The One on One Fitness Blog
One on One in the Community
One on One is out and about this Spring! If you've got a child or grandchild ages 11-18, there’s a good chance they’re going to run into someone from One on One this Spring. When we visit, make sure they get the details on how they can earn the chance to win a free One on One Fitness Experience this summer. Check out this schedule of events: April 13 - June 8: State College Assembly of God: Monday Night Football (warm-up and educational Fitness Minute) April 23, 24, 27: Park Forest Middle School (guest presentation and workout for 7th and 8th grade Health and PE classes) May 14: St. Joseph Catholic Academy (guest presentation and workout for all students) June 1, 3, 5: Mount Nittany [...]
Focus Point of the Week: Carbohydrates are Key
3/30/2015 - The essential fuel for your body and brain.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Centre County health initiative, The Nutrition Habit Challenge, raises awareness and $10,000 for local charities.
3/24/15 State College, Pa. In its second year, the Nutrition Habit Challenge (NHC) increased individual participation 207% (from 720 in 2014 to 2,214 in 2015) and family participation 130% (from 100 in 2014 to 230 in 2015). The Challenge raised $10,000 for the Youth Service Bureau (YSB) and Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM). Participants in the NHC 2015 chose a nutritional behavior they committed to change. It was to be significant enough to positively impact their health, but manageable enough that they could be successful for 28 days. If they were successful for 25 out of the 28 days, they became eligible for a prize drawing that included a trip for four to Disney World. “We created the NHC for our clients several years ago,” said [...]
Focus Point of the Week: Yoga
3/23/2105 - Coming soon to One on One!
For Immediate Release: One on One raises over $54,000 in 2014 for Centre Volunteers in Medicine and the Youth Service Bureau!
3/1/15 State College, Pa. One on One, 424 W. Aaron Drive, State College, Pa., is pleased to announce it has raised $54,410.00 through its “Give Back” initiative in 2014. Since 2009, “Give Back” has provided clients of One on One the opportunity to pay for certain services by making a donation to one of its chosen charities, either the Youth Service Bureau or Centre Volunteers in Medicine. Cheryl White, Executive Director of Centre Volunteers in Medicine offered, “One on One Fitness is a tremendous example of philanthropy in action, combining their love of fitness and health with their passion for helping others who are in need.” To date, “Give Back” has raised over $190,000.00. Services include One on One’s Group Training program, its Lecture Series, [...]
Focus Point of the Week: Vacationing
2/23/2015 - Are you ready "To-Go?"
For Immediate Release: Mike Godissart and Julia Warren join the One on One Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: One on One welcomes Mike Godissart and Julia Warren to its team of fitness professionals. 1/15/15 State College, Pa. One on One, located at 424 West Aaron Dr. in State College, PA, is pleased to announce that Mike Godissart, MS, and Julia Warren has joined its team of fitness professionals. Mike completed One on One’s Personal Fitness Training Instructor program in December 2014. He has a Master’s Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Exercise Science, and is pursuing his certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Julia also completed One on One’s Personal Fitness Training Instructor program in December 2014. She has a Bachelor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and [...]
Focus Point of the Week: Workstation Ergonomics
2/9/2015 - Is your workstation keeping you pain free?
Race to the North Pole 2014: Final Results
Race to the North Pole: Final Results The race is complete! Congratulations Team Comet on getting the most points! Thank you to everybody who participated. Everyone put in extraordinary effort and we saw people get excellent results! Let's keep the momentum going and treat the rest of the year like we are racing to the North Pole! Comet 17750 Blitzen 17465 Dancer 15775 Prancer 15690 Dasher 15155 Vixen 14985 Cupid 14885
Race to the North Pole 2014: Week Three Results
Race to the North Pole: Week Three Results Just two days remaining in the Race to the North Pole! Remember, Christmas Eve is DOUBLE POINTS for all teams! Let's finish strong everybody! Comet 15045 Blitzen 14715 Dancer 14065 Dasher 13815 Prancer 13710 Vixen 13260 Cupid 13210
Race to the North Pole 2014: Week Two Results
Race to the North Pole: Week Two Results Points are in and the race is close!! We are into our last full week, let's finish strong! Comet 10655 Blitzen 10245 Prancer 10055 Dasher 9640 Dancer 9600 Vixen 9330 Cupid 9165
Race to the North Pole 2014: Week One Results
Race to the North Pole: Week One Results Week One of the Race to the North Pole is complete! All of the teams are off to a great start. Be sure to continue recording your points and answering the Bonus Question of the Week. Let's have another great week! Comet 6550 Blitzen 6155 Prancer 6115 Dancer 6050 Dasher 5785 Cupid 5570 Vixen 5450 Bonus Question for the Week: In which chronological order did the following fitness fads [...]
Focus Point of the Week: Top 10 Tips for a Successful Holiday Season
12/8/14 Don't just "survive" the Holiday Season!
Focus Point of the Week: Some Holiday Thoughts
11/27/14 Some Holiday Thoughts
Focus Point of the Week: Limit Calorie Containing Beverages
9/22/14 How many calories do you drink a week?
TRX Challenge 2014: Final Results
Here are the final standings! Congratulations to all of our participants! Thanks for giving it your best shot. This was a very difficult challenge and we saw an amazing amount of improvement. It has been inspiring to see the effort put in and the payoff of improved fitness levels. Many people have developed a new appreciation of what they are capable of along the way. That is what it’s all about! Week 6 (8/18-8/24) Category Time 70+ (20, 10, 5 with squat to toes) Male: Ed Liszka [...]
Focus Point of the Week: Footwear for Fitness
8/25/14 Are you setting your body up for success with your footwear?
TRX Challenge 2014: Week Five Results
This is it! One week to go! As we come down the home stretch there will be a lot of movement in the rankings. We can’t wait to see who makes a big push this week. Remember, this is all about challenging yourself and reaching your goals. Let’s finish strong! Week 5 (8/11-8/17) Category Time 70+ (20, 10, 5 with squat to toes) Male: Ed Liszka [...]
Focus Point of the Week: Acceptance
8/18/14 The key to having peace of mind!
Thoughts about Tiger Woods and Golf Fitness
By: Ryan Burke Tiger Woods made the following comment after missing the cut at the 2014 PGA Championship: “Well, I need to get stronger. As I said the other day, I need to get my glutes strong again, my abs and my core back to where I used to have them. They are just not quite there yet. Obviously by playing, you can't burn the candle at both ends. I need to get stronger physically and be back to where I was.” Whether you love Tiger or hate him, he is making a valid point. He’s stressing the importance of being fit, as well as the importance of focusing on your glutes and core. At One on One, we define fitness as “being able [...]
TRX Challenge 2014: Week Four Results
We are entering crunch time with only two weeks remaining in the challenge! Every second counts now, so discuss with your trainer the best way to shave off those seconds. Let’s finish this challenge strong! Week 4 (8/4-8/10) Category Time 70+ (20, 10, 5 with squat to toes) Male: Ed Liszka 1:45 Peter Kemper [...]
TRX Challenge 2014: Week Three Results
Three weeks down, three to go! It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway done with the challenge. We have seen some remarkable improvements and expect that the second half will be even more impressive. As always, it’s never too late to do the challenge so if you would like to give it a go be sure to talk to your trainer. Week 3 (7/28-8/3) Category Time 70+ (20, 10, 5 with squat to toes) Male: Ed Liszka [...]
Focus Point of the Week: Eat a Balanced Breakfast
8/4/14 Are you looking for a simple way to improve your fitness and increase your energy level?
TRX Challenge 2014: Week Two Results
Week two of our TRX Challenge is complete! We have seen incredible improvements and great competition. If you have not done The Challenge and would like to, it’s not too late! Be sure to talk to your trainer and create a strategy. Week 2 (7/21-7/27) Category Time 70+ (20, 10, 5 with squat to toes) Male: Ed Lizska 1:58 Peter Kemper [...]
TRX Challenge 2014: Week One Results
The first week of One on One’s TRX Challenge 2014 is complete! We have seen some excellent times so far and participants are developing strategies to improve their times over the coming weeks. If you haven’t given it a try yet, talk to a team member and let us help you with your strategy. Week 1 (7/14-7/20) Category Time(sec) 70+ (20, 10, 5 with squat to toes) Male: Ed Liszka [...]