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PEX Health and Fitness Newsletter
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Good morning, everybody. This is your captain speaking. It looks like we might be getting closer to being able to open up!
But, we've heard that before, so who knows. If I were a gambling man (I'm not) I would bet that we won't be able to open until mid-to-late-May-or-early-June. Pretty broad range, eh? As I said, I'm not really a gambling man.
All I can tell you is that we will be open the minute that we are allowed to be open, and not a moment later. Feel free to put in a good word to the Governor on our behalf...
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In all seriousness, though, we are thinking of you all during these difficult times. The virus, and all aspects of life that it has effected, has caused an alarming increase in stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and feelings of hopelessness.
Fortunately for you, one of the
most effective remedies to all of those aforementioned maladies is
exercise, and that is our expertise. (And we want to help!)
Even if you just need someone to talk to, we can do that, too. We may not be able to effectively count reps and talk at the same time, but we will try!
Sincerely,
The PEX Team
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This week's edition of "Things I Think" is brought to you by Michael Campanella, Owner of PEX Health and Fitness
I have been thinking a lot recently about the differences between "training" and "working out" and how those differences relate to "value" and "compliance." I still can't figure out the most succinct method of getting these thoughts on paper, but I was motivated a few weeks ago after I read the
Skill of Strength newsletter and figured I would throw my (PEX) hat in the ring. With that said, here goes...
Training means you have a specific goal. To achieve that goal, you have a plan and you are tracking your progress against past benchmarks. A specific goal can only be accomplished if your plan is consistent and repeatable, otherwise there is no way of knowing if the skill(s) you are training are increasing in proficiency. You also won't make appropriate neuromuscular adaptations (read: you'll be sore and/or tired all of the time because your body isn't adapting to the workouts you are doing).
Working out means that there really isn't a
specific goal in mind, rather the focus is on increasing
general qualities like physical preparedness, overall cardiovascular health, and basic work capacity. A plan isn't necessary, and the workouts, by their nature, do not have to be repeatable.
One approach isn't necessarily
better than the other -- at least not right now while we are all living in
Coronaville (not to be confused with
Margaritaville...a place we all hope to visit soon.)
But...
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I do think
training,
especially under the guidance and supervision of a coach, brings more value, greater compliance, and more positive outcomes, when compared to
working out on your own. (This has all been magnified for me recently, considering our inboxes and Instagram feeds are currently inundated with social media coaches, free workout programs, and free classes.)
Don't get me wrong, I get it. Instagram workouts and free online classes are cool. They're novel, sexy, and easily accessible (economically, and otherwise). And, as we've talked about previously, the current environment might elicit a desire for mindless workouts and a good sweat.
When something is free, though, you will inherently place less value on it. When there is no personal connection, you're likely to feel like there's a lack of accountability, and you're less apt to be compliant and consistent. In other words, if you don't have any skin in the game, you're not going to get the most out of your time.
There's also the very real possibility that I am wrong. I have been wrong once or twice before. Either way, any type of physical exertion is better than none at all. So get your ass back on that Peloton and start peddling! Just kidding.
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Hope to see you soon!
MC Hammer and Leila Pig
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Progressive Mobility Class
With Shawn Sprague, Owner of PT Progression
Work-from-home life got your back hurting and your knees aching? Feel tight as a guitar string, but a bit out of tune? Then it's probably time you checked out Shawn's
Progressive Mobility class. For more information, check out his brand new website:
ptprogression.com
When:
Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 PM
Where:
Zoom Video
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Saturday Morning Interval Class
With Ashley Means, Owner of ANM Strength
Got plans Saturday morning(s)? Probably not. (Neither do we.) If you're up for a challenge, hop into Ashley's Saturday morning interval class! All you need is a bike, rower, or treadmill, and a telemedicine note from your doctor. (Just kidding. Kind of.)
When:
Saturdays at
9 AM
Where:
Zoom Video
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Bodyweight and Dumbbells Class
With Mike Campanella, Owner of PEX Health & Fitness
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Do you have a body? Do you have a dumbbell? Well, friends, that's all you need! Join us on Thursdays at 8 AM sharp for an a$$-kicking training session that feels almost like we are back at the gym together.
When: Thursday at 8 AM
Where: Zoom Video
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Mike running away from the utility bills...
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What
: The
PEX VIRTUAL 5K
is open to anyone -- runners, walkers, friends and family. Our version of a virtual race means that by registering, you’re committing to 3.1 miles. Whether this means running a route near your home, or hitting up the treadmill in your basement, how you do it is up to you. The only "rule" is that you complete the 3.1 miles safely, and according to recommended precautions.
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When: The race will kick off at 9 AM on
Sunday May 31st. We will have a 20 minute virtual Zoom warm-up hosted by
ANM Strength's Ashley Means starting at 8:30. You then have 10 minutes for any last minute needs and then we will start our run together on Strava at 9 sharp!
How: Everyone will be tracking their 5K on Strava (it's a user-friendly app that tracks your distance and time). We recommend you map out your 5K route ahead of time to make sure you complete all 3.1 miles, as well as practice using the Strava app. (Strava works with treadmills, too.) All entries (a screenshot of your finished Strava run) must be submitted to
Ashley Means by 12:00 am on Monday June 1st. Winners will be announced on Monday!
Winners: There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner in both male and female categories. First place receives a $100 gift card to Perform Better (for in-home gym). Second place receives a PEX hat and third place receives a PEX water bottle and speed jump rope.
Registration: Registration opens Tuesday April 21st - Tuesday April 28th. Cost is $35 and includes your 2x/week running program leading up to race-day.
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1451 Highland Avenue,
Needham, MA 02492
781-675-2150
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