Well, my friends,
It's been a very decent start so I'm happy to say that the Premium Online Performance Coaching program is a small success so it's time to grow it a little more.
I will be opening up the program for 5 more people very soon. So please consider if you have the character traits to train on your own.
1. Consider simple things like, where do you like to train?
2. If it's at home, do you have the proper equipment?
3. Are you willing to invest in a home gym? It's not as pricey you just need to make the right decisions for the right equipment; trust me, I can help!
4. Do you like schedules, and can you prioritize your health within this schedule?
5. Would you enjoy having a personal coach, and recurring monthly training on your schedule?
6. Have you always wanted a personal trainer, but found it quite expensive?
7. CAN YOU STAY ACCOUNTABLE ON YOUR OWN?
8. Are you good at learning movement through video?
9. Can you stay communicative with your coach weekly?
10. Would you like to be part of a growing community of likeminded individuals, where I share tips and tricks, and constant education?
If most of these fit you, stay tuned as I will be opening up 5 more spots very soon. If you can't wait, early bird me and say:
I'm in!
But please be serious, and consider these 10 points, and make sure you fit them. There is a lot of accountability on your part!
Have a great day, and drive safe my friends!
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Here's a little Thursday inspiration to get you moving forward. This is a very old quote by a favorite of mine Teddy Roosevelt. The context was based in a time when America was suffering. But when I read this, it can be used to get yourself off the floor and moving forward.
The reality is, I don't personally know your struggles. And neither do each and every one of us. For example, I'm writing this at 5:59 AM, and I haven't been up working on the computer at 5:30AM in about 5 or more years.
My obstacles have been time management. Time management to grow this company. Time management spent on my family. Time management spent on my own personal health.
All of a sudden I've got more hours tied up with clients, and my new Club Atletico, my COGO Performance Facebook page, and I'm posting at 4pm instead of using my mornings intelligently!
I've decided that if I'm ever going to Netflix, it'll be that Saturday night treats with the wifey, or maybe a cartoon with my son. Jiujitsu has been consistent, but I still need to do more, and I need to get back to strength training again; what can I say, I like looking jacked.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you want something like I want 500 clients someday, you have to find a little inspiration somewhere. Whether it's Gandhi, Teddy, Bruce, Arnie, your mom, your dad, your friend... Maybe it's just you.
Either way, pick yourself up and make an effort to rise up above your obstacles.
Enjoy...
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
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Hi guys,
Here we are again at the doorstep of the weekend!
Recently I was speaking with one of my clients about the importance of meal planning, and how it helps to set up a schedule. More importantly, why should she be the only one in the house meal planning and why can't the rest of the family help out.
She's a business owner, her children are now older teens, and she's got a spritely hubby that has enough time to help. remember that training is holistic, and helps build habits that regard your life in its entirety. This could also mean having that family time to chop veggies, saute meats and veggies, boil noodles, enjoy a glass of wine and chat about your day with your family.
So let's tak a second and look at a very cool tool that helps with planning as well as schedule crunches. Something I wish I had back when I was welding up north and staying in town getting paid per diems. I'm talking of course about the slow cooker. This little piece of equipment is so versatile in the things it can cook, but also doesn't consume much time except prep time which is never more than an hour!
It also offers a way to plan healthy meals for families on the go, and for those that are out and away from home. This particular apparatus can finally stop us from eating out all of the time. Throw in a blender to add to your time efficiency and I promise you will rediscover an easy way to eat healthy. I've added some light reading with some great recipes to choose from.
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When I was a small boy growing up, probably 7years old I saw these two icons of strength and bodybuilding in a movie called Pumping Iron. My long time family friend and older brother @sergiosalas6666 showed me his weight set and I was glued! I was inspired with the iron game and although I may not specialize in bodybuilders today, the fact remains I still believe it was my first introduction to what I now call my career and business of a training company I hold so dear to my heart. Sadly I found out today that Franco Columbo tragically passed away. A short man like myself brought inspiration to me as a kid that maybe I can be the next Franco. As I grew older I knew I was my own Franco, and I pushed the envelope in different industries and now in this one. Rest In Peace Franco Columbo, you will continue to inspire us little guys with your legacy. #rip @francocolumbu #legacy #respect #inspiration #pumpingiron ... See MoreSee Less
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What Is Your Greatest Fear?
As simple as that question is, it's one that requires a lot of reflection.
My greatest fear is failing my children. It is the inability to get up one day and go to work. Do the very thing I love to support the most important people in my life, because of some unforeseen health reason.
I feel blessed that I've acquired the knowledge to train myself intelligently over the years. But I'm ashamed of myself in having that knowledge and not using it. I feel I've let my clients down, my family, and more importantly myself down...
As trainers, we get so inundated with the business side, and we try so hard to take care of so many others that our own priorities i.e. our health take a back seat.
No more! I know that Brazilian Jiujitsu twice a week was only holding down the fort, and the impressive new group of Online coaching clients I got this week, inspired and demanded a NEW ME!
My wife who is on her second phase of one of my programs motivated me to push myself and train alongside her. Well it's already paying off, my energy levels have increased. My sleeping has improved, my focus to the clients is way above what it usually is, which means I'm always watching when you cheat.
The Premium Online Coaching platform is up, Club Atletico has gotten its first infusion of clients with 6 new members and 4 new prospects just this week! How can we not? Your very own personal trainer, just a swipe of the thumb away on your very own smart device! Oh, and with two items to consider, train on your schedule, and have two affordable value options to choose from.
On a serious note though, these are all different walks of life in the membership, but all likeminded individuals that have their own fears to battle. They all have families, and bills to pay, and $5 lattes to buy, and don't forget premium gas for the car. But they all have one thing in common, they all understand the importance of their health and how it pertains to the people that matter most in their lives.
Fear. It can be a driving force for success if it's pointed in the right direction.
Franklin D Roosevelt once wrote, "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." Here endeth the lesson.
In the meantime, don't fear the reaper, stay humble, stay hungry, and stay healthy my friends...
Coach, Franco
P.S. If online coaching fits your personality, time and your financial needs then take advantage of my new Premium Online Coaching platform that I'm keeping open to the first 20 clients and we're almost half way there. Let me know by saying "I'm in!" And I'll reach out to you ASAP!
If Personal Training is more your style, then I'm definitely the coach you're looking for. Invest in the benefits of personal training and you will see the results as long as you have the work ethic that align with your goals! I've got a couple of spots open if this for you, feel free to contact me back personally, and we'll see if you're a good fit for COGO Performance Development's training systems. ... See MoreSee Less
Hey gang,
Last week I sent out an email to my subscribers, and social media contacts letting them know that there was a new pilot project in the works that was solely for those that are consistent, independent, accountable and coachable.
Well the project is now in full bloom.The programming has begun, the private Facebook group Club Atletico has started and will be sending invites this week. And my two options are on the table!
So ask yourself these questions:
Are you independent enough to train at your gym on your own or with a partner?
Can you follow instructions by reading a program?
Do you understand movement when you see it on a video?
Do you value personal training but expensive costs keep you from pulling the trigger?
And do you enjoy the luxury of training on your schedule, not someone else's?
If you answered yes to most of these questions, you might be a candidate for my Premium Online Performance Coaching, and becoming an exclusive member of our Club Atletico.
On that note;
I’m going to be taking a couple more clients this week for my new premium online performance coaching program.
If you want my help to reach your fitness goals without coming into my gym 2-3 times per week,
this might be perfect for you.
If you’re interested in discussing, reply "I'm in" in the subject line.
Until next time, stay healthy my friends...
Coach, Franco ... See MoreSee Less
At COGO Performance Development I’ve started to grow an area of my business I only really used for my clients abroad. Welcome to a private club for individuals that are much more independent, have great body awareness, can read a program, understand video, and can stay accountable. These are a few of the ingredients that you’ll need to be part of CPD’s Club Atletico; a Premium Online Performance Coaching Platform I’ve started as an aid for those that value cost, time and personalized programming. DM me, message me on Facebook or go to the contact page in my profile and let’s see if you’re a good fit for membership at Club Atletico #cogoperformance #onlinecoaching #personaltraining #yycfitness #privateclub #accountability #selfawareness #onlinetraining #performancetraining #independence #kinesthetic ... See MoreSee Less
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Hey gang,
I'll keep it simple today.
I’m going to be taking a couple of clients on for my new online coaching program.
If you want my help to reach your fitness goals without coming into the gym 2-3 times per week,
this might be perfect for you.
If you’re interested in discussing, reply and let me know.
Coach, Franco ... See MoreSee Less
I have a few simple questions for you to ask yourself which may lead right back to training with me!
Before I ask though, I'm going to talk about an explosion in the fitness industry that's been around and growing for some time now, and that's the online revolution.
What I didn't realize until a few years ago was that I'd been doing similar things with clients I just never thought much of it rather than a good way to share programs with clients abroad. funny story but my first client wasn't even a Calgarian anymore, she'd settled in California for the last 10 years! By the way thanks for the support, Jennifer!
Moving forward I began to improve my systems as well as my approach when troubleshooting with my clients abroad and found it interesting over the years how many clients can be so independent.
I decided to ask for feedback on how I can improve the services, and the words "Videos please" came up. So I jumped on Vimeo! Now I've got almost 300 videos for movement and still counting.
Then it was mentioned that weekly accountability was needed so they don't fall off the wagon. This year I may have improved that with the addition of Voxer, the walkie talkie app; I'll let you know how that works.
I decided to get answers though in regards to why they enjoyed the online aspect, and the vast majority came back with the same two answers; cost, and time. Usually, as it stands my hot personal training hours get booked up fast during the week, so when taking on new clients it's tough to offer them the hours they request. This year we got left with one car due to a bad breakdown, which meant no more 6:30AM clients for the last 5 months!
A couple of the clients I had at that time asked if I can help them in another way so thinking on my feet I offered Online Training. Let's try it out for 12 weeks to give it an honest shot and see where it takes us. Well, 5 months later, and they're still at it and we chat on text, email, phone or sometimes ZOOM sessions to clear up any miscommunications.
I love it! I still maintain great relationships, my gym is still open for the odd cleanup coaching session, and as they mentioned in my survey; their cost to value was great, and they can still train at the hours they wanted. We all win.
Yesterday, a very special client showed up to my door, he's been online for over 3 years and I did not recognize him since we only ever emailed; 30 pounds later and looking FIT! This old man had more spring in his step than some of the youth athletes I train. Congrats to you Eric!
So ask yourself these questions:
Are you independent enough to train at your gym on your own or with a partner?
Can you follow instructions by reading a program?
Do you understand movement when you see it on a video?
Do you value personal training but expensive costs keep you from pulling the trigger?
And do you enjoy the luxury of training on your schedule, not someone else's?
If you answered yes to most of these questions, you might be a candidate for Online Training. Stay tuned for an upcoming Online Pilot Program in the works, there will be an email coming your way very soon! If you can't wait just contact me
As usual, it's been my life's pleasure to keep serving you all, until next time;
Stay healthy my friends!
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