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Children only think of themselves; grown-ups think of others. God commands, "Don't think only about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too" (Phillippians 2:4 NLT). Of course, this is a difficult mental shift because we're naturally self-absorbed...
The only way we can make this paradigm switch is by a moment-by-moment dependence from God. Fortunately he doesn't leave us to struggle on our own.

Just some more insights to help you with your day.

James

Amazing Clients

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to say congrats to Sherry. She cleaned for 3 sets and 5 reps per side the 53lb kb. Most of the time it was a single arm clean but when she was getting a little tired she 2 armed it. She never stopped and she kept her rhythm. Way to go Sherry!

Lovina is another hard-working woman. She is awesome. She is the oldest (no offense) of my clients performing with the KB's. She is 61 and looks like she is 40. Everyone is amazed by her. She is using the KB's to help with her golf game and it is working. Lovina consistently trains with the 18lb kb's. She is now using the 26lb kb and handling it very well. Lovina, you go girl!

Have a great day in training!

James

New Workout

Hey Everyone,

Well the KB workouts have led me down a road that I didn't think would or could travel. I have created a new workout for some of my male and female client's who use the KB's on a regular basis.

15 pull ups
15 push-ups or Hindu push-ups
10-15 knee to hand
30 sec 2 hand KB swing with 36 lb k or 53lb kb or 70lb kb

do for 3 sets..rest in between the sets about 2-3min..... then..

10 reps of clean and press with 36 lb kb...on each side.....Whew!

Brandon, Sherry, Thom,Keith...good job on the Man-Maker workout!

This started out to be a Friday workout which has quickly turned into a whenever we want to hit it hard workout.

James

More from Purpose Driven Life Calendar

Hey everyone,

Here are few more words of wisdom from the Purpose Driven Life calendar.

Every temptation is an opportunity to do good. On the path to spiritual maturity, even temptation becomes a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block when you realize that it is just as much an occasion to do the right thing as it is to do the wrong thing. Temptation simply provides the choice.

We are commanded to recognize his glory, honor his glory, declare his glory, praise his glory, reflect his glory, and live for his glory. Why? Because God deserves it! We owe him every honor we can possibly give. Since God made all things, he deserves all the glory.

Again...these passages have helped me in decision making and I hope that as you read this blog, it helps you as well.

Your friend in fitness and in Christ,

James

Clients Inspiring Clients @ the Studio

Hey Everyone,

I have a firm belief that nothing happens by accident. I let God guide me in all my business and personal decision making. I have several client's that are inspiring each other to workout, again I don't think that this is by accident.

Lauren who is a fabulous mother and hardworking client has been inspired to workout by another client Sherry. This is where things get interesting...Sherry inspired Lauren...then Lauren has been inspiring people in her neighborhood and @ her son's school to become more physically active. Sherry routinely is challenging her co-workers to workout and to put down the stale Halloween candy. Clients at the studio are inspired by both Sherry and Lauren to become more active with their exercise routine...even to the point of actually coming in on their own to workout...without an appt!

Way to go! Sherry and Lauren!! Great work!

Now there is a bit of competition growing between my female KB client's. I cannot tell you how it makes me feel when a client sets a goal and then blows by that goal like its nothing! All of my female KB client's are working out primarily with the 36lb KB and some are even using the 53lb KB regularly. You women are strong, and very inspiring to me as a trainer. When I see you guys succeed and push and work, it actually makes me succeed, push and work harder in my own workout routine. Thank you for being clients and thank you for all of your hard work.

Now men of the studio...I'm not leaving you out....Thom inspired Brandon and Brandon and Thom inspired Lori to come in and join on the fun of training at the studio. Thom has increased his overall strength several times at the studio and tells everyone who will listen about his strength gains. Brandon is a workhorse. He and I have initiated a workout program called,"Man-Maker Fridays" where he and I have taken part of the "300" workout test and made it into a routine for us. WOW! Did it ever make a man out of us...if you would like to know more about it just call or e-mail at the studio.

Client's...have a great weekend for tomorrow we train!

