Hello Fit Soldiers Family!

We are officially 30 days into our 90 day Revolution for a Cause charity drive. We raised $450 for Judi's House in April!

For the month of May we will be raising support for the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

We have several members, or spouses of members that work at a Children's hospital. We also have some members who have been impacted directly by the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation.

Here is more information on the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation and Children's Miracle Network.

http://www.childrenscoloradofoundation.org/

Be sure to visit the CHCF website and learn more about how we will help the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation.

Here is how and we will be raising support for Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation from now until the end of May....

• Water - $1.00 - 100% of proceeds
• Foam Rollers 12"/36" - $10/$25 - 100% of proceeds
• 10 Days for $10 trial membership (sorry free trials this month) - 100% of proceeds
• Livestrong Bracelets $10+ Donation - 100% of proceeds
• Charity Bring-A-Buddy Boot Camp - May 19th @10:00 AM Details to come!
• Fit Soldiers KidFit Camps - We will donate $10 from every May sign up to the CHCF.
• I also have some Rockies Tickets for June 9th! I will think of a creative way to give these away!

You know how much I like goals!

We did a great job last month raising $450.  This month I'm giving us a goal of $1000. In fact Katie and I are already wearing our bracelets! So we now only need $980.

I know we can hit this goal and so thank you in advanced for your help!

Committed to Your Results,

Dave Mura

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

720-382-5240
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It is finally here!

Fit Soldiers KidFit Camp is the much anticipated and long overdue program for your kids. It will begin this summer!

You all know the impact our program is having on your lives in countless areas including your physical, mental, and emotional health. For many of you this has already begun to trickle down to your family.

I get especially excited when your kids begin to play "Mr. Dave" in our kids room and at home. You have told us some awesome stories such as your kids designing a boot camp in your backyard and doing their child like copy cat of jumping jacks, pushups, and other exercises.

There is no doubt that your children will be impacted for the rest of their lives by the major lifestyle changes you have made for you and your families.

We have been slaving away doing research and going through training on the cutting edge of youth fitness. We have absorbed some valuable feedback from you and based on that feedback we have designed a program like no other that will have a direct and lasting impact on your children.

You don't expect your kids to pay the mortgage, put food on the table, or worry about adult 'stuff' so why would you expect us to train them like adults? That's why we have a program full of endless fun designed specifically for kids!

Our program is perfect for both athletic and non-athletic children. We will give progressions and regressions for exercises so that all ages and athletic abilities can participate. So what should you expect from our KidFit Camps?

Your kids will:

• Have fun interacting with other kids their age
• Learn teamwork and sportsmanship
• Develop a foundation for athletic movement patterns such as squatting, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Develop speed, agility, quickness, strength, and power
• Increase mobility, range of motion, and flexibility
• Lose weight
• Develop healthy habits
• And Much More...

Here are the details:

Ages 10-13

Session 1 Start Date: June 4th - June 27th (4 weeks)
Session 2 Start Date: July 9th - August 1st (4 weeks)
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution
Price: $109 per 4 week session
(Family discounts and limited scholarships available)

Ages 6-9

Session 1 Start Date: June 5th - June 28th (4 weeks)
Session 2 Start Date: July 10th - August 2nd (4 weeks)
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution
Price: $109 per 4 week session
(Family discounts and limited scholarships available)

Committed to Your Results,

Dave Mura

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution

2100 East 112th Avenue
Northglenn, CO 80233

720-382-5240
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Hello Fit Soldiers and Friends!

April kicks off REVOLUTION FOR A CAUSE, our 90 day charity drive!

Last week we asked for recommendations of specific charities or causes that were close to your heart.

We got some great recommendations and we are excited to support them all at some time in the future.

We have decided to begin with Judi's House. www.judishouse.org/

Be sure to check them out, and read below on how Judi's House has impacted the life's of some of your Fit Soldiers family members!

Here is how and why we are supporting Judi's House from now until the end of April....

Hello Fit Soldiers and CASA Friends,

We are super excited to host our next charity boot camp on Saturday, March 24th at 10:00 AM.  We are proud to be partnering with CASA in which 100% of the proceeds will benefit.

You Can learn more about CASA by clicking the logo or visiting this link. http://www.casa17th.org/index.html

Get Fit, Have Fun, Help Local Children!

WHEN: Saturday, March 24th

TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

WHERE: Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution
2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

100% of donations will benefit CASA!

