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Our lives are changed by events, experiences, and encounters with others. Sometimes one event can change our perspective so profoundly that we never see the world in quite the same way again. You may be looking for personal growth or seeking peace in your family or work relationships. You may be wrestling with a tough life decision like staying in a relationship or leaving it, changing careers or making a big move in your life. The Redirect Your Life course helps you to explore the path you are on and teaches you tools to change the direction of your life if you wish. In addition it can provide you with a way to extend your network of friends and contacts.

I took this course and it helped me to improve my personal and business life. (Read about it here. ) Now I want you to receive a similar benefit which is why I persuaded Mel to hold the course in New York. The entire three-day course will be taught by Mel Fergenbaum who has helped many people to face the challenges in their lives and achieve their potential. The course will be held at the All 4 Sports and Fitness Gym in West Islip, NY from May 29th through the 31st. (The course fee does not cover meals or lodging.)

An information night will be held at the All 4 Sports and Fitness facility on Wednesday, May 27th at 8:00pm EST. If you are interested in attending the Redirect Your Life course, you should attend the information night.

Contact Info:
Mel Fergenbaum, mel@mcinsightsinc.com, (727) 580-1842
Coach Frank Dolan, fdolan17@optonline.net, (631) 321-1900

Where: All 4 Sports and Fitness facility, West Islip, NY, (631) 321-1900

When: Info night is May 27th @ 8:00pm EST and the full course is May 29th - 31st

More Information:
http://www.redirectyourlife.com/
http://all4sportsandfitness.com/breakthrough-programs-for-the-best-summer-ever/

Today I am being interviewed by Denise Griffitts on BlogTalkRadio. Denise specifically asked me to address how to create a fitness program that can be easily fit into a busy professional’s life.

In today’s interview we will be discussing why it is so very important to add daily fitness routines to our lives in order to combat stress (economy driven), dipping energy levels which is very important to people who spend the bulk of their working hours in front of a computer screen, and of course overall health which affects every single thing you do every single day! If you have lost your job, and therefore your health insurance if it was provided by your employer, there has never been a better motivator to take charge of your own health and fitness. If you are still employed, but are experiencing a constant low-level dread about the next round of layoffs, this is a critical time to create new fitness habits that make you feel more stable emotionally and physically.

In order to help you make your health and fitness a financial priority we have created a personal budget spreadsheet that will allow you to determine just where you are financially and where you can fit in a gym membership for yourself and your family.

The radio interview will be posted here later today and these are the topics that we will be discussing.

#1 — Be Willing to Make Your Health a Priority

If you haven’t been exercising it is not because you are too busy, or you don’t have the $1 or so a day that it would cost you to join a fitness club. Those are just excuses that are hiding the real reason why your health and fitness is not a PRIORITY for you.

Make it your priority by asking yourself these questions?

1. What will happen to my body if I don’t start exercising?
2. What will be the results of continuing to eat the way I do?
3. What evidence is there in my life (relationships, work quality, motivation, energy levels, stress levels, finances) that my health habits have a direct impact on what is important in my life?

#2 — What do you intend to do about it? Do you have a plan?

1. Evaluate where you are currently health wise, stress wise, financially.
2. Set a goal.
3. Develop a realistic timeline.
4. Get a professional plan.

Four Components to a Fitness Program

1) The Psychology

• Belief Systems
• Subconscious Programming (Please click here to listen to my interview with Mel Fergenbaumto help you understand the Psychology of Fitness).

2) The Movement Patterns

• Mobility and Stability
• Patterns and Movement Prep

Simple Movement Preparation Workout to Get Started Video - Part 1

Simple Movement Preparation Workout to Get Started Video - Part 2
 

3) The Physiology

• Power
• Functional Strength
• Cardio

Functional Strength Video

Cardio Video

3) The Regeneration

• Recovery
• Nutrition

Nutrition Video - Part 1

Nutrition Video - Part 2

I look forward to having you join us during the interview for a question and answer session. You can also ask questions in the chat room if you can’t be on the call live.

When: Friday May 22, 2009

Where: BlogTalkRadio - Denise Griffitts- Your Partner In Success

Time: 9 am PST / 10 am MST / 11 am CST / 12 pm EST

Call In Telephone Number: 347-843-4988

SPRING FITNESS PARTY TONIGHT at All 4 Sports and Fitness.

Let’s get together for some fun, fitness, education, and free healthy snacks tonight. Learn the best methods to get in shape and look great at the beach this summer!!

Please be our guest… FRIDAY, MAY 1ST from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

The weather is beautiful and we want to celebrate….

