This year has definitely started with a bang. Where to begin? First I would like to thank all of my friends, family and clients for a great 2003. I know that this year is going to be just as awesome with new opprotunities, meeting new people and moving forward to a better and brighter life.

One thing that I learned this past year is that this is a big world with limits only placed on us by ourselves. We control our actions, reactions and motives. We alone stand accountable when we look at ourselves in the mirror in the morning. When facing life’s challenges, do so in a way that when all is said and done, you can honestly say that you did all you could do.

Remember too, we can’t control circumstance, people or life itself. What we can control is how we react. Life’s too short to sweat the small stuff. I believe that the destruction, devastation and heartache in our lives and the lives around us can be prevented if we are able to set one thing aside--PRIDE. I encourage those who read this to start 2004 off with something that society has dubbed as a "weakness" if we show it--HUMILITY. So let’s get started, shall we?

Personal Training

Rhonda’s Fitness Center
I’m providing personal fitness training at Rhonda’s Fitness Center which is located at 686 E. Bullard between First and Fresno Street. If you would like more information about personal training services, a tour of Rhonda’s Fitness Center or to set up a free consultation, call me at (559) 307-2303 or email me at john@fittrainer1on1.com.

Gb3
I’m providing personal fitness training at George Brown’s Sports Club located at 1570 E Ness Ave. Beginning January 5th, 2004, I will be offering 1 on 1 kickboxing training at this location. Starting the first week of February I will be doing group circuit training at Gb3 Tuesday and Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m. Group will be limited to four. If you're interested in group training, call me at (559) 307-2303 or email me at john@fittrainer1on1.com.

FitXtremekickboxing
I’m offering group kickboxing/circut training at Rhonda’s Fitness Center on Monday and Wednesday’s from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. I have extended the group maximum to 6. I currently have 2 openings for this group. This one hour training is for all abilities. If your interested in joining this group, I will provide one hour of instruction, one on one prior to starting the group so that "new comers" feel more comfortable and have a sense of class direction. If you are interested call me at (559) 307-2303 or email me at john@fittrainer1on1.com.

Kickboxing class will be held on Saturday’s at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Cynthia Merril's Dance Studio located on Blackstone, one block south of Shaw.

Fittrainer1on1.com Website

This month has proven to be amazing. The Fittrainer1on1 website has had over 56,000 hits so far this month. People are receiving this newsletter as far away as England, Greece, Poland and Germany. The mailing list keeps growing. Because of this, I have decided to produce an informative newsletter based on upcoming events, fitness and nutrition. The newsletter will be released with four editions per year. If there is something that you would like to see in an upcoming newsletter or would like to be featured in one, call me at (559) 307-2303 or email me at john@fittrainer1on1.com.

Link Exchange

I have had quite a few requests come through for link exchange. If you own a company or online business I would be happy to exchange links with you. I have had to turn down several requests because I do not post links with websites that offer the following: steriods, HGH, synthetic hormones, Ephedra, or fad diet based sites.

Wake Up...Live the Life You Love

Wake Up...Live the Life You Love has reached #1 on BarnesandNoble.com. Below is the press release for the book. The book is available at www.barnesandnoble.com and Rhonda’s Fitness Center.

DATE: 01/17/04
LOCAL AUTHOR FEATURED IN NATIONAL BOOK RELEASE

Long Beach, CA – The national release of the critically acclaimed Wake Up…Live the Life You Love, Inspirational "How to" Stories book will feature a local Coauthor. To be available in December, this latest release will include John Russell, Personal Fitness Trainer, Kickboxing Instructor and Published Fitness Author..

Some of the world’s top speakers, # 1 best selling authors and international business leaders will be included in this inspirational book.

Lee Beard with Global Partnership, stated that it’s very prestigious for John Russell to be included in this book with the Coauthors who have appeared on the cover of Money Magazine, The Tonight Show, The Late Show and Good Morning America.

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New Phone Number

I have recently changed my phone number. The new number is (559) 307-2303.

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That is all for now. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

I would like to disassociate myself from a phrase that was used on the Fittrainer1on1 website in the later part of 2003. That phrase was "Exclusive Personal Training." I offer services to clients of all ages, ability and fitness conditioning. Personal attention is of the upmost importance with professional care, guidance and instruction.