A $15 Donation will give you access to our 60 minute Metabolic Boot Camp Boot Camp including...

- Dynamic Warm-Up
- Total Body Functional Workout
- Cool Down
- And A Whole Lot of Fun!!

**NEW ATTENDEE'S, make a donation of $50 or more you will receive One Free Month Membership, 3x/week ($150 Value)**

To register you must click and fill out the form below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFdNU0NfUHZRYmJ6QjByNVNpSE43VFE6MQ

Family and Friends are welcome just be sure they register and donate through the links!

REGISTER HERE NOW!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFdNU0NfUHZRYmJ6QjByNVNpSE43VFE6MQ

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Committed to Your Results,

David Mura and the Fit Soldiers Family!

Welcome Diane to the Fit Soldiers Finest!

Her attitude is what gets her here. I don't think Diane ever has a bad day.

From her passion of cycling to just being active with skiing, snowshoeing, etc. she is like the energizer bunny.  We can't forget the healthy treats she shares with her workout crew.

She lives a active and healthy lifestyle and loves her wine while she tells you about all her adventures.

Diane Amazing job bringing it every time!

Committed to Your Results,

David Mura

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

720-382-5240
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If you're like most Americans you're probably pretty excited for the big game this coming Sunday.  Not necessarily for the teams playing, but to hang out with good friends, drink a couple brews, and have some tasty grub!

I want to throw out a couple healthy options for you this week to help you stay somewhat on track while you let your nutritional guard down a bit.

Here's what we've got for you....ranch dip, and pizza!

This recipe is for all the moms with picky kiddos out there!

I just made these for Dave Monday night and he LOVED them! I even found out something new about my husband.

He told me how when he was a kid he would always get super excited about the school lunch menus because he loved chicken nuggets so he would go through and highlight all the days on the menu with chicken nuggets.

He even paid extra for seconds on the days chicken nuggets
were being served. It turns out they are still one of his
favorites and this recipe for a healthier version of chicken
nuggets gets his stamp of approval!

We ate them with a nice big salad and it was delicious, but
you could also do steamed veggies or baked sweet potato
fries as a side.

Talk about pulling a 180 when it comes to turning your life around! Jacquie did just that. The first time we met she was walking with a cane and probably only giving us a try as a last ditch effort. She certainly didn't expect the results she has gotten.

From a cane walking, cigarette smoking, next to nothing fitness level, Jacquie is now a snowshoe fanatic, has done numerous 5K's and 10K's, and nearly summited her first 14er this past summer.

Jacquie has completely changed her fitness outlook and now knows that she is capable of much bigger and better things!

Keep it up Jacquie! Welcome to the Fit Soldiers Finest!

Committed to your results,

David Mura

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

720-382-5240

One thing successful people understand is that just as the weight and lack of fitness didn't come over night, the same is true for reclaiming a strong and lean body.

Danielle is always pressing on. She is consistent with her workouts, nutrition, and living a fit and healthy lifestyle. She seeks out new adventures including the Tour DaVita a 265 mile bike ride!

Amazing work Danielle! Welcome to the Fit Soldier Finest!

Committed to your results,

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution
David Mura

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

720-382-5240

The Motivated, Dedicated, and Consistent Kathy Thomas!

Here are just a few examples of the sacrifices and adjustments it takes to make results happen.

Kathy has come to class on her birthday in a snow storm while her daughter was begging her to come home and have cake.

She has gone from 8oz. of water a day to "actually thirsty and wanting to drink water".

The humble Kathy has come a long way and knows that there will need to be sacrifices in order to get stronger, leaner, and better each day!

Amazing job Kathy! Welcome to the Fit Soldiers Finest!

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution

David Mura

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

720-382-5240

Welcome Monday!

How many of us are excited for Monday. Probably not too many as our culture has us hating them like the plague. Yeah OK we just came of the weekend of relaxation but how are you going to approach today?

Your day is is as good or as bad as you want to make it.  If you want to take on the day like its a crappy day...guess what, your going to have a crappy day.

How about you change that crappy mindset and take on today like its the best thing to happen since sliced bread?  If you take on the day with a positive mindset, with a winning attitude then guess what.  You win.

You will accomplish more today than everybody else that's stuck in their own self created rut and actually enjoy it.

So get your head out of the ditch, forget about the "case of the Monday's" and take accountability for your attitude and have an AWESOME day!