Come in to join us for:

• OPEN HOUSE - Free Guest Day for all of your friends and family
• FREE Healthy Snacks from MYLO Gourmet
• Receive $15 OFF YOUR NEXT MONTH if you refer a friend to try the club for 30 days
• Fitness Demo - 6:00 pm “REAL STRATEGIES FOR A SIX PACK” with Coach Meg Shannon
• Presentation - 6:30 pm “EVERYDAY FITNESS MYTHS THAT HOLD YOU BACK AND THE 4 EASY STEPS TO OVERCOME THEM” with Coach Frank Dolan
• Drawing for a FREE MONTH MEMBERSHIP if you refer a friend or family member to the 30 Day Trial (week of 4/27/09 - 5/2/09)

Please RSVP by calling us at the club and let us know the number of family and friends who will be arriving with you. We look forward to seeing you tonight! Telephone: 631-321-1900.

3 Week Summer Camps For Kids Ages 7 - 13

Where: All 4 Sports and Fitness Club, West Islip, New York

When: Monday - Thursday

Time: 9 am - 12 pm

Cost: $197 per 3 week session

SESSION 1:  June 29, 2009 - July 16, 2009

SESSION 2: July 20, 2009 - August 6, 2009

SESSION 3: August 10, 2009 - August 27, 2009

Summer is not too far off and that means school will be out soon for kids! All 4 Sports and Fitness is announcing our All 4 Kidz Summer Camp at All 4 Sports and Fitness Club in West Islip, NY.

The focus wil be on keeping kid boot campers active and healthy during the summer school break through a wide variety of sports and games. Special attentiionwill be placed on learning the various skills of a particular sport, and then incorporating the practiced skills into a game setting.

Daily fitness will involve building on one’s coordination, balance, agility, strengyh, and overall movement adequacy. Participation in group activities will help to develop individual creativity and kis will learn to work effectively and acomplish tasks through the use of teamwork.

Enrollment will be first come, first serve and these camps will fill up fast! For more information please stop by the front desk or call us at 321-1900.

Fitness Boot Camp At Captree Elementary

6 Week Training Program
April 20 - May 27, 2009

Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm

The Fitness Boot Camp is a fun and affordable way to start working out correctly and ensure you are on your way to achieving all your fitness goals. No matter what your fitness level is we are dedicated to providing you with a complete solution.

As a bonus, you are also invited to join us at All 4 Sports and Fitness each Saturday morning at 8 am for our group Fitness Boot Camp session!

• Expert fitness instruction and guidance from Degreed and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists.

• Complete 1 hour sessions focusing on full body strength training, proper movement patterns, core strengthening, & much more!

• Specific conditioning protocols geared towards losing fat and keeping you energized.

• Weekly emails & online access to keep you motivated

• Pre & Post Training Body Composition Evaluations

• Have fun & Experience a Great Workout!!!

Price

Complete 6 week training program PLUS free Saturday group Fitness Boot Camp Sessions $167

For the past six years I have been watching the functional training world explode.

For me, it started with wacky circuits and all the machine based people watching us saying, “What the hell are they doing!!”

Now it is pretty much the basis of all our training programs!!

From athletes to fitness boot campers, everyone who works with our team will know the importance of laying a solid foundation of functional movement before embarking on a fitness program.

In today’s video you can see a quick 5 minute description of why it is so important….

After months of research, strategic planning and development, All 4 Sports and Fitness Club in West Islip, NY is proud to announce the relaunch of its website.  As a leading health and fitness club the club offers innovative programs such as Group Personal Training, Children’s Fitness, Senior Fitness Program, Fitness Boot Camp, Birthday Party Packages and more.

All 4 Sports and Fitness Manager, Coach Frank Dolan commented: “Besides a much improved navigation system and fresh, vibrant look, the new site better reflects our commitment to family health and fitness, giving a clear message to potential customers of the benefits of various levels of memberships for all members of the family. All of the old favorites are still there, but we have listened to your comments and created a website that is tailored to our users”.

The website also invites new customers to take advantage of the FREE 7 Day All 4 Sports and fitness quick start pack which includes the following bonuses.

1)  A  7 day pass to workout in All 4 Sports and Fitness to experience the comfort, cleanliness, and cutting-edge equipment we have to offer.

2)  A 7 day mini-course on how to effectively and efficiently get the results you desire no matter what your goal. The course will be emailed to you during the 7 days to get you started on the right foot with lessons and action steps covering all aspects of health and fitness.

