Van B APT

People of Fitness Van B

/in , , /by

Van B APTI have a grudging love/hate relationship with fitness training. ?Well, more importantly, I had a love/hate relationship with fitness training.

I probably spent 50 plus years in the traditional gym environment. ?At APT I now get a better workout and build muscle faster than I ever did in those 50 years. ?At no extra charge, I am also getting stamina and flexibility I had lost.

I remember the grinding repetitiveness of my decades of weight training. ?I might be in a different gym, but it was always the same workout.

At APT no workout is the same. ?Every time I arrive, I get a great trainer and a different workout. ?There is no way to become bored.

I have reached a certain age. When I arrive, we go through a check list. ?Knees? ?Back? ?Vertigo? ?Lungs? ?These talented trainers design a workout that allows me to challenge myself to the limits of that day’s capabilities.

At times I just stand in the middle of the gym and look at all the wonderful people there. ?(Okay, maybe I am also catching my breath!) ?

I almost said “everyday people” and that is not true. ?

They are incredibly upbeat, striving folks who are encouraged every step of the way by APT trainers, laughing and giggling while telling me they are dying. ?Last time I checked, most people are not giggling while they are dying.

Those people working out are pushing themselves as hard as they can and having fun while doing it. ?I think that is great. ?It is certainly unique in my experience.

There are some amazingly strong people there, both men and women, both young and old. ?However, there are no intimidating “monsters” like I know from other clubs, roaring and screaming.

There are people getting their “18 year old” body back and people like me who just want to be active until, hopefully, a very old age.

There are also people working out who, like me, face physical challenges, people who are in long recoveries of their strength, or perhaps people getting strength they never had. ?

There is my personal hero, a man who comes in and works out carrying an oxygen bottle. ?He is my “whine antidote”.

I have only been going to APT for a little over two and a half years, and I still love it. ?I am no where near a “long term” client. ?I believe there are individuals that have been working with APT for 18 years. ?They still love it too.

Does APT work? ?You can find a whole room of people, 7 days a week who would tell you “yes”.

Are you Ready to Start Looking Good, Feeling Great, and Living Life to the Fullest?

Roasted veggies

Roasted Winter Veggies

/in , /by

Great side dish for your winter festivities. Bring it to your next holiday party or make a large batch for meal prep for the week. Either way, great way to get in seasonal vegetables!

Roasted Winter Veggies
(serves 8-10)

Ingredients:
2 medium red beets, scrubbed
2 medium yellow beets, scrubbed
2 lb. baby Yukon gold, fingerling, or tricolor potatoes, scrubbed and halved if large
2 large yellow onions, cut into 1? wedges
1?2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1? pieces
1 tbsp. finely chopped rosemary
1 tbsp. finely chopped thyme

Instructions:
Heat oven to 400?. Wrap red and yellow beets separately in aluminum foil and place in a 9? ? 13? baking dish; bake until tender, about 1 hour. Let beets cool slightly, then unwrap, peel, and cut into 1? pieces. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap; keep warm.

Toss potatoes and onions with half the oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. On another baking sheet, toss remaining oil, Brussels sprouts, parsnips, salt, and pepper. Bake until vegetables are golden and tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour; transfer to bowl with beets. Stir in rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.

 

Recipe from: https://www.saveur.com/ar?/recipes/roasted-winter-vegetables

At APT we ask our clients to trust us that we will create a fitness program suited to their level that will help them reach their goals. If you?ve never worked out, or if you?ve always worked out, we take seriously our role in your health.

Check out our Mystic and Niantic facilities and sign up for our 15-day Jump Start program to get you going: https://advantagepersonaltraining.leadpages.co/15-day-jumpstart/

 

 

Hummus recipe

Festive Hummus Recipe

/in , /by

While the red and green speckles give this homemade hummus a jolly look, it’s the taste that makes it unforgettable. This dip makes the perfect party take-along. Serve it up with whole grain pita bread or fresh cut veggie sticks.

Here’s what you need:

(makes 12 servings)

  • 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans
  • 1 Tablespoons tahini
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 2 garlic cloves, mashed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 4 sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves
  1. Throw all the ingredients into a food processor and combine until smooth.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 55 calories, 2g fat, 6g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 2g protein.

 

At APT we ask our clients to trust us that we will create a fitness program suited to their level that will help them reach their goals. If you?ve never worked out, or if you?ve always worked out, we take seriously our role in your health.

Check out our Mystic and Niantic facilities and sign up for our 15-day Jump Start program to get you going: https://advantagepersonaltraining.leadpages.co/15-day-jumpstart/

[maxbutton id=”2″ ]