Here is a good friend of mine Rocky Balboa giving you a good life lesson! Check it out!

David Mura

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

Hey there Fit Soldiers!

I know I promised a granola bar recipe today but it's late.  Instead check out this link and start making adjustments to your daily intake today.

I can't stress it enough.  YOU CAN'T OUT TRAIN A POOR DIET.

Eat healthy and get ready to rock through next time your here!

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/fitness-food/diet-nutrition/story/2011/02/Simple-food-swaps-can-help-you-build-a-better-body/43893610/1

Hey Fit Soldiers!!  You are the best, and getting better!  How is that possible.  We constantly strive to continue to be the best program you'll find hands down.  Part of that is making sure that each and everyone of you is the best.

We can't run until we can walk, walk until we can crawl.  Essentially everyday we would should be progressing at something large or small.

Same goes for exercises, but this is often forgotten.  Far too many people progress their fitness program to what may feel like great feats but are really just injuries waiting to happen.  Because you are not the best at the basics.

The problem may come from many places.  Lack of knowledge, impatience, poor sources, peer pressure.  Whatever the source, it's time to fix it.  It's time to be best at the basics.

Before a proper push up comes core stabilization.  A proper squat requires glute activation.  The perfect row demands spinal alignment.  These are just a few of the basics.

I will not allow progressions to be made without proper form technique and appropriate muscle activation.  In other words I will not allow an injury on my watch.

I love finding poor form from our members.  I love correcting them.  Not in a demeaning way. NO.  Rather it is going to make them BETTER.  YOU will become better knowing you are not only working hard but working correctly.

There are a lot of exercises out there and even more names for a lot of the same stuff.  There are even more variations for basic exercises.  Lets take a push up.  Wide, narrow, staggered, standard, stable, unstable, single leg, elevated, suspended...the list goes on.  But at the very root of that exercise is not chest, arm shoulder strength.  Negative.  How bout core strength and stability.

Once that core is stable and strong so becomes the targeted muscles of the movement.  So next time your in doing a squat it better not look like Pretzel Pete above!

Til next time!
Dashing Dave!

Fit Soldiers

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

Guten Morgen Fit Soldiers!

Here at boot camp it's inevitable that your going to sweat.  I'm sorry, occasionally I ask myself why I got into such a sweaty industry, but I wouldn't change a thing.  We are coming at you today with some nutrition knowledge form Sarah Morgan of Simply Well Nutrition.

More than two-thirds of planet earth is covered in this important substance. The majority of the human body is composed of this essential nutrient. One billion people in the world lack proper access to this.

What is this substance? That’s right you guessed it…water.

Hello Fit Soldiers,

I wanted to follow up with yesterday's post.  It sounds easy to say plan and you will be successful but is it?  What really needs to go into the planning process in order to be successful?  We are all different but here's what goes into my planning in order to succeed.

1. Integrity. I hate being the person that talks a big game and lacks the follow through.  So I signed up for the Ft. Collins marathon and told as many people as possible.  Which should lead to an amazing support group to keep you accountable.

2. Point A to Point B. So you've set a goal, now what?  Seek an expert.  We can often times get bogged down by all the information in magazines and books that you don't know what to do when and what is best for YOU.  Find an expert to dial in your workouts to your goals.  Sometimes I would love for someone to write a training program for me.

3. Schedule. We all have busy lives.  Kids, family, work, eat, sleep, etc.  Take a look at what your week and days look like in advance.  Tell your self when fitness will take place, write it in your planner, and for that time on that day make it a priority, and make it happen.  Prepare by bringing clothes with you to change into on the fly if the schedule is tight.

4. Accountability. Find a partner to hold you accountable on the days you don't feel like doing work.  make sure you both understand that you are to make the other person go even if the "i don't feel like it" and other excuses arise.

5. Recovery and Nutrition. A loaded subject, we will dive deeper into this another time.  This will include proper fueling pre, and post-workout, flexibility, hydration, and sleep.  When these are dialed in you will have better workouts and get more out of them.  You should be schedule these just like you schedule your a shower.  Yes it's so important you do it daily like second nature, but that wasn't always they case.  When we were little our mom's had to make us shower some times.

Folks take time to make time.  If you plan ahead not only will you get your workout in but you will eliminate the battle in your head with the excuses as to why you shouldn't.  This will save you time.  If you end up having to cut a workout short then don't sweat something is better than nothing.

What does your day look like to day?