The Magic Pill

June 28, 2020

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I have been in the health and fitness industry for many years. When meeting someone and telling them I’m a personal trainer, I hear a lot of the same one-liners as you could probably imagine!

A playful comment I always hear is, “I’m still waiting for that magic pill to help me lose weight.” And although the person saying it is obviously kidding, I think many of us, whether we realize it or not, are hoping for that same thing.

Have you ever purchased a weight loss pill? Perhaps you have fallen victim to an infomercial at 3:00 in the morning? Whether it is supplements, equipment, or some sort of wearable apparatus, we have all hoped to find the solution to losing weight while we sit on the couch and enjoy our favorite foods.

Although we all know there is no literal magic pill to lose weight, I do believe the magic pill for everyone getting healthier is accountability.

Why do I call accountability the magic pill? It works every time and it offers guaranteed results.

I’m not talking about turning to your best friend or spouse and saying, “make me lose weight!” I am talking about professional accountability. Investing in professional that schedules your workouts, tracks your progress, and cares about your goals.

At Axio Fitness, we do just that! We help every client see results through accountability. Although we have state of the art, private training rooms full of modern equipment, that is not why our clