Making Every Rep Count®
- The Fitness Motivation System
Making Every Rep Count®
- The Fitness Motivation System
More Focus, More Fitness, More Fun!WITH JEFF BRANDES
More Focus, More Fitness, More Fun!WITH JEFF BRANDES
Played a singles tennis match Sunday afternoon with a good friend. Years ago in singles I “owned” him on the court. In most recent years, say the last 2 to 3, and especially after the injuries, he has “owned” me. I canned him in straight sets, “3 & 3”! Ever been called a secret weapon??? I still have to execute the strokes, but they are powered by you, Jeff!
Rahn Barnes
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How long have you been doing what you do and how did you get to be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Fitness Motivational Expert?
To answer this question, it's probably best that I share with you the two defining moments in my life that brought to where I am today.
It all started at fourteen years of age when my Mom and Dad introduced to me my first set of weights at Christmastime. It was at that point that I fell in love! I trained all through high school, read every fitness book and magazine that I could get my hands on. More specifically, it was my senior year in high school when I realized that fitness was a great interest. You see, I wrestled my junior year and began wrestling my senior year until I came to the realization that it was the "training" that I enjoyed so much more than the actual wrestling. It was the preparation for the matches that I really got excited about. It was the conditioning process: the running, lifting weights, and learning about nutrition! So, I was honest with myself and stopped wrestling early in the season and spent the rest of my senior year working out and learning as much as I could about fitness. I kept workout journals and even began training friends from the neighborhood in my basement. Teaching, motivating, and inspiring people came natural to me from the beginning!
The defining moment in my career came along in 2004 when I was introduced to David van der Mark. David was referred to me from a trainer colleague of mine named Edith Callahan. David had originally met with Edith to become a client, but after hearing his story she thought best that he would match up with me. From that point on, little did I know that my life was to change dramatically and unexpectedly!
David came to me at the age of 48 with the desire to celebrate his 50th birthday by running a marathon! It had been a very long time since David was involved in any activity so he came to me out of shape and living a sedentary lifestyle. Not only that, up to this point I had never trained anyone to run a marathon. What a combination, right?!
Edith must have picked up on David's good spirited demeanor and thought with my gentle, compassionate, yet disciplined approach to training, we would be a good match! Also, Edith knew that I had coached elementary/middle school track and field from 1998-2003. Thank God and the Universe for her judgment!
David and I were a match made in heaven! He was very coachable, and truly wanted to understand his training program. He would even do research on his own so he could keep up with the pace. The funny thing about that was the day he brought in these marathon books to me claiming that I was training him the way some "experts" were training beginner marathons. I thought that was pretty cool and it was not only a boost to my confidence but it confirmed that I was on the right track and that I was teaching David in the correct way.
So the training was moving along pretty well with an occasional set back or two along the way, so it was time for David to choose the beginner's marathon of his choice: The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon!
David surprised me by inviting my wife Kelly and me both to fly out to Cincinnati so we could all be together to celebrate this remarkable achievement and to enjoy both a coaching and a friendship weekend. That was just putting the icing on the cake to an already incredible journey of self discovery!
David successfully completed his marathon and to be able to be there at the finish line was the most incredible experience! Lots of hugs and happy tears, and high fives! It was one of the most emotionally moving experiences that I have ever been associated with!
In fact, the whole training experience with David was very heart warming. It was so much more than just logging miles and keeping running charts. It was intrinsically rewarding! It was about personal philosophy, about asking questions and finding answers, about facing fears and challenges, about high of highs and low of lows, about building character, self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth! See, this is what training means to me…It's about opening up your heart , your mind, and your soul so you can find out who and what you are really about, and truly give yourself the opportunity to discover things about yourself that you could never imagine!
It was this experience with David that inspired me to take the next step in my personal growth journey! I always wanted to trim down from my weightlifting/power lifting days in order to become even more healthy and fit as I was about to enter the decade of my 40's…so, this experience with David inspired me to train for the 26.2 mile journey myself! Wow, was I serious? I always thought I didn't belong out there because I didn't look like a "runner". But it didn't take me long to find out that there is a whole world of us "Clydesdale" runners out there. Not only are we out there, but our kind is crossing that 26.2 mile finish line more and more each year! I completed my first marathon in Baltimore 2005, and then went on to complete Cincinnati 2006, Baltimore 2006, Cleveland 2007, Richmond 2008, and I am currently training for The Marine Corps Marathon 2009!
So my life has never been the same since training David! Since then, not only have I gone on to train many other clients to complete marathons, half-marathons, 10k's and 5k's, but more importantly, my experience with David has had a profound influence on my relationships with all of my clients! I have learned and grown so much as a result of this "marathon" experience, that I look forward to each and every "fitness" relationship that I have the opportunity to become a part of.
No matter what your "personal story" is realize that if you approach life with an open heart and open mind combined with a determined "never give up" attitude, your personal growth is limitless! How exciting is that!
Congratulations on beginning your personal journey towards Making Every Rep Count®! I look forward to playing a role in your "Defining Moment"!
Who are your clients exactly?
If you are a beginner in your quest for a fitness lifestyle and don't know where and how to begin, take a deep breath, you are in the right place! If you have some experience living the fitness lifestyle and struggle with starting and stopping your workout programs and never seem to get the results you want, take a deep breath, you too are in the right place!