3)  A free subscription to our weekly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on all current fitness tips and hints as well as programs to help you reach your goals as quickly as possible.

4)  Free Personal Fitness Inventory Evaluation by one of our Certified Coaches. You will fill out the evaluation to be faxed or dropped off at the club for a full analysis and fitness prescription.

5)  Free 30 day membership to myvirtualfitnesscamp.com. The World’s First Online Fitness Camp and tremendous resource of exercise programs, support, education, and accountability.

6) Access to the Group Personal Training Program. With your 7 day pass you can workout with our professional coaches in our 30 minute beginner sessions, as well as our 45 minute total body functional workout sessions.

7)  Access to our Group Exercise Classes for 7 days. Classes include: Spin, Toning and Sculpting, Yoga, Pilates, Abs and Core, as well as specialty classes.

Customers wishing to take advantage of the FREE 7 Day Pass should visit the facility or visit us online at http://www.all4sportsandfitness.com

Contact:

ALL 4 SPORTS AND FITNESS
175 Sunrise Hwy.
West Islip, NY 11795

PHONE: 631-321-1900
FAX: 631-321-9020

All 4 Sports and Fitness Club in West Islip, NY is excited to announce that we are having a “Battle of the Bands” contest at our club on Monday, March 2, 2009. Do you have a band, or a group of talented friends who would love to join us and potentially win a FREE 3 month membership to the club for all band members? Have a great time and get fit at the same time.

Call us at 631-321-1900 for more information and to register your band. There will be consolation prizes for every one who enters. We look forward to seeing you!

What: Battle of the Bands
Location: All 4 Sports and Fitness Club
Website: Click here
Description: Battle of the Bands at All 4 Sports and Fitness Club in West Islip, NY. Winning band gets 3 months Club Membership for FREE for ALL band members!
Start Time: 6:00
Date: 2009-03-02

The holidays are over and probably so are your good intentions that you set for the New Year.  You know the ones… eat healthier foods, take smaller portions, exercise more, watch television less, spend more time doing instead of sitting.

If you have fallen off of the path to a healthier you despite a promising start, don’t stress! With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching we at All 4 Sports and Fitness will be celebrating Valentine’s Day  as well as National Heart Month in in our community by offering a 30 Day Trial Membership. We firmly believe in helping our community and will be visiting local businesses this Thursday and Friday to hand out Valentines cards complete with a chocolate kiss.  These special cards invite locals to come to our health and fitness club and take advantage of our free membership trial.

You must be a local resident, 18 years or older or accompanied by an adult. This special offer is available for first time guests only.

For a tour of the facility, please call All 4 Sports and Fitness at 631-321-1900. The public is welcome to drop in and no reservations are needed. The free 30 day trial membership offer will end on February 28, 2009.

All 4 Sports and Fitness Gym in West Islip, NY will host their annual European Handball Tournament on Super Bowl Sunday. You are invited to register a team of 5 players in advance, or register individually to be assigned to a team. This event is free, so please join us for some great interaction and fun. You can spend about three hours with us and then head home feeling energized for the Super Bowl events that you have planned with family and friends.

So just what is European Handball? European Handball (also known as team handball, field handball, European handball, or Olympic handball) is a team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.

The game has a goal similar to but smaller than the one in association football, though as the name implies, the basic method of handling the ball involves the players’ hands rather than their feet. The game has been played internationally since the 1920s.

WHEN: Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, 2009

WHERE: All 4 Sports andFitness Gym, West Islip, NY

TIME: 10 AM

CONTACT: Coach Frank Dolan at fdolan17@optonline.net or register at the front desk.

TELEPHONE: 631-321-1900

We look forward to seeing you! Bring a friend!

The importance of physical activity to the health of American’s (and citizens of other developed countries) has been researched for many years.  There is strong scientific evidence that indicates that even mild exercise and physical activity among adults and seniors lowers the risk of early death, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It also lowers the risk of high blood pressure and colon and breast cancers.

In children and adolescents, the benefits of physical activity include raising self-esteem. Fun physical activities allow children to exercise without even knowing that they are exercising and there are plenty of activates suited for children’s young systems, which like to go very fast for a very short amount of time, rest and go again.  Just watch children at play to verify the veracity of this observation. You can get winded just watching them.

Spring will be here soon and there are so many activities that you can do outdoors as a family that are not expensive or that require a lot of bulky and difficult to store exercise equipment.  Consider the following as toys rather then exercise equipment and have fun with your family!

