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KCC: How is it different exercising with a partner?
Chris: We are able to push each other when one person is not feeling it- the biggest thing is motivation! It makes you feel really bad if you don’t come in.
Mark: Yes, I think it is always better to workout with a partner. First, for motivation and secondly to help against injury. Plus, you need someone there with you so you doing look crazy when you talk to yourself… J
KCC: What is your favorite exercise?
Chris: I’ll have to say the elliptical.
Mark: For me it’s anything with the free weights and the cables. Arms, chest, back- anything to get the blood pumping.
KCC: What is your least favorite exercise (that you do)?
Chris: The plank!
Mark: Wow…..Running for sure! But you have to get it done. That’s why I try to get it done first.
KCC: Do you do any exercising on the weekends?
Chris: I go jogging or biking- outdoor activities but nothing too crazy.
Mark: I have two small children, so I need my energy for them. They can put me down really fast J.
KCC: Have you pushed each other in other areas?
Chris: We have made an effort to better our diets; we avoid fast foods, red meats, and sodas/carbonated beverages. We try to focus on drinking as much water as we can throughout the day. My co-workers and I each put in a little money to buy water at bulk, and we try to motivate each other to focus on drinking water.
Mark: The only thing I could add is that we don’t think of it as a diet, just a change in our life and what we put into our bodies. But with that said we always have a cheat day. Again, I have two kids so on the weekend I may go out with them and have some ice-cream or something fast foodish but never over doing it. You have to remember that you have to get back to it on Monday.
KCC: Do you have any special summer plans?
Chris: Whitewater rafting in West Virginia and outdoor activities in general.
Mark: I like to take weekend trips and try to enjoy the weather. My next trip would be to North Carolina and then on a weekend camping trip to a beach on the west coast of Florida. But in all just try to enjoy life.
KCC: Do you have any advice for those new to exercise?
Chris: Find what motivates you, then you’ve just got to do it, and make yourself come in (to the fitness center). Once you’re in, you’re in.
Mark: First, get a partner, it’s always best when you have someone there dedicated like you. Second, get a routine that works for you- all routines are not for everyone. And last, watch what you consume but don’t think of it as a diet- think of it as just changing your life a little. I’m sure in the end when you see the results you will be proud and pleased of what you have accomplished.
KCC: Do you have any advice for those that are more experienced?
Chris: Try new things, be open to new ideas, and change-up your routine. Go harder and up the intensity.
Mark: Share your routine and your experience. Everybody can use a little help. And try something new, like Chris said, just try to mix it up a little. If you get bored or if you stop seeing results just try something different and your body would react to that.
As this month’s winners, Chris and Mark received a month extension on their memberships. To nominate someone for a Kudos!, send an e-mail to rhinson@kissimmee.org.
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