Newsletter/Blog

BRUNSWICK, Maine - Opening Soon!!!

1/3/2019

In just 2 short weeks we will be open for PRIME TIME in Brunswick, Maine! So very exciting and it feels surreal.

The amount of work that goes into franchising a business is pretty incredible but it will all be worth it! We had such an awesome visit with the whole family in Brunswick on New Years Eve. Our son, Hazen who is 4 and our daughter, Brooklyn who is 1 year and 5 days joined us for a visit.

The gym is coming together nicely. Allison and her team have done an incredible job getting set up. Brunswick, Maine - you are in for a treat!

I couldn't help myself, I also did a little video walk through...

MaineBiz stopped in and did an awesome article on the opening of our Brunswick location.

Read the entire article here!

What's Next?

Final touches are being put on the gym this week. Next week we have all the Brunswick trainers in Bangor for training.

THEN the week of January 14th we will be hosting 20 FREE training sessions in Brunswick. Be sure to get registered HERE:

Register for FREE Training Sessions in Brunswick!

It's happening! It's going to be awesome.

We are beyond excited for the impact Wilcox Wellness & Fitness will have in Brunswick.

Happy Training!

Wilcox Wellness & Fitness

TRAIN with Your Tribe - #ShellysStory

1/3/2019

"Just like me

It’s been nearly a couple of months now at Wilcox and all I can say is… it has been great! At first, the sight of all of the fit people throwing, pushing, jumping and lifting was intimidating!

Now I realize that all are just like me - working people who are taking time out of their busy schedules to get fit.

They are all figuring out the best time of day, the best class, their favorite group workout, their favorite trainer (note - they are ALL my favorite at Wilcox), and assessing their personal workout goals - and they all started the same way I did…. one class at a time.

My very first training session was GPT1. Each exercise was thoroughly explained by the trainer, including ideal posture and its purpose. From the first minute of this session 30-minute session to the last, I learned so much! I may not have done it stronger than the person next to me, I may not have finished the same amount of reps as the person next to me - but I did them all.

Fast forward to last week, about a month and a half later - I finished the 12-days of fitness workout with Katie! I would not have finished that 7 weeks earlier.

What advice would I give to someone just starting this training journey? Figure out who you are, what you can accomplish and do it on purpose. Start easy, learn the right way to train and then push yourself each day. Push your boundaries - do another rep, pick up a heavier weight or sign up for a harder class. I never would have thought that I would like boxing, but after trying it - I feel stronger!

For me, the hardest part of the Wilcox training program is over - I made changes to my lifestyle and I have stuck with it. I believe that I'm on the right track to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and hitting the targets I need to improve my health. I love my workouts and especially love the people who are encouraging my journey.

Want to start a training program at Wilcox? Start by walking through the door and meeting people... just like you.

Are you curious about our training program? Or our community of super positive, awesome people that are chomping at the bit to support people just like you? Schedule a call with us to learn more about how we can help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Introducing #MattsStory!

12/3/2018

Health and Fitness is no joke - Take it from a clown
#MattsStory is his journey (and rant) with Health and Fitness

Hello to all, First off I would like to introduce myself, I am Matt Oakes, which to most probably means
nothing, to some, hopefully something good. Some people know me as Ty-Dy, as this is my clown name, I am also a shrine clown, known by many.

Well I have decided after too long, at the tender age of 55, I would try to do something with my health,
for to many years I have done absolutely nothing, except for what I called the normal stuff, going to
work, and doing the things that I enjoy doing, eating, going to functions, watching the grandkids play,
going Ice fishing, snow sledding and motorcycle riding, amongst many other things.

Now the problem arises, after a couple of mishaps and nature doing what it does best, make us age, and sometimes not gracefully, I have found myself in not so very good of shape, with a weight problem, 2 bad knees and a lifestyle that was slowly slipping into what I would call sedentary.

