Exercise Performance Coaching

Coaching to help you achieve your exercise, health and wellness goals.

Whether you are an avid or experienced exerciser, or if you are inactive and have set yourself a New Years Resolution to start to exercise, lose weight or become healthier; Exercise Performance Coaching can help you achieve your goals and achieve long lasting health and fitness gains. 

Starting or maintaining an exercise program, or any health related behavior change (e.g. stress management) can be challenging. For example, half of the US population may set a New Years Resolution to "lose weight" or "become fit and healthy", but only 8% of those who set these resolutions will achieve them. Why? Because the path towards improved health and fitness is littered with obstacles, barriers and temptations. However, research has shown that people who struggle with achieving their health and exercise goals benefit from health behavior change support systems, and one particularly effective intervention, is exercise performance coaching.

One-on-One Individual Exercise Coaching

One-on-one Exercise Performance Coaching sessions are typically conducted over the phone or skype, with email support available between sessions. The first session starts with a discussion of exercise and health goals, exercise and health history, and an assessment of the barriers or obstacles that may impact the achievement of your goals. 
Each subsequent session will then include the development of new strategies and learning new tools to help you achieve your goals. Topics frequently discussed include: how to develop a realistic exercise/health plan, making the healthy choice the easy choice, identifying and overcoming roadblocks, coping with relapse, finding support in your environment, managing stress, and maintaining motivation.
Some clients start to see results after the first two or three sessions. However, you can expect that 6-12 sessions might be needed to fully address your goals and to see long-lasting change. 

In-person sessions available for in the Upstate New York, Ithaca and Finger Lakes Region. Phone and Skype coaching sessions are available and is preferred by most most clients as it allows for flexibility when traveling, competing and working. I work with clients in the throughout the United States and Internationally.

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"I used to think of myself as hopeless. I was 80 lbs overweight, and had tried every diet known to man. I had a gym membership and used it maybe a few times a year. I tried so hard to exercise on my own, but didn't have the motivation to stick with anything. My wake up call was when my 8 year old daughter's pediatrician told me she was pre-diabetic. I realized I needed to change my habits not just for me, but for my family. I was referred to Justine by a friend at work. She helped me feel at ease from the first minute we talked. She coached me every step of the way. She helped me identify my triggers for skipping workouts, and we developed a motivation plan to help me stick with my exercise and eating plan. I learned how to make exercise a part of my life so that I could enjoy it. Now I know I have the ability to be fit, healthy and even feel like an athlete!"
                - Mom, exerciser and  health role model for my family

Exercise Performance Workshops

Workshops for groups, workplaces and fitness facilities are also available in one, two hour, or half day formats. Topics include: Becoming active and healthy, Maintaining motivation, Navigating challenges to your health goals, Managing stress and pressure, Being the health leader and role model in your family.

Training for Personal Trainers and Fitness Facilities

Workshops for fitness facilities or personal trainers are also available in one, two hour, or half day formats. Topics include: Setting effective goals with your clients, Supporting your clients motivation, Helping your clients through the ups and downs of achieving their goals, Developing your leadership toolbox. 

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