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Before you started working with
a trainer, how would you describe
your overall health?
I would say that my fitness schedule
and workout schedule were sporadic.
My workouts were repetitive, so I
was never really challenging myself.
I tried to get to the gym and I was
always doing the same thing over
and over again. That obviously was
not working for me.
Did you try to lose weight before?
I’ve tried before, but I’ve never kept it
off. I would lose weight and then fall
into a rut, so the weight would come
right back. Some of it was related
to travel. I was traveling so
much and would always
dine out with my
colleagues. Now, I
am much more mindful
and conscientious
of what I am ordering
while I am out to eat.
I need
to set
aside
the time
for my
health.
Why do you think you are more
successful now?
I think it is the regular discipline
with my trainer, Dee. The other part
of it has been my running. I set out
last year with the goal of running
five 5ks. I ended up running 15 5ks
and two half marathons, including
the Rehoboth Beach Seashore Half
Marathon and the Monster Mash
Half Marathon in Dover. I also
participated in the 2015 Seashore
Striders Summer Racing Series.
How did you get into running?
It was a little bit of Dee and a little
bit of me - I wanted to run more and
she encouraged me to do it. I always
enjoyed running, but wasn’t setting
aside enough time to train for races.
As my fitness level increased, so did
my endurance and distance. I also
cross-trained by taking 2 - 3 cycling
classes at HAC each week.
That’s pretty impressive,
considering how busy
you are.
I make the time for it. I carve out
the time after work, on the morning
during the weekends, and then I train
with Dee once a week. I need to set
aside the time for my health.
Is there a technique you have to
help you stay on track with your
exercise schedule?
I write it down as an appointment in
my schedule at work. (This has been
My fitness schedule
and workout
schedule were
sporadic. . . . I
was never really
challenging myself.
known to help people commit to their
exercise and to make sure they don’t
book anything that interferes with it.)
What made you decide to work
with a trainer?
I wanted to learn new exercises and
learn more strength training. I knew I
needed someone to teach me what I
didn’t know.
Are there any other aspects of your
life that have improved since you
started becoming healthier and fit?
Absolutely. I would say it helps
manage the stresses that come with
my job. Also, I have learned how
to manage my time very well - I will
always find ways to fit a workout into
my schedule, even when I travel. My
manager is extremely supportive of
my goals, and knows that there are
two times a week that I need to leave
work right at 5 o’clock so I can make
it to a class at HAC.
Doing Personal
Training with Dee helped
Eric get out of his fitness
rut. If you think you could
benefit from Personal
Training at HAC, visit
hachealthclub.com for
more information!
enhance magazine | MAY 2016
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