Life as I had known it is slipping from my grasp, my energy levels have depleted rather quickly, my weight is out of control, I am not doing all the things that I used to do, Parades have stopped, standing for more than a few hours at a time is really hurting, so things like playing with the grandkids has slowed down, ice fishing is limited even riding my motorcycle is coming to a halt.

Well if any of you have felt this way or noticed any of these changes in yourself, get moving, I did not pay attention to it and if and when I did notice it, it had snuck up behind me and hit me with a hammer.

It was almost too late.

Now don’t get me wrong I had seen my weight coming on for years, I had tried several different diets
and food supplements, and yes it all works to an extent but, beware it only works as long as you stay on it, as with anything the moment you stop doing the whatever it is diet, supplements, drinks, shakes, the weight comes back on. And sometimes more.

Well here is what I have decided to do, after some talks with Paige and Katie, from Wilcox Wellness &
Fitness at a health fair that my work had sponsored, I decided that I could probably take charge of my
life and try to reverse some of the damage I had done to my body, because I had said earlier that it was almost too late, it is never too late to start and today is as good as a day as any, don’t wait too long, as it does not magically get better.

Well let me tell you after my first initial visit I was excited, really excited to get into this next journey or chapter of this book I call life, I was so psyched up it was unbelievable, so I went and bought new
sneakers, new workout wear and came into this with a new attitude of oh yeah I can beat this.

After my second session of actual physical training with the coaches I said to myself “ what the hell am I
doing to myself” this is physically killing me!! Wow I had never been so worn out or beat up in my life, of
course I have never been in this bad of shape before in my life because in all reality it may have not
been that brutal, but I am so far out of shape I can’t do the “Normal” anymore, but I said I made it
through it lets look at the next training session, hmm… that was tough also just the warm up was
getting me tired and sweaty, holy cow am I going to be able to do this?? Well 4 sessions the first week
just about killed me not literally but WOW...I had worked out!! I got one week down, now lets go get the
next 3 weeks.

Week 2 was not much easier, I had mentioned that I would be glad when this would finally get easier
and the coaches kind of chuckled and said they would not be doing their jobs if it got easier, they would push me more every week as I grew more stronger they would try to get me to the next level, so would it get easier? Yeah some of the stuff would come easier but I would be pushed and after several weeks now I am in the same boat, still walk away after a session feeling beat, but I know AI know have 5 weeks under my belt and I am feeling better and doing things that I could not possibly do in my first week.

And the nutrition side of it is so easy for me, as I was told if it had a mother or father or come from the
ground it is good, except for a few things, no need for boxed stuff. I am learning, still a lot to learn and so far I feel as though I can sustain this type of eating lifestyle, heck I can even have bacon in moderation!!

Life is good so far, stay tuned for next months rant!!

INCREDIBLE. Sometimes the even smallest step in the right direction be the most impactful step of your life. We are beyond excited to support Matt along his health and fitness journey and we are so excited he has given us the permission to share his story with you. We hope Matt's story will inspire you and motivate you to commit to healthy living - whatever that means to you.

Happy Training!

Wilcox Wellness & Fitness

Are you curious about our training program? Or our community of super positive, awesome people that are chomping at the bit to support you? Not sure you are going to like it? Not sure you can do it (you can, promise!)?

If you are someone who has been on the fence about making the commitment to a training program our TRIAL program is for you! AND - you are cordially invited to join us!

NOW is the time to see for yourself what we are all about.

Included in the 2-week trial program is:
PERSONAL TRAINING: 2-week UNLIMITED access to our Group Personal Training Program - we have over 100 sessions to choose from on a weekly basis run by certified personal trainers who are there to coach you to be your very best. (ProTip: just 3 sessions per week is the sweet spot for getting great results)
GOAL SETTING: A 30-minute goals workshop where you will discover the secret to achieving anything you ever wanted.
NUTRITION SUPPORT: Habits for Massive Impact - learn the 5 habits that will create the most impact in your life. (spoiler alert: 4 of them are nutrition related)
MUCH MORE: Over delivery is one of our core values - we love to under promise and over deliver to delight our customers.