• Balls for baseball, football, tennis, soccer, etc.
• Frisbees
• Jump ropes
• Kites
• Monkey bars
• Rope swings or ladders
• Sand boxes
• Skates
• Sprinklers
• Swing sets
• Wading pools

I’m willing to bet that there are some very enjoyable “toys” that I have left off of this list and would like to hear from you about the physical activities that you and your family do together to stay fit and strong.

HOW TO SET UP A WORKOUT PLAN AT ALL 4 SPORTS AND FITNESS IN WEST ISLIP, NY

All 4 Sports and Fitness Gym in West Islip, NY announces their High School Performance Program which begins January 12, 2009 and ends January 30, 2009.

This session is Phase I.  Phase II will run from February 2rd through February 27, 2009.

Program: Sports and Fitness High School Performance Program
Location: All 4 Sports and Fitness Gym, West Islip, NY
Time: 5:00 to 6:00 PM

Website: Click here

Cost: $197

High School Performance Program Includes:

• Movement sessions to dramatically increase Acceleration, Absolute Speed and Multi-directional Speed.
• Specific instruction of proper technique through all lifts.
• Supplementary exercises to increase Core Strength and enhance your current speed, power, and strength.
• Strong focus on movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential.
• Supervised workouts by Performance Coaches and Strength and Conditioning Specialists.

For more information please call Coach Frank Dolan at  631-321-1900 .

It has been an amazing year for me both personally and in my business life. I am so grateful for all of the good things that have come to me and would like to take this opportunity to wish my family, friends, customers and clients a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2009!

Merry Christmas!

Life has really been too good to be true….

We are enjoying the new Group Personal Training Sessions, members are loving the new colors in the gym, the holidays are upon us, and to top it all off my girlfriend threw me an incredible Surprise Birthday Party on Friday night!!

I had probably one of the best weeks of my life….

It was a great party, great food, and one of our Boot Campers, Laura Martin’s husband was actually the DJ at the party…

It was very cool that someone in our boot camp family did the party, especially someone with such dedication to the community!! Her husband, Peter Martin is also running for WI Fire Commissioner tomorrow….

If you are a WI resident, be sure and go down to the WI Firehouse tomorrow December 9th to vote!

Tonight I also wanted to mention a Free 1 Hour Clinic we will be conducting at the club this Wednesday night.

Please read the details below if you have a young athlete in your house.

There is a lot you should know about their off-season speed, strength, conditioning, and nutrition program.

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All 4 Sports and Fitness Gym in West Islip, NY is offering a FREE 60 minute sports clinic on what your athletes can do to maximize performance this off-season. This FREE Maximum Performance workshop will cover speed, agility, power, strength, nutrition and recovery. This sports clinic is available to all athletes and their parents.

During the 60 minute workshop we will cover:

The fastest and simplest ways to increase running speed.

What you can do to make sure your off-season gains do not hinder your sport skill.

What to do outside your training session to maximize performance.

How to set up a Nutrition Game Plan to optimize results in the gym (Karen Sossin).

Everything you need to know to be prepared for the upcoming Spring season.

Event Title: FREE Maximum Performance Sports Clinic
Location: All4Sports and Fitness, West Islip, NY

When: Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM

Looking foward to seeing you there!

Tomorrow we will be spending Thanksgiving  with family and friends.  We will be eating plenty of delicious and lovingly prepared food and very likely watching hours of football.  But beyond that, Thanksgiving is also a time to recall that life is best lived when done in a state of gratitude.  It is also a time to make sure that our customers, clients, employees and vendors know how very important they are to us and how much we appreciate them.  This is indeed a time for thankfulness and we thank each and every one of you for going along on this incredible journey with us.

If you live in the West Islip, NY area we invite you to join us at All 4 Sports and Fitness tomorrow morning for a FREE special Thanksgiving workout.  It is our way of saying “thank you” to our community by helping you to have a wonderfully engergizing workout before tackling all that food! Please click here for more information, and we hope to spend part of Thanksgiving morning with you.

Coach Frank Dolan and the staff of All 4 Sports and Fitness wish you all a very safe, happy, and above all, SAFE Thanksgiving!

Are you ready to tackle those unwanted holiday pounds before they land on your body? Please join us and Mike Baronne of Dynamic Function for a Kettlebell Workshop at our gym in West Islip, NY on Saturday, November 22, 2008.

Learn how to perform these six essential Kettlebell exercises:

Swing
Turkish Get-up
Clean
Press
Snatch & Squat

Who should attend? Anybody that wants to get into great shape for the holidays doing something fun, different, and very effective.

Why should you attend? You can learn how to safely and effectively perform the six essential Kettlebell exercises to progress properly. You will also be ready to join a group class or practice safely on your own.

Workshop Benefits:

• Learn proper technique and progressions
• Build a fundamental base to start your Kettlebell journey
• Discover how to integrate Kettlebell into your current workouts
• Experience a great workout!
• Have fun!

WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2008

TIME: Trainers can attend at 9 AM PST. General Public can attend at 1 PM EST

WHERE:
ALL 4 SPORTS AND FITNESS
175 SUNRISE HWY
WEST ISLIP, NY 11795

PHONE: 631-321-1900

FAX: 631-321-9020

CONTACT: Coach Frank Dolan

We hope to see you there!

I recently wrote about the free group personal training that we are offering at our gym in West Islip, NY.  My thinking was that It’s time for me to start giving 150% to helping people train the right way.  The response to this offer has been incredible and validates my thinking that people really do worry about their health and fitness and really do want to do something, anything, to get and stay healthy and vibrant.

I already posted this on our All4SportsAndFitness blog but wanted to share it here as well. I welcome your participation in some of the sessions.

Here are some reasons why you should try free group personal training.

1. Uh duh… it doesn’t cost anything!!!!
2. Even if you want to ease into it you can attend our beginners sessions.
3. You will work with certified training specialists that make the workout fun, educational, and motivating.
4. You can learn a new routine and get a head start for this years “New Years Resolution”.
5. You will get in touch with muscles you haven’t felt in a while…”Oh hello glutes….I didn’t know you were still there!”
6. You’ll be redy to enjoy Thanksgiving without feeling guilty for a change.
7. This may be the last time we ever do something crazy like this without a price tag.
8. Isn’t doing that same old routine getting boring?
9. You can’t get anything free in this economy… take advantage of it!!
10. This could be your big break to make a change. It’s here for you if you want it…

Do you really need more reasons? 

Please join us!

About two years ago my friend Allan Boshell’s wife Patty was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  She only survived 3 months after her diagnosis and left life at the much too young age of 49. 

After Patty passed away, Allan created a foundation in her name, The Patty Boshell Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.  Their affiliation with the Pancreatic Cancer Action network allows them to use 100% of the money raised from events and benefits to advance the foundations fight against this type of cancer.  Incredibly, over the last two years the Patty Boshell Pancreatic Cancer Foundation has been able to pledge $100,000 for research grants in 2008 and 2009.

Did you know that purple is the color for pancreatic cancer awareness? The U.S. Congress has declared November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

This weekend I am attending the ‘Passion in Purple’ benefit for The Patty Boshell Pancreatic Cancer Foundation in Boca Raton and will write more about it when I return to my office.

Thanksgiving is coming up soon and what better time to think about family and your loved ones?  Please consider donating to this wonderful cause as you contemplate the family holidays.

Coach Frank Dolan

All 4 Sports and Fitness Gym in West Islip, NY announces their Middle School Performance Program, Phase II which begins February 3, 2009 and ends February 26, 2009.

Program: Middle School Performance Program
Location: All 4 Sports and Fitness Gym, West Islip, NY
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Website: Click here

Cost: $120

Middle School Performance Program Includes:

• Movement sessions to dramatically increase Acceleration, Absolute Speed and Multi-directional Speed.
• Specific instruction of proper technique through all lifts.
• Supplementary exercises to increase Core Strength and enhance your current speed, power, and strength.
• Strong focus on movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential.
• Supervised workouts by Performance Coaches and Strength and Conditioning Specialists.

ALL 4 SPORTS AND FITNESS
175 SUNRISE HWY
WEST ISLIP, NY 11795

PHONE:    631-321-1900   
FAX:  631-321-9020

All 4 Sports and Fitness Gym in West Islip, NY announces their Middle School Performance Program which begins January 13, 2009 and ends January 29, 2009.

This session is Phase I.  Phase II will run from February 3rd through February 26, 2009.

Program: Middle School Performance Program
Location: All 4 Sports and Fitness Gym, West Islip, NY
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Website: Click here

Cost: $120

Middle School Performance Program Includes:

• Movement sessions to dramatically increase Acceleration, Absolute Speed and Multi-directional Speed.
• Specific instruction of proper technique through all lifts.
• Supplementary exercises to increase Core Strength and enhance your current speed, power, and strength.
• Strong focus on movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential.
• Supervised workouts by Performance Coaches and Strength and Conditioning Specialists.

For more information please call Coach Frank Dolan at 631-321-1900.