with Kelli Piggee. We scheduled my personal training sessions for two times per week. I needed to get my mind and body into a routine that was different than what I had experienced over the past several months. You may think that six months is a very short time until you think about the impact of the automobile accident. It was like being away from exercise for a life time because you are completely starting over” said Hubbs.
“During our first session I immediately saw Jana’s determination and drive to feel and see results. She was committed. She had a very positive attitude towards life in general, but especially toward her fitness program. She never doubted herself on any challenge I gave her” said Kelli.
“Anything that dealt with my hips and legs would require me to really think long and hard about how to get my body to complete the task. I had a fear of my hip flexor giving out. There would be times that I had tears in my eyes due to the pain. This went on for 3-4 months. I continued to challenge myself and make sure I followed exactly what Kelli told me to do” said Hubbs.
Since the start of her program, she has lost a total of 8.5 inches, increased her lean body mass and reduced her body fat. When Jana was gone on vacation this summer she even took the initiative to create a workout while boating. For example, she would pull their boat in with a rope and find a place to perform tricep dips and pushups.
“It’s never a dull moment when training Jana. When we’re training she takes a quick breather in between exercises. She interacts with other clients, trainers and staff and before you know it we’re all laughing. She really has an amazing spirit about her and she doesn’t make excuses. She just goes for it” says trainer Kelli.
Jana’s Thoughts about Training:
My trainer continues to motivate me with the right type of exercise routine to continue to see results. She has also helped me to focus on eating right for the lifestyle I maintain.
I was encouraged to do my best and was not judged. I always felt welcome and the staff is willing to respond to my questions.
I am healthy, happy and now can do the things I want or need to do without any difficulties.
Finding someone to encourage and Support you is the key for success. For me that was my husband and Kelli.
Jana’s Training Tips:
1) Take one day at a time.
2) Set a goal of 5 - 10 minutes to walk up and down the street or climb the stairs instead of using the elevator.
3) If you do not meet your daily goal, then start the next day believing that you can. Each day is a new day.
4) Personal Training helps you focus on proper exercise, body position, and teaches you to balance your weights and cardio routine.
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