All designed to set you up for success. You bring the great attitude, be fueled, and hydrated and we will take care of the rest. Start your trial here: https://wilcoxwellnessfitness.lpages.co/trial-program/

TRIAL PROGRAM - LEARN MORE

From Empty-Nester to Healthy Goal Setter. This is Shelly's Story.

12/3/2018

From Empty-Nester to Healthy Goal Setter!
This is #ShellysStory

We will be following Shelley Sund's health and fitness journey for the next 12 months. We are so excited to document her progress and share her journey with you.

In her words...

My name is Shelley Sund, an “almost” 50 year-old Bangor area mom of 2 and wife to a Bangor High school teacher. As of this fall, my husband and I are now labeled “empty nesters” with no teenage mouths to feed, rides to give, sports to follow and rooms to clean. I would lie to say that it has been easy as we are not used to a quiet house and more time on our hands. We have been preparing for the physical abandonment, but we knew we also needed to focus on a priority shift….ourselves. This included our health, our eating habits and our fitness.

I’ve always been an active person. Through grade school and into college I played basketball, soccer and softball. I am great at group participation where I can hide in the corner and do my thing. I am also very competitive. I like to win but I am horrible at pushing myself. I don’t exercise at home and I am not a fan of long walks to running for fun and, for that, I am not the shape I once was - I’m overweight or as my family is known for “big-boned”.

Before starting my path at Wilcox, I had gym anxiety. I want to join the right gym where I can get great instruction and support, but the right centers are not in our budget. We have 2 kids in college at the moment and I could not imagine spending any money on myself. It would seem selfish.

The experience that I have experienced over the last 4 weeks at Wilcox has been amazing. From the first moments of meeting Paige and discussing my commitment, going over my personal fitness goals, and defining my future successes - I was hooked. The motivation and professionalism of the staff creates such a great, welcoming environment. Never would I imagine that I would look forward to working so hard for myself.

I need to define my “healthy spirit” - the product of my health body and mind. I need to find a sense of wholeness, a sense of knowing me, and a sense of something far greater and more wonderful than what my body looks like or my day-to-day lifestyle. I need to make myself a priority and commit to focus on my personal successes.

My goals are to feel healthy, sleep better, find a balanced/consistent schedule of work and exercise, (honestly) lose some weight and learn to maintain a healthy/future lifestyle.

Right now, my goal is to have a LONG TERM goal! I need to make my life about me! I need to find my healthy spirit…. and now I know that I am on the right path.

“I’m committing to me!”

INCREDIBLE. Sometimes the even smallest step in the right direction be the most impactful step of your life. We are beyond excited to support Shelley along her health and fitness journey and we are so excited she has given us the permission to share her story with you. We hope Shelley's story will inspire you and motivate you to commit to healthy living - whatever that means to you.

Happy Training!

Wilcox Wellness & Fitness

Are you curious about our training program? Or our community of super positive, awesome people that are chomping at the bit to support you? Not sure you are going to like it? Not sure you can do it (you can, promise!)?

If you are someone who has been on the fence about making the commitment to a training program our TRIAL program is for you! AND - you are cordially invited to join us!

NOW is the time to see for yourself what we are all about.

Included in the 2-week trial program is:
PERSONAL TRAINING: 2-week UNLIMITED access to our Group Personal Training Program - we have over 100 sessions to choose from on a weekly basis run by certified personal trainers who are there to coach you to be your very best. (ProTip: just 3 sessions per week is the sweet spot for getting great results)
GOAL SETTING: A 30-minute goals workshop where you will discover the secret to achieving anything you ever wanted.
NUTRITION SUPPORT: Habits for Massive Impact - learn the 5 habits that will create the most impact in your life. (spoiler alert: 4 of them are nutrition related)
MUCH MORE: Over delivery is one of our core values - we love to under promise and over deliver to delight our customers.