Your friend in fitness, pain , and in Christ

James

GOD's Thoughts

Hey Everyone,

Here are a few thoughts from my Purpose Driven Life Calendar that Mandy gave to me for Christmas last year. I hope each of you reading this receives a message from this post.

God Loves to use weak people. Everyone has weaknesses. In fact, you have bundle of flaws and imperfections: physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. You may also have uncontrollable circumstances that weaken you, such as financial or relational limitations. The more important issue is what you do with these.

"I am with you; that is all you need. My Power shows up best in weak people."
2 Corinthians 12:9 TLB

To become a real servant you are going to have to settle the issue of money in your life. Jesus said,"No servant can serve two masters.....You cannot serve both God and Money" (Luke 16:13 NIV) He didn't say, "You should not," but "You cannot." It is impossible. Living for ministry and living for money are mutually exclusive goals.

The Bible is very clear; God uses money to test your faithfulness as a servant. That is why Jesus talked more about money than he did about either heaven or hell. He said,"If you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?" (Luke 16:11 NIV) How you manage your money affects how much God can bless your life.

God has a different perspective on your weaknesses. He says,"My thoughts and my ways are higher than yours" (Isaiah 55:9 CEV), so he often acts in ways that are exact opposite of what we expect. We think that God only wants to use our strengths, but he also wants to use our weaknesses for his glory.

When I read these for the first time they made me think and look inward.

James

New KB Workout

Hey Everyone,

Here is a new KB workout that I picked up:

Turkish Get Up- 2 minutes switching sides every 3 reps rest for 1 min.
Then
Slingshot 30 sec
Then
Swings for 30 sec
Rest for 1 min
and continue for 3 sets

I used this on a few client's this week and boy did they feel it. I basically took this week off of KB training except for demonstrating the exercises for my clients. Bare in mind I have about 70% of my clients performing with KB and I work from 5a til 8p on most weekdays. So I still get a very good workout with the KB's if only I am demonstrating them. I look forward to working out with the 53lb and 70 lb KB this upcoming week.

I also received my Z-Health info this week and from what I read this is right up my alley. I look forward to the certification and using Z-Health with all my clientele.

Your friend in fitness and in Christ,

James

Glad today is Sunday - a day off!

Hey Everyone,

Well I am very glad today is Sunday. Man did I ever workout with the new Kettlebells on Friday and Saturday.

Friday KB workout:
3 sets of 10 reps 70 lb kb two hand swing
3 sets of 10 reps 70 lb kb single arm swing
3 sets of 5 reps 70 lb kb single arm cleans
This workout was with Lori who is a new client but really loves the kb's. She used the 26 and 36 lb kb's. I repeated this workout with Sandra on Friday afternoon she used the 26 and 36 lb kb's.

I also trained with my client Brandon who likes the weights a bit more than the kettle bells but I think he is warming up to the kb's.

Friday free weight workout:

2 sets of 15 reps 95lb per arm
1 set of 10 reps 110lb per arm
3 sets of 10-15 reps pull-ups on the chin-up bar
3 sets 15 reps of hanging abs on the ab-originals
3 sets of 15-20 reps shrugs with 125lb dumbbells per arm
3 sets of 10-15 reps bicep curls with 30-35 lb db's per arm
3 sets of 15-20 reps dips on the dip bar

Saturday workout with KB's:

Only did some demos for a few client's during their personal training time with me.

3 sets of 10 reps double hand swings with 70lb kb
3 sets of 5 reps cleans with 70lb kb per arm
3 sets of 5 reps single kb front squat below parallel
5 reps per side get- ups with the 36lb kb

My client Sherry asked if we could just do the KB workout all the time now..I said of yeah baby! Sherry on Saturday did the above workout with just the 36lb kb..very strong.

KB Workout w/ Wendy

Hey Everyone,

Well ysterday my client Wendy let me workout with her. We had a great workout and she is very strong. Here is our routine:

Wendy trained the whole session with the 36lb kb
I trained with the 53 lb kb

2 handed swings 3 sets x 30 sec intervals
double kb front squats below parallel 3sets x 5 reps holding it at the bottom about 4-5sec
double kb cleans 3sets x 5 reps
single arm swings 3 sets x 10reps to end the workout

I also swung my 70lb kb and my 88lb kb two handed swing only about 3 reps each..very heavy but I am confident I will be cleaning and snatching them soon. Getting ready for the "Beast" Baby!

New Kettlebells!

Hey Everyone,

My new KB's have arrived today! I am so psyched to get started with them. One is 70lbs and the other is 88lbs! Ouch! My rear-end hurts just typing this.

I needed to order the new KB's because I have 3 female clients who are just nailing the 35lb and 53 lb KB's.

Lauren is swinging, cleaning, pressing and snatching the 35lb

Tiffany is swinging, cleaning, pressing the 35lb and the 53lb

Wendy is swinging, cleaning, pressing and snatching the 35lb

Man I need to up my game because these ladies are no Joke!

Happy swinging!

Kettlebell Workshop, Another Success

Hey everyone,

The past two weekends have been awesome! I hosted another KB workshop at the studio, and nothing but fitness professionals showed up. Here are some pics of that workshop. If anyone is interested in attending a workshop or just wants to learn more on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, please feel free to call or visit the website: woodallsfitness.com

Special thanks to Tim Anderson. His knowledge and ability to teach is amazing. Thanks Tim for helping to making the KB workshop a success! Also special thanks to Lori Dew who allowes us to use her front lawn at Carolina Dance Productions, and another thanks to Sherry Eicher for taking such wonderful pics. To see more pics go to myspace.com/woodallsfitness.

Fireman Fitness

Hey Everyone,

As you may know I was once a volunteer fireman for Thanksgiving Volunteer Fire Dept. The men that volunteer their time away from their jobs and family to save the lives and property of others are a special breed. Make sure you say thank you to many of the emergency personnel that you may know or don't know. I can speak from experience a simple hello or thank you from the public means alot.

Kettlebell training and cross-training is great physical fitness workout for law enforcement, firemen, and all emergency personnel. Including nurses. I train alot of nurses and they tell me that they use their physical strength both in transporting patients as well as keeping them under control in extreme circumstances.

Here are some pics from 2005 when I was volunteering for TVFD of a live burn and some of our firetrucks that we use in emergencies.

Client Testimonials

Hey Everyone,

This is the area where my client's can vent I mean express their views on the results that they have recieved while training at Woodall's Fitness Studio.

October KB Seminar

October 13, 2007 and October 20,2007

From 11a-1p @ Woodall's Fitness Studio

Spaces are limited. Contact James to reserve your space.

Nutrition for client's

Hey Everyone,



The one thing besides changing your routine often is eating the right nutrients for your workouts. You can workout 6 days a week and if you are still eating junk then all you are doing is spinning your wheels. Most of my client's want weightloss. My client's that have been the most successful at weightloss are those that have made a complete lifestyle change. Once you have decided to change your bad eating habits for good ones, a whole new world of opportunity and change will happen.



Visit advocare.com/05092575 to see some wonderful products that I use daily and what I recommend to my client's. These products help make that lifestyle change very easy.

Changing your routine!

Hey Everyone,

Did you know that if you change your workout rountine that you are more likely to get the results you want faster?! I am constantly changing my client's routines to help better achieve the results that they want.

Checkout woodallsfitness.com to see some of my client's and the varied routines that get results!

Kettlebell Workshops A Success

Hey Everyone,

Tim Anderson and I just completed our 2 weekend workshop on Kettlebells. The response from the participants was outstanding. Everyone felt empowered and confident with their bodies. We will be hosting another workshop in September so be on the look out for the dates and times.

Kettlebell Workshop

August 11, 2007 & August 18,2007

Kettlebell Workshop

11am-1pm

Special Signup fee: $100 for the first 10 individuals who sign-up; that covers both days for each 2 hr workshop.

Tim Anderson & James Woodall will be instructing at the studio. Please call 919-553-0700 and register today. Spaces are limited.

To find out more about me and exactly what I can do for your health please visit: woodallsfitness.com.