My specialty is helping people who struggle with motivation and have trouble with exercising efficiently and consistently. Consequently, I will show you how to create more focus, develop more fitness, and experience more fun within an extremely organized and structured program designed especially for you!
How are you different from other Personal Trainers?
Along with my special niche for motivation and program design, I truly believe what sets me apart from other trainers is my compassionate approach to teaching, to communicating, and to listening and understanding my client's needs, fears, and desires. It is my committed and dedicated approach to finding and doing whatever it takes to make a difference in your fitness lifestyle. It is a special blend of training hard and training smart, with a healthy dose of positive reinforcement and a fun sense of humor!
What type of personality do you work best with and what is expected of me?
I am known best to work with clients who are coachable, honest, open-minded, patient, and who trust me and my system. I expect clients to give me their best effort, to follow through on their assignments, smile, laugh, and have a sense of humor! If this describes you, then you will thrive in this system! This system is for you!
For what type of person is this program NOT going to work?
It is not very fun working with those who do not believe in what they are getting involved with and who consistently complains and makes excuses. With this in mind, please note that I am very careful with who I choose to work with.
What exactly is The Fitness Motivation System and what does it include?
The Fitness Motivation System begins with an understanding of oneself and takes an in-depth look at the way you train and the way you live. This 5 - step approach will help you form the committed mindset that will result in creating more focus, developing more fitness, and experiencing more fun! Here is what the system gets you to do:
Does this really work?
Yes! All of my clients, through their commitment, hard work, and dedication learn to stay motivated and learn to exercise more efficiently and consistently. (See Client Testimonials)
What results can I expect?
The Fitness Motivation System is designed to help you achieve the following results! You can expect to:
Can I contact some of your former clients to see what it's like to work with you?
Yes, I encourage you to! Please go to the Client Testimonials page and read all of them. See which ones you connect with, either because one person has gotten the results you want or they are in a similar situation. Then please contact me so I can connect you to them.
How quickly can I expect results?
This depends on your specific situation, your "personal story". You have to be ready to dedicate yourself and make an honest commitment to improving the quality of your life. This is about YOU! If you decide to invest 100% of yourself to the fitness lifestyle, only great things can happen!
That being said, many clients begin experiencing benefits within the first six weeks to three months, but it takes up to 6 months to truly experience life changes! Remember that this "lifestyle" takes time and effort to make permanent and quality changes! Keep in mind that everybody is different and responds and adapts to training differently. That's part of the fun in finding out what your training adaptations will be!
Let me be very honest with you, higher commitment levels = faster results!
How can I guarantee myself that I will create more focus, develop more fitness, and experience more fun?
Be accountable and work hard! Realize that we call it "working out" for a reason. There is no quick fix. There are no magic pills to swallow and no magic carpets to ride!
All of my clients who have wholeheartedly applied every step of The Fitness Motivation System have effectively achieved their results in much less time than they would have on their own!
What types of Training packages do you offer?
I offer:
This program is designed for the individual who is ready for a "Life Changing Experience"! If you are ready to take your fitness training to another level of existence which will undoubtedly enhance your "Mind, Body, and Spirit", then this journey is for you!
This is my highest level of coaching! You have my highest level of support and guidance throughout this incredible experience. You get all Jeff, all the time! My training methods are very structured, meticulous, and methodical. Imagine your fitness training experience: Training efficiently at a high level, maintaining a good balance of fitness life, personal life, and professional life. All of this while feeling strong, staying injury free, living and loving the life that you have always desired!
This program is designed for the individual who is ready to experience fitness success! If you are ready to take action and implement your fitness training program to the highest level of efficiency, then this program is for you! If you have always wanted to train at a "High Intensity" level and travel the road to "Faster Fitness",and be focused on getting "Results", then this program is designed especially for you!
This Program is designed for the individual who is ready to "Take the Next Step"! If you are ready to gradually build your fitness intensity, then this program is for you! If you have had a great beginning to your fitness lifestyle and you would like to continue to progress, but to do so at a comfortable pace, then this program is designed especially for you!
This program is designed for the individual who is ready to "Begin"! If you are ready to start your fitness lifestyle and want to learn the "Basics" at low to moderate intensity levels, then this program is for you! If you have always wanted to live the fitness lifestyle but thought that you didn't have enough time and that the training process was too overwhelming and intimidating, then my teaching methods are designed especially for you! If you have always wanted to build your fitness foundation at a slower, comfortable pace, then this program is designed especially for you!
Ok, I know that I want to begin - Making Every Rep Count®! - How do we get started?
Congratulations on the beginning of your journey! Please contact me and we will schedule your complimentary "Getting to know you session". This is where we will find out if we are a good match and if I can help you.
If I'm not sure I'm ready to get started, how can I sample your work at low cost to see if it's the right solution for me?
A great way to sample The Fitness Motivation System is by subscribing to my Free E-zine, entitled, "The Way You Train…The Way You Live". This FREE e-zine provides tons of weekly motivational and mindset tips, workout tips, nutritional tips, and fitness success stories from people just like you who want to improve the quality of their life! Subscribe Here
Ok, I'm ready to do this for myself, but I have a couple of questions. Can I call you?
Great! I'm very excited that you are ready! Please feel free to contact me and we can schedule your complimentary "Getting to know you session".
Congratulations on beginning your personal journey towards Making Every Rep Count®! I look forward to playing a role in your "Defining Moment"!
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