Here are some questions we asked Jen & Dan:
When did you start at FXB?
Jen: I started in October of 2011.
Dan: I started in January of 2013.
What is your favorite kickboxing exercise?
Jen: Jab, Cross, Hook.
Dan: Freestyle at the end of class.
What is your favorite exercise on resistance band day?
Jen: Wide-grip curls.
Dan: Standing cross chest fly.
What is your least favorite kickboxing exercise?
Jen: Stick and move.
Dan: Wood choppers.
What is your least favorite exercise on resistance band day?
Jen: It's a tie! Front back lunges and straight arm kick-backs!
Dan: Exercises involving adductors and abductors.
Jen: I started in October of 2011.
Dan: I started in January of 2013.
What is your favorite kickboxing exercise?
Jen: Jab, Cross, Hook.
Dan: Freestyle at the end of class.
What is your favorite exercise on resistance band day?
Jen: Wide-grip curls.
Dan: Standing cross chest fly.
What is your least favorite kickboxing exercise?
Jen: Stick and move.
Dan: Wood choppers.
What is your least favorite exercise on resistance band day?
Jen: It's a tie! Front back lunges and straight arm kick-backs!
Dan: Exercises involving adductors and abductors.
Favorite music to workout to?
Jen: KB--Sandstorm...something about that dang song just revs me up!! Bands---Foo Fighters.
Dan: When I am instructing bands you are going to get something loud and heavy. I am
currently playing Rise Against, Avenged Sevenfold, Breaking Benjamin, Disturbed,
and the occasional Metallica.
What is your favorite healthy snack?
Jen: Peanut Butter on a Rice Cake.
Dan: Chocolate chip pure protein bar.
Do you have a favorite FXB or other healthy recipe?
Jen: Dairy-free protein pancakes. Others include; Sweet potatoes! Whether baked, as homemade fries, steamed, pureed... You can't go wrong!
Dan: My wife's seasoned Tilapia, green beans, and sweet potato. I could eat it every night!
What is your total body fat decrease since starting FXB?
Jen: 10%... and counting! Also, I am down four jean sizes and have lost 26 pounds!
Dan: 9% which represents a 43% drop in my overall body fat. Also, I am down 16 pounds since joining FXB.
What is your favorite cheat meal or indulgence?
Jen: READY....M & M's, burgers, wings, beer, pizza, and doughnuts...have you ever met a bad doughnut? Ohh...forgot Chipotle...can you tell I am about two days away from my CHEAT MEAL???
Dan: I am still a sucker for a great Bacon Cheeseburger and a Beer!
What advice do you have for 10-weekers?
Jen: Show up with high expectations of yourself and you WILL succeed. No, it won't all come over night, but striving to give your level 10 every day (even if your performance is at level 7 occasionally) will create the foundation you need for consistent results both IN and OUT of the gym. Power through and seek advice. Every single person in the gym has been through a ten week session (other than the current group of 10 weekers). We may not be walking in the same shoes as you outside of the gym, however, find comfort that we have most likely gone through the same or similar struggles, successes, failures and triumphs as you are going through right now every day you hit the mats. The only stupid question is the one you never asked, so find a FIT member, coach, instructor, manager or owner and seek advice!!
Dan: Form, Form, and more Form!!! Pay very close attention to the instructor explanations and demonstrations. Proper form will help prevent injury and help you work the intended muscle group for each exercise. Have Fun and push yourself to level 10 every workout. Challenge yourself by partnering with a FIT member and matching their intensity. Remember that your time in the gym only represents a fraction of your day. The only way you are going to achieve the goals that you have set for yourself is to stay disciplined the entire day. That means drinking enough water, eating enough protein, cleaning up your overall diet, and getting enough sleep. You work yourself so hard for your 45 minutes in the gym that it is a shame to throw it away by not staying disciplined the remainder of your day. Lastly, don't think of week 10 as the end line, rather the starting line for life as a FIT member. Enjoy!
What advice do you have for FIT Members?
Jen: Many of us, myself included, walked into the Farrell's door thinking, "I am going to give this 10 weeks because that is mentally what I can handle." and never really entertained the idea of continuing beyond because there was no way that we could or would incorporate this intense workout schedule and structure into our every day lives. Here I am 2.5 years later and can't even begin to think of what life would be like if I had never stayed on. Farrell's is a lifestyle change and I urge you to think of it as that. Challenge yourself every day you walk into that door. You CAN get an intense workout with 3 people on a bag, but it takes YOU to make it awesome. You can't rely on having your favorite instructor at every class, therefore, you need to dig deep inside that mind and force yourself to make your workouts challenging. With that same notion in mind, you also need to get to class. Don't use the excuse of the 10 week or FIT challenge as your motivation. Why can't YOU yourself be motivation enough to get there and work your ass off? YOU ARE WORTH IT!!
Jen has a favorite quote, "You can have Results or Excuses...not both."
Dan: Chocolate chip pure protein bar.
Do you have a favorite FXB or other healthy recipe?
Jen: Dairy-free protein pancakes. Others include; Sweet potatoes! Whether baked, as homemade fries, steamed, pureed... You can't go wrong!
Dan: My wife's seasoned Tilapia, green beans, and sweet potato. I could eat it every night!
Jen: 10%... and counting! Also, I am down four jean sizes and have lost 26 pounds!
Dan: 9% which represents a 43% drop in my overall body fat. Also, I am down 16 pounds since joining FXB.
What is your favorite cheat meal or indulgence?
Jen: READY....M & M's, burgers, wings, beer, pizza, and doughnuts...have you ever met a bad doughnut? Ohh...forgot Chipotle...can you tell I am about two days away from my CHEAT MEAL???
Dan: I am still a sucker for a great Bacon Cheeseburger and a Beer!
What advice do you have for 10-weekers?
Jen: Show up with high expectations of yourself and you WILL succeed. No, it won't all come over night, but striving to give your level 10 every day (even if your performance is at level 7 occasionally) will create the foundation you need for consistent results both IN and OUT of the gym. Power through and seek advice. Every single person in the gym has been through a ten week session (other than the current group of 10 weekers). We may not be walking in the same shoes as you outside of the gym, however, find comfort that we have most likely gone through the same or similar struggles, successes, failures and triumphs as you are going through right now every day you hit the mats. The only stupid question is the one you never asked, so find a FIT member, coach, instructor, manager or owner and seek advice!!
Dan: Form, Form, and more Form!!! Pay very close attention to the instructor explanations and demonstrations. Proper form will help prevent injury and help you work the intended muscle group for each exercise. Have Fun and push yourself to level 10 every workout. Challenge yourself by partnering with a FIT member and matching their intensity. Remember that your time in the gym only represents a fraction of your day. The only way you are going to achieve the goals that you have set for yourself is to stay disciplined the entire day. That means drinking enough water, eating enough protein, cleaning up your overall diet, and getting enough sleep. You work yourself so hard for your 45 minutes in the gym that it is a shame to throw it away by not staying disciplined the remainder of your day. Lastly, don't think of week 10 as the end line, rather the starting line for life as a FIT member. Enjoy!
What advice do you have for FIT Members?
Jen: Many of us, myself included, walked into the Farrell's door thinking, "I am going to give this 10 weeks because that is mentally what I can handle." and never really entertained the idea of continuing beyond because there was no way that we could or would incorporate this intense workout schedule and structure into our every day lives. Here I am 2.5 years later and can't even begin to think of what life would be like if I had never stayed on. Farrell's is a lifestyle change and I urge you to think of it as that. Challenge yourself every day you walk into that door. You CAN get an intense workout with 3 people on a bag, but it takes YOU to make it awesome. You can't rely on having your favorite instructor at every class, therefore, you need to dig deep inside that mind and force yourself to make your workouts challenging. With that same notion in mind, you also need to get to class. Don't use the excuse of the 10 week or FIT challenge as your motivation. Why can't YOU yourself be motivation enough to get there and work your ass off? YOU ARE WORTH IT!!
Jen has a favorite quote, "You can have Results or Excuses...not both."
Dan: Form, Form, and more Form!!! Pay very close attention to the instructor
explanations and demonstrations. Just because we are "FIT Members," it doesn't
mean that we are doing everything correctly. That is why I love Tracy's classes,
because I pick up something different every time that I watch one of his
demonstrations. I challenge every Fit member to constantly focus on your form
for the same reasons that I gave the 10-weekers above (protect your body and
exercise the correct muscle groups).
Jen: The accountability driven by the camaraderie. I have NEVER seen
or experienced anything like it. The desire to get to class is incredible. You
know there will be at least 30+ other people wondering where you are and staying
out of your "spot" on the mat until just before class starts. Not only do you
hear about it from everyone when you don't make it, but you feel guilty and
strive to get to another class before the day is over! Yes, I want my butt
kicked every day for 45 minutes!!
Dan: All of the friends that we have made especially on the FXB Vegas trip!
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Dan: All of the friends that we have made especially on the FXB Vegas trip!
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How has "Living Life at Level 10" changed your life?
Jen: Since starting Farrell's, my life has changed immensely. My view and passion towards living an active and healthy lifestyle is always increasing. I love that my husband is involved at FXB as well because we both can understand the uniqueness of Farrell's and therefore, encourage each other to get our workouts in. I want my children raised in a family where physical activity is just a part of their everyday routine. It isn't a chore or something they "have" to do. We are paving the way for their "Level 10" lifestyles right now!
Dan: It has helped my entire family stay healthier by focusing on a clean-eating lifestyle. Jen and I have more in common now than ever before! We look forward to the rare opportunities that we have to workout together and we hold each other accountable to our goals. Our entire family is stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally because of life at FXB!
