NWPT Results Manual - Section 1

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

“The greatest personal defeat suffered by human beings is constituted by the difference between what one is capable of becoming and what one has in fact become.” Ashley Montagu

INTRODUCTION—The number one reason clients consult with us is to help them manage their weight. But the benefits of regular exercise extend well beyond weight loss. There is no finish line when it comes to your health and fitness so regularly remind yourself WHY you are committing to regular workouts:

The research listing the positive impacts of exercise is extensive and well documented so there is no doubt, starting and sticking with a regular workout plan with transform your life.

Our bodies are beautiful, impressive machines and it’s incredible to consider some of the adaptations listed below that occur once you start exercising and eating healthy.

1. Exercise creates energy – Often when we’re tired, the last thing we want to do is exercise. Our instinctive response is ‘I’m too tired to workout.” However, the reality is that as soon as you start to move your body, your heart starts pumping, the blood starts flowing, endorphins are released, and you start to feel better and your energy increases. So, the next time you’re feeling like you’re dragging, instead tell yourself “I’m feeling lethargic so I NEED to move my body.”
2. Heart and lungs get stronger – As you get more fit, your cardio system improves, your heart and respiratory muscles get stronger and you develop more capillaries. This makes it easier to extract oxygen from your blood so you don’t get as winded while walking the stairs and can work out harder and longer.
3. Build more Muscle & Bone – Exercising will increase your muscle tissue and bone density. This will make you stronger, improve your posture, reduce your risk for injury and decrease your chances of falling and suffering a fracture.
4. Burn more Body Fat – As you start exercising and eating better, you increase the number and strength of the fat burning enzymes, Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL), inside your fat cells. LPL mobilizes and utilizes fat for fuel so eventually, you become a fat burning machine making it so much easier to achieve your ideal body composition. When you first start exercising, remember that even if you’re not noticing any visible changes to your body, your internal biochemistry is changing. Your fat burning enzymes are becoming more effective at their job which is going to make it a lot easier to burn fat in the long run so stick with it!
5. Exercise builds the Energy Cells – Initially, exercise can feel like a chore. However, once you are exercising consistently, you increase the size and number of your mitochondria (where energy is produced inside your cells) so you can exercise harder without getting exhausted.
6. Muscle raises your metabolism – Since muscle is energy burning tissue, when you strength train and develop muscle, you will burn more calories not only during exercise but also during rest. Keeping your metabolism revving is important to overall health. In addition, strength training is one of the best ways to change your body composition equating to more muscle and less fat.
7. Exercise improves Mental Health – Studies indicate that those who exercise are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. The impact of exercise on your brain is substantial.
8. Exercise improves sleep and stress levels – People who exercise tend to sleep better and are better able to manage stress.
9. Exercise makes life easier – Once you commit to exercising regularly, you’ll notice your activities of daily living become easier. Getting out of a chair or off the floor will be a breeze. You’ll tackle stairs no problem. Carrying groceries will not be an issue. You’ll complete household chores without needing a nap afterwards. You’ll notice that life just gets easier when you are fit and strong.
10. Exercise increases Longevity – One of the most important things you can do to increase your life span is to start exercising. Regular exercise decreases your risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Not only will you improve the quality of your life right now, but you’ll also be more likely to increase your years on this planet. Working out with NWPT can add years to your life and life to your years!

As you resolve to start exercising regularly, research indicates that if you hang out with people who are healthy, you will also become healthier. Surround yourself with people who will inspire, challenge and support you throughout your health and fitness journey. NWPTSTRONG!

Hopefully this list will help you understand how incredible our bodies are and inspire you to continue to prioritize your health. The above adaptations will positively impact you in every way, physically, mentally, and emotionally. You deserve to feel your best!

Most people recognize the benefits of exercise and eating well. Many have good intentions and decide to make some changes. In fact, Americans have no problem initiating the process. We have done it numerous times. We tend to start an exercise and nutrition program over and over again. Our struggle lies in the challenge of sticking with it for the long term. Most people who undertake an exercise and nutrition program have not really taken the time to fully understand the complexity of the process. If you are going to be successful at initiating these major changes in your life and, more importantly, maintaining the changes, you are going to have to establish a very strong foundation for success.

This 6 week Results program is an interactive tool. You will regularly be asked to take action towards your goals. You will be asked to answer questions and complete homework drills. This will force you to implement the information immediately and keep your goals at the top of your priorities.

Research demonstrates that the safest and most effective program for optimal health and ideal weight management is a program that combines exercise and a healthy diet. This workbook will focus on that combination. You will learn the most effective exercise and nutrition tips for improving your overall health, fitness and energy levels. Research also shows that you must be involved in the process to enhance success. You know your body and life better than anyone. It’s never successful if we just blindly tell a client what to do without considering their individual scenario. So, we need you to help us help you! We are firm believers that there isn’t a quick-fix solution. If you want to achieve something important, expect to put forth a bit of effort. You know what they say – if anything is worth getting, it is worth working for! So, it will not be a ‘walk in the park’, but we can guarantee that it is probably not going to be as difficult as you would imagine. Every drill in this book will take you closer to success. Every homework assignment you complete will give you the confidence and self-esteem to know you can accomplish the next goal. It is all about “Results Momentum”. If we ask you to do something – even a very small task – when you complete it, you have succeeded. This will give you momentum, so the next goal becomes that much easier. If you do not do the task – no matter how insignificant, it makes it easier to skip out on other tasks – perhaps those that are much more important to your success. Think of this process as a series of very small baby steps and each one takes you closer and closer to your PERSONAL BEST!

Let’s get started right away. Remember, we have full confidence that you can do this because we know “If you think you can, you can!” Plus, we are here to support you throughout the entire process.