Trainer Notes

This was the last week of Jason’s Anatomical Adaptation program. Through my evaluation he has progressed very well and has adapted to the basic form and technique that we have been working on with this program. As for his fitness level, it has drastically improved. Even in less than a handful of weeks he was able to work harder and accomplish much more than he could his first week here! Granted, the lunges still burn and the muscles are still being pushed to fatigue, but he is able to endure it better and recover quicker! I can honestly say that he has given me 100% each day that I have worked with him during this program. I’m looking forward to seeing how his body responds to the next program. We will also do a one month assessment on him next week to see the progress he has made so far.

What a difference only three weeks makes!

What a difference only three weeks makes! After my first few workouts, my core muscles were so under-developed that I could just barely stabilize myself on the exercises that required the use of the exercise ball. It was a little embarrassing how light we had the make the weight just to get through each set. Fast forward a couple of weeks and my strength has increased, my stamina has greatly improved and my core muscles are actually coming around.

After losing no weight in the first week (likely due to gaining muscle mass), I am now down over 10 pounds and back under 300 lbs. for the first time in a while. I never plan on going back. My goal this week will be to lose 5 pounds for a total of 15 in the first four weeks. I know it will take an intense effort, but myself and my trainers are definitely up for the challenge!

Jason: Week One

Weekly Meal Plan: Week One

Currently Jason is working on implementing our Basic Balance philosophy into his daily routine. By utilizing a Basic Balance nutrition Jason will be ingesting a healthy ratio of fats, protein, carbs and fiber while decreasing sugar intake at the same time. Jason will also be working on improving his meal frequency. By eating 5-6 Basic Balanced meals throughout the day it will help him spread his caloric intake throughout the day allowing his body to use those calories for energy and absorb the nutrients properly rather than store any as fat. Until Jason gets better and planning and preparing the 5-6 meals a day he will be using Shaklee’s meal replacement bars and shakes. These products will give him the help he needs to get the ideal frequency and portions size that will help him maximize his weight loss potential! Jason is very excited to improve this area of his life. The enthusiasm I'm seeing gives me great hope that he will catch on quickly and do what is needed to lose weight which is eat. It is a common misunderstanding that you need to starve yourself to lose weight. Our nutrition program at Fitness together is called EAT for a reason. Without eating you will not convince your body that you are giving it the consistent and quality nutrients it needs. Until this happens the body will not begin the process of losing fat but instead try to hold on to it!

Trainer Notes: Week One

Jason had a great week. He has shown up earlier than needed every day of the week. He is coming in with a great attitude and has left with giving it his all in very workout. The strategy behind the week was to have him do 4 days of 40 mins of resistance training with 20 mins of prescribed cardiovascular exercise and 2 days of cardio without resistance training. The type of resistance training program that he is going through is what we call an anatomical adaptation program. In other words it is a very basic routine with simple movements. The intent of the program is to work on the basics of proper form and technique while we get his body use to the demands of resistance training. By using ground level progression, we will be keeping him safe from injury and we will keep practicing these movements until they are mastered before we move on to the next level of progression. In order to prevent injury we are having Jason do a 5-10 minute warm up on the cardiovascular machines and doing a 5-10 min stretching routine before we start working out to make sure the muscles are ready to start the workout. To maximize his result potential form the resistance training we are having Jason use a quality after workout shake that is designed by Shaklee. By doing this he will be limiting the potential muscle soreness that is commonly felt after resistance training and will make sure he is maximizing the lean muscle gains that we are trying to accomplish which will improve his metabolism.

Meet Jason Fritz

Congratulations! Jason Fritz
Fitness Together Wauwatosa Contestant

Current Weight: 308 pounds

Goal Weight: 235

Jason Fritz, is a HR recruiter for Froedert Hospital who really takes the time to make people feel comfortable with him so they will be honest and upfront with him. Jason knows that he needs to lose the weight so he can live a long, healthy life with his wife. Continue to watch for updates on Jason's progress including blogs and videos.