• Fail SAFE - work with a coach, study the skill, movement, & path to success.
• Fail OFTEN - get used to it and embrace it, understanding how it will get better.
• Fail SMART - have intent behind every attempt & know what the failure will look, feel like, and don't be shocked when it happens.
• Fail HUMBLE - you're not special, everyone fails.
• Fail BETTER...every time, until you succeed.
• Fail with UNDERSTANDING...
  • False
  • Argument
  • Inside
  • Loathing
  • Ure
  • Real
  • Excellence

When it comes to training...for strength, fitness, or sports we all need to stay motivated. Without passion & motivation we get nowhere, even if we start-off OK, it's easy to loose sight & track of where and what you originally set-off towards. When it comes to setting goals, it's great to be specific. But even if you CAN'T put your finger on a specific goal, it's OK...you just need to START & keep going. Once your start gains momentum...the goals will become a necessity to keep you going. Don't let not having a specific goal be your excuse, sometimes all we need is a reason...a "what's the point" factor to get & stay motivated about training. Let's call it a "training mantra". Here's an example of some I often use to add fuel to my fire, & they're very simple:

• "TRAIN BECAUSE YOU CAN"
• "TRAIN BECAUSE YOU'RE FORTUNATE"
• "TRAIN BECAUSE YOU'RE BLESSED"
• "TRAIN FOR OTHERS WHO CAN'T"
• "TRAIN FOR THE STRUGGLE"

There are so many less fortunate, less willing, & simply unable to train, that thinking about how blessed you are that you CAN sometimes goes a long way. You have to realize that being able to train is a gift, because there are benefits & rewards granted from putting in that work! The simple fact that our bodies adapt & improve from training should be proof enough that we should start & keep going, no matter the struggle, no matter the adversity...because the greater the struggle & adversity...the greater the reward!

Eric Thomas said it better in a different way...

QUOTES can also work great! Finding a short & simple quote that motivates you, that you can write out, remember, & rehearse as you puch through the toughest parts of your workouts. An example, & one of my favorites - "Welcome the chores that make you go beyond yourself." The google can be your best friend when in search for that training quote that best resonates with you. Just remember, the START, the PATH/STRUGGLE, and the REWARDS are reason enough to stay motivated about training!

MFS Membership = Unlimited Pass!

We are excited to now be offering Unlimited Membership Passes here at MFS! Members have the option to signup for 3, 6, or 12 month passes via our MINDBODY auto-pay feature, and forget about having to count sessions, or remember to “re-up”. Here’s the list of our membership pricing options:

• 3 Month Unlimited Membership - $150/mo
• 6 Month Unlimited Membership - $140/mo
• 12 Month Unlimited Membership - $130/mo

With the level of quality instruction we bring, & small class size we guarantee, you can’t beat this value!

We want our clients in here everyday, taking full advantage of the variety of different classes we offer, and experiencing the benefits of mixing up their workouts and the coaches they work with. We want our members to really experience the best, from all angles here at the gym. An example of how you can periodize your training with an unlimited pass could look like the following weekly break-down:

• Monday – Kickboxing w/ KXT
• Tuesday – Stretching
• Wednesday – Bodyweight circuits w/ GXT
• Thursday – Stretching
• Friday – Weight training w/ PXT
• Saturday – MFS Homework or cardio
• Sunday – REST

What sets MFS workouts apart from most group-style crosstraining facilities is the quality of coaching, instruction, and motivation we bring to each class. We’re able to do this because we keep our class size smaller than most gyms and we pride our coaching on attention to detail, focusing on the individual and their goals. At MFS you’re not just a number, you’re a part of our family…and you’re treated that way at every level.

Just tell us what day of the month you want your auto-pay schedule to be set-up for, and book your classes online in advance to guarantee your spots.

Members will also qualify for our highest level referral rewards system that we’ve broken down at the gym, and will soon describe in our next post!

Jinny Baker & The KXT Program

Kickbox Cross Training (KXT) is a unique program that I provide at Mobile Fitness Systems. I utilize my professional skills and experience to deliver a high intensity, high quality workout that is sure to kick your butt and give you the results you are looking for.

Some of the equipment I utilize within my workouts consists of:

• Resistance bands & med balls
• TRX suspension trainers
• TRX Rip Trainers

By utilizing these training tools you’ll develop and continue to enhance your kick strength and power, deliver more efficient and powerful punches, and gain core strength/stability.

My workouts challenge the entire body, by implementing creative and fun ways to work multiple muscle groups at the same time. The workouts are a lot of fun and ANYBODY can do them! So, come on out and let loose. If you train with Jinny, let us know what you think of her workouts by commenting below. If your interested in getting more information about the classes contact her at Jinny@MobileFitnessSystems.com

Keep your heads on a swivel for the next blog post. We will be discussing our new program pricing and membership options!

MFS & Cross-training

The word "cross-training" is among many buzz terms in the fitness industry. Where it's utilized in all of our programming our 1st post about MFS training will provide a definition of cross-training, how we use it, and why this makes our workouts unique and effective. Cross-training involves blending multiple training disciplines and modalites with the goal of improving overall fitness and performance. Cross-training utilizes the effectiveness from varied training methods,  and blends them together in attempts to prevent experiencing the shortcommings that training in one discipline may cause.

One could argue, and many do, that the shortcommings of most cross-training programs is their lack of a critically important training principle called specificity. Training specificity is a simple, but often over-looked component to an effective training program. Specificity provides direction and allows for more accurate tracking of goals and measuring performance. It's backed by the understanding that your body will adapt to the spcific demands that you impose on it over time. In general, if you want to make strength gains, you need to stop sweating it out on the treadmill, and get squating with a heavy barbell on your back!

MFS adds this critical component to all of its training - specificity. Our themed cross training workouts (MXT, GXT, PXT, KXT) are unique in that they take into account what your training goals are, and we impliment exercises, sets, reps, and recovery periods that are in accordance with hitting your training goals. A good example is found in comparing GXT to PXT. Both programs are designed to increase strength, however the bodyweight exercises that prevail in GXT enhance muscular endurance through higher repetitions prescribed. In contrast, by implimenting weight training techniques, heavier loads, and drills to enhance speed, PXT provides more explosive strength and power to the individual. 

In our next "MFS Training" post we will dive into more detail about the differences bewteen our programs. In the meantime, please feel free to comment here, and ask questions!