All designed to set you up for success. You bring the great attitude, be fueled, and hydrated and we will take care of the rest. Start your trial here: https://wilcoxwellnessfitness.lpages.co/trial-program/

TRIAL Program - Learn More

Our trainers bring out the very best in people. Helping people live life to the very fullest. And enjoy every single moment.

11/30/2018

Feeling really inspired this week - focusing on our TRAINER MINDSET.

We have an incredible team of trainers who are so dedicated to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone they serve.

As business owners, it feels so good to hear our trainers say that they LOVE their JOB and it doesn't feel like work.

Our trainers bring out the very best in people. Helping people live life to the very fullest. And enjoy every single moment.

I hope this video is as inspiring to you as it is to me. We would LOVE the opportunity to welcome you to our community of super positive, awesome people that are chomping at the bit to support you!
NOW you can see for yourself what we are all about in a 2-week TRIAL of our Group Training Program.
Included in the 2-week trial program is:
PERSONAL TRAINING: 2-week UNLIMITED access to our Group Personal Training Program - we have over 100 sessions to choose from on a weekly basis run by certified personal trainers who are there to coach you to be your very best. (ProTip: just 3 sessions per week is the sweet spot for getting great results)
GOAL SETTING: A 30-minute goals workshop where you will discover the secret to achieving anything you ever wanted.
NUTRITION SUPPORT: Habits for Massive Impact - learn the 5 habits that will create the most impact in your life. (spoiler alert: 4 of them are nutrition related)
MUCH MORE: Over delivery is one of our core values - we love to under promise and over deliver to delight our customers.

All designed to set you up for success. You bring the great attitude, be fueled, and hydrated and we will take care of the rest. Start your trial here: https://wilcoxwellnessfitness.lpages.co/trial-program/

Happy Training!

Paige

LIVE on Good Morning Maine - talking about our new location in Brunswick, Maine

11/30/2018

We had such a blast talking on Good Morning Maine about our new Wilcox Wellness & Fitness Location! Wilcox Wellness & Fitness will be opening in Brunswick, Maine in January 2019. The local business owner is Allison Hopkins and she is beyond excited to make an incredible impact in her local community.

Our big vision is to empower entrepreneurs to positively impact their communities through healthy living. We believe in the ripple effect that is created when people commit to healthy living. When people commit to healthy living, they have the confidence to pursue the things that make them happy. They have the ability to ENJOY the activities that make them HAPPY again. Like playing with their kids, or hiking, or biking, or just getting up a flight of stairs without getting winded. The confidence that comes from committing to healthy living transforms people’s lives. They carry themselves differently. They have the confidence to do more meaningful work. They have the confidence to pursue the things that sets their soul on fire. This is what we are in it for. WE love what we do. The work is so rewarding. We get to see these beautiful transformations happen on a daily basis. We are beyond excited for Allison to have this positive impact in the Brunswick community.

If you are interested in learning more about our progress in the Brunswick location, be sure to get on our mailing list here:

https://www.wilcoxwellnessfitness.com/brunswickmaine.html

Happy Training!

Wilcox Wellness & Fitness

Looking for tips to survive the holiday season? We say ENJOY it!

11/26/2018

Fox News joined us on Thanksgiving for our traditional Turkey Burner. They did a BEAUTIFUL job capturing the essence of the TURKEY BURNER workout!

Click here to read the complete article from Fox News: Post-feast fitness: sticking to your goals during the holidays. I think you can see from the news story video clip that we like to have fun. Our training sessions are always different which not only keeps your body getting great results - it keeps it fun - it keeps it fresh - it keeps it exciting!

How to stick to your goals during the holiday season...

Fox News was asking us how to stick to your goals during the holiday season and we have a few suggestions....

ENJOY the HOLIDAYS! Yep - thats right... ENJOY the time with your family. ENJOY the time away from work. ENJOY the pie. We only have this one life - no need to stress over missing a workout or 2 or enjoying your favorite foods with your favorite people. SAVOR the moments. Breathe deep. ENJOY.

Keep perspective. Know that the holidays are only just a few days out of the year. In the US we have 10 federal holidays. 10/365 = 2.7%. SO - holidays are 2.7% of your life. AND - that is including days like Columbus Day. So back to #1 - ENJOY these days - don't stress over missing a workout or overindulging.

Stay consistent with your healthy habits. “Habits are the invisible architecture of daily life. We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence, and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.” - Gretchen Ruben. Even during the holiday season you can be on point with your healthy habits. What healthy habits you say? At Wilcox Wellness & Fitness we have identified the 5 Habits that will have the most impact in your life - things like drinking water, eating mostly whole foods, nourishing yourself throughout the day, starting your day with breakfast, and being active 3 times weekly. All of these habits can be easily maintained during the holiday season. Want to learn more about our Habits for Massive Impact? Click here to watch a presentation that explains it all - for FREE.

ENJOY!

Wilcox Wellness & Fitness

TRIAL Program
Are you curious about our training program? Or our community of super positive, awesome people that are chomping at the bit to support you? Not sure you are going to like it? Not sure you can do it (you can, promise!)?

If you are someone who has been on the fence about making the commitment to a training program this TRIAL program is for you!

NOW is the time to see for yourself what we are all about.

Included in the 2-week trial program is:
PERSONAL TRAINING: 2-week UNLIMITED access to our Group Personal Training Program - we have over 100 sessions to choose from on a weekly basis run by certified personal trainers who are there to coach you to be your very best. (ProTip: just 3 sessions per week is the sweet spot for getting great results)
GOAL SETTING: A 30-minute goals workshop where you will discover the secret to achieving anything you ever wanted.
NUTRITION SUPPORT: Habits for Massive Impact - learn the 5 habits that will create the most impact in your life. (spoiler alert: 4 of them are nutrition related)
MUCH MORE: Over delivery is one of our core values - we love to under promise and over deliver to delight our customers.

All designed to set you up for success. You bring the great attitude, be fueled, and hydrated and we will take care of the rest. Start your trial here: https://wilcoxwellnessfitness.lpages.co/trial-program/

Have big goals going into 2019? Ready to start thinking about your WHY? Watch this:
http://bit.ly/2pGylcO

This 20-minute goal setting workshop has the potential to change everything! We will cover:

One single strategy that will instantly make you 42% more likely to accomplish your goals.

How to quit proof your goals to ensure you achieve and sustain them.

A simple but powerful principle to enable you to stop procrastinating and enable you to take massive action

Clarity on the next steps you need to take to start accomplishing the things that matter most so you can stop drifting and start creating the life you want.

Gain confidence, increase your momentum and add more awesomeness to your life. Watch Here!

Turmeric Lattes - Our Current Obsession!

11/14/2018

Mike and I have been working over the years to incorporate more turmeric into our daily diets. WHY? Because turmeric has powerful components that are know to be anti-inflammatory and strong antioxidant benefits.
We use it in our cooking and everything tastes like turmeric.

We (Mike) puts turmeric in our shakes - belch…
We add it to our coffee… better.
And now we have found Turmeric Lattes.
D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S… when made correctly.
Turmeric Lattes are also called ‘Golden Milk’ but I think that sounds kinda gross.
We found our perfect Turmeric Latte at Wicked Brew in Bangor. The owner makes it with turmeric, ginger, black pepper, ginseng, your choice of milk and local honey.
It is AMAZEBALLS. And we are jonesing for them all day - everyday.
I have Pinterested the heck out of these guys and everything I try at home tastes like gritty dirt.
Anyone have a great recipe that tastes like magic?

Burpees for Turkeys 2018!

11/6/2018

On Saturday we hosted the 4th annual Burpees for Turkeys event to help with hunger-relief in Maine.

Food insecurity in Maine is a huge issue –more than 200,000 Mainers live with food insecurity - meaning they lack enough nutritious food to live a healthy life.

1 in 5 children in Maine live with food insecurity – and 1 in 3 children in Washington county live with hunger.

This. Blows. My. Mind.

How can it be possible that 20% of the children in our great state live with hunger?

As a mother, this is devastating to me. I can not imagine not having the resources to feed my children.
The thought of a child being hungry absolutely kills me.

For a lot of families in our state, mothers are making the decision to keep the heat on or to feed their families. That must be an incredible struggle. Knowing that your child is hungry and having to make the decision to keep them warm, or filling their little bellies.

There is good news…

We have organizations like the Good Shepherd Food Bank whose mission is to end food insecurity in Maine. GSFB focuses not on just filling bellies but also on providing fresh nutritious food from local Maine farms.

AND at Wilcox Wellness & Fitness we have an incredible community who can come together at events like this and raise money for hunger-relief.

We are so proud to say that Saturday’s event raised over $7,500 - or enough to provide about 30,000 meals to Maine families who would have otherwise been hungry.

YUP - you read that right.

GSFB is able to leverage the money raised and stretch the dollars to do the most good. They can provide 4 meals with just a $1 donation.

Just $5 per week feeds a hungry child for an entire week. AMAZING!

Burpees for Turkeys started in 2015 and has raised over $29,000 to help with hunger relief in Maine.
We are so thankful for the way that our community pulls together to create this kind of impact in our community. We are so thankful for the participants, for the people who donated so generously, and for organizations whose mission is to end hunger in Maine.

We have already started the planning process for Burpees for Turkeys next year and we are excited to have even more of an impact to help end hunger in Maine.

Gobble. Gobble.

Paige

Interested in learning more about Burpees for Turkeys?

Click here for Burpees for Turkeys Info!

Learn more about the Good Shepherd Food Bank:

Learn more about Good Shepherd Food Bank Here!

Join our mailing list:

Stay tuned to Wilcox Information here!

We are now accepting applications to Transform Your Life with our Scholarship Program!

9/25/2018

We believe that Healthy Living has the capability to transform your life. The confidence that is gained through taking care of your body, mind, and spirit builds leverage in all aspects of a person’s being. Our mission at Wilcox Wellness & Fitness is to inspire people to enhance their life by forming healthy habits that can be sustained for a lifetime and through that we make the world a better place.

However, we understand that not everyone can afford our services. We are excited to announce that we have partnered with a generous donor who has offered to sponsor 2 new clients who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford our services with 3 group training sessions per week for an entire year.

If you know anyone that might be interested in this life transformative opportunity please forward this message along to them. We are excited to spread the word and help 2 individuals transform their lives through healthy living.

Happy Training!

Paige & Mike Wilcox

Wilcox Wellness & Fitness

Scholarship Program Details

Healthy living has the capability to transform your life. We are offering an opportunity for two individuals who otherwise wouldn’t have the resources to join this type of training program free of charge through this Scholarship Program.

Wilcox Wellness and Fitness is generally geared to working adults ages 30-60, however we are open to working with any adult willing to commit healthy living to transform their lives. The scholarship application is available to adults who agree to meet program requirements but would not be able to enroll without financial support.

Program requirements if selected:

Attend 3 group training sessions per week
Monthly provide an update on your journey that we can share to inspire others to commit to healthy living
Have an amazingly positive attitude and be ready to make some major life changes

To apply, send a 1-2 page essay explaining how committing to healthy living would transform your life and why you would be a good candidate for this scholarship. If possible, include an example of a time that you had to stretch your limits to meet a goal you had set for yourself.

For more information and to apply visit:

https://wilcoxwellnessfitness.lpages.co/SCHOLARSHIP-PROGRAM/

We are looking forward to helping you transform your life.

Happy Training!

Click Here for More Info and to Apply!