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- What is Fresh Start! ?
Fresh Start! is a healthy lifestyle solution for all ages. It is a revolutionary way of helping you achieve strength, vitality and good health in less time and with less effort. Unlike other approaches Fresh Start improves both your mental and physical fitness making positive healthy lifestyle changes complete and permanent. Fresh Start benefits you in four important ways. You receive:
A Healthy LifePlan that is your road map to better health. It is a step by step guide to achieving the changes you've always hoped for.
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A balanced and integrated approach to your health and fitness activities including physical activity that is fun, nutrition that optimally fuels your body and stress reduction techniques that produce greater results in less time
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A supportive health and fitness team available 24/7 guaranteeing your success by offering individualized programs, personal attention and motivation
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A cutting edge health and fitness information service provided by experts in their fields helping you apply the latest scientific health and fitness breakthroughs to your program
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So if you are like most of us and have tried and failed to feel better in the past; then give Fresh Start a try for 30 days. At Sequoia Health, we realize there are NO quick fixes... Our approach is the best solution to feeling better, living longer and enjoying life more. Last but not least, our System is supported by significant medical research.
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- How does Sequoia Health differ from fitness or wellness centers?
First we created a comfortable and inviting space making you feel welcomed. Second we developed a balanced and integrated system, Fresh Start. Fresh Start provides an easy to follow plan with a solid framework taking the guesswork out of helping you feel and look your best. Fresh Start provides a step by step, personalized plan of physical activity, healthy eating and stress reduction. Finally we assembled a team of dedicated health and fitness professionals available 24/7 to facilitate, support, educate and motivate you every step on your journey to successful living.
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- Why does Fresh Start! work better than a typical gym?
Your typical gym offers a place for you to go and be physically active. Even though physical activity is good, medical research continues to show fitness alone cannot provide the health and fitness benefits most people seek. Your greatest health benefits are achieved when physical activity is combined with healthy eating habits and stress reduction activities. Together increased physical activity, healthy eating and reduced stress levels provide a synergistic effective on your health and an excellent way to increase strength, vitality and good health.
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- How should I measure my progress?
The best way to measure your progress is by how you feel. At your first session we'll ask you questions about your fitness activity, food intake and stress levels. We'll conduct some simple tests to determine your balance, flexibility, muscular strength, general body coordination and stamina. Throughout your entire program we'll track improvements in the whole you-both mental and physical. We're concerned about how you feel; your energy levels; your stamina; your self esteem and your life. The longer you follow The Sequoia System the stronger you become mentally and physically. Listen carefully to your body...learn what it has to say ... it will speak volumes as long as you take the time to listen.
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- What experts are on The Fresh Start! Team?
See the 'About' page for our team bio's.
We make certified Personal Fitness Trainers,
Massage Therapists, Nutritionists, Pilates, Acupuncturists, Yoga and Life Coaching available to our clients.
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- What if I already belong to a health club?
Fresh Start! takes your existing health and fitness program and only makes it better. Physical activity is only a small but important part of our three step approach. If you already belong to a health club we'll review and update your current physical activity plan. Then, we'll add a Healthy LifePLan, personalized nutrition and stress reduction modules integrating all of them into your complete Fresh Start solution. Now is the time to experience the full power of Fresh Start!... increased strength, vitality and good health.
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- How long will it take before I start to feel better?
Our clients start to feel better right a way. Once we combine the right amounts of physical activity, healthy eating and stress reduction a synergistic effect takes place in your body and mind. Together physical activity, nutrition and stress reduction have a powerful effect on your brain and body chemistry helping to improve mood, promote sleep better, increase energy and help you feel more at ease with yourself. As you continue to follow the Fresh Start program, your weight will normalize, aches and pains will fade away and you will begin to feel and look your best.
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- Why do I keep getting bored with fitness?
You keep getting bored with fitness because fitness is boring. Thinking of fitness as only going to the gym and sweating while you lift weights means you have missed the fun and enjoyable side of fitness. Only a very few highly disciplined people are able to maintain a regular fitness program and most of them are on the US Olympic team. All joking aside, try re-thinking your approach to health and fitness and you'll see it's a lot more enjoyable. Just remember how you used to play when you were a kid then you'll know exactly what I am talking about. Other options would be learning a new sport. Have some friends over for badminton or take a bike ride with the kids. At Sequoia Hhealth, we offer Cardio-FUN-Time, cardiovascular based games like Whack-it, Wallyball, TotalTennis and Pickleball that are low competition and fun to play. Fresh Start! matches you with a variety of healthy activities that you can accomplish alone, with a friend or the whole family.
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- How do you keep it fun and interesting?
Fresh Start! takes you back to when you were a kid. It is adult playtime at Sequoia Health; something to look forward to rather than dread. We keep you interested by challenging both your body and your mind. Fresh Start makes it fun by removing boring exercise routines and long stints on the treadmill. Instead we provide a wide variety of healthy activities that are both challenging and fun. You'll stay engaged by learning new activities, meeting new people and challenging yourself. We put a whole new meaning to the phrase -get in and get sweaty-. Play is something most adults have forgotten but not at Sequoia Health.
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- How much time do I need to devote to myself each week?
The amount of time you spend on yourself each week is totally up to you. We suggest 3 hours a week as a good starting point. Time spent today is an investment you are making in yourself for a healthier tomorrow. In your Healthy Life Plan we'll make specific health and fitness recommendations. These recommendations are your goal set. They are based on your ideal along with your current health and fitness status. The more time you can devote the faster you'll accomplish your goals and see positive healthy changes. But only you can decide what is best for you. We are here to support your decision and assist you at your own pace.
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- Does Fresh Start! address health problems?
Fresh Start! doesn't treat symptoms like your doctor would. Instead, following Fresh Start! energizes your body's natural healing mechanisms preventing illness and disease. Strengthening the immune system allows your body's natural healing processes to kick in fixing the cause of specific health problems. Following Fresh Start strengthens your body and mind; supplying superior nutrients to your body and reducing stress levels that rob you of daily enjoyment. Your body responds by avoiding long term chronic illness, increasing bone density, balancing hormone levels, reducing cholesterol levels, strengthening heart and blood vessels, stabilizing blood sugar, reducing blood pressure to name a few.
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- Will I get help from everyone on the team?
Fresh Start! is personalized to meet your specific needs and goals. You will interact with some members of the team more than others depending on your personal goals and challenges. You have 24/7 access to any of our team members through our information resource center on the Sequoia website. Send us a question and within 24 hours you'll receive an answer to your question. If you need more in depth help you can always call to set an appointment with one of the members of your health and fitness team.
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- What is available for me to do on my own?
Even though you have a team of health and fitness professionals motivating and educating you, Fresh Start! requires your dedication and time commitment. You will want to follow your Healthy LifePlan when you are at home or away.
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- Describe my first 30 days using Fresh Start!.
Your first appointment is an hour long interview and assessment with one of our health and fitness professionals. During that time you'll get to talk about your goals, health history, previous successes and failures, food and dietary intake, stress levels, anything and everything you feel is important for us to know about your health and fitness. We'll check your current fitness status with a few simple tests for balance, strength flexibility, and stamina. From your interview it is important that three things happen; we get to know you as a person; we get a clear picture of your current health and fitness status; and we understand the goals that are important to you as well as how you want to look and feel in the first 6 months. Within a week of your initial assessment, we create and send you your Healthy LifePlan (HLP). The HLP is your 6 month health and fitness roadmap providing a working outline of everything we'll do together and you'll do on your own. Once you've had a chance to review and approve your HLP, you'll start implementing your plan by enrolling in the various activities, classes and workshops as outlined in the HLP.
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- Why aren't health clubs providing this type of solution?
Health clubs are not designed or staffed to deliver a balanced and integrated health and fitness program. They want you to believe that exercise alone is enough to keep you looking and feeling your best. This is far from the truth and is supported by the ever increasing obesity and heart disease epidemics in this country. Exercise alone only provides one of three necessary parts the body and mind need to achieve and maintain good health. The Sequoia System offers all three parts: physical activity, nutrition and stress reduction in a personalized and balanced program. The Sequoia System also provides the support and information necessary for you to achieve your goals and increase strength, vitality and good health.
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- What are your views on the medical industry and treatments?
Visits to the doctor are a necessary evil. The current medical system is very well equipped to handle short term illness. Unfortunately, their success rate with chronic illness is much less. Good examples of this inability to effectively treat chronic illness are exemplified in the continued rise of heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. The good news is this- medical research supports adopting The Sequoia System. Engaging in a healthy lifestyle has been shown through clinical studies to impart a dramatic positive impact on your present and future health. We believe the better long term use of your time and money is committing yourself to adopting a healthy lifestyle. Fresh Start! gives you all the tools necessary to live a healthy lifestyle and increase your strength, vitality and good health.
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- Why do you recommend 'partnering up' for health?
Making health and fitness a long term commitment requires a strong personal and professional support team. Support is the key ingredient to the successful completion of any task. The Sequoia System encourages 'partnering up' as the absolute best way to develop your personal support system. Whether it is a friend or loved one, your health and fitness partner is there to share your triumphs and push you through your moments of inertia. When things get tough, it's good to have a shoulder to lean on and a helping hand to grab on to. Your Sequoia team of experts is also there to support you providing 24/7 professional support giving all the tools you need for long lasting success.
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- How can I get my family on board?
Making health and fitness a family affair is your absolute best solution to boosting quality family time. We say the family that plays together stays together. You and your kids can commit to feeling better and improving your health as a family. If given the chance kids love to be active. Kids also love to compete with their parents and they love to see their parents act like kids. It is a great opportunity to reverse rolls and let your kids see the kid in you. The Sequoia System is a natural for families because the family can act like a team. There is also a natural built in support system where family partners can play and get healthy together.
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- What if I need to take a break?
Most of our clients don't feel the need to take a break because they have made Fresh Start! a regular part of their daily lives. Our clients find that the benefits they receive from The Sequoia System is their strong encouragement to stay the course. Continuing when you go on vacation or a business trip is easy because your program is mobile. A few clients find it necessary to take a break because they can't keep the original commitment they made to themselves. In this case we encourage them to modify their program or take a break to give themselves some breathing room. Time away helps you sort out issues and makes you realize how important and how many benefits you really are missing. We understand and we welcome your return when you are ready.
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- Why do you use the Functional Approach to fitness training?
Functional fitness training is a superior training approach delivering more changes to your body in less time. You will significantly strengthen muscles, improve balance, increase flexibility and regain stamina by participating in just two one hour sessions per week. Try accomplishing that with any traditional exercise plan. Want a better golf or tennis swing; carry the children with less effort; maintain better balance as you get older; take a charity bike ride or rehabilitate a chronic injury functional fitness can do all that and more. So if your looking for state of the art training that will help you reduce injury, produce superior performance gains, lose weight faster then functional fitness training is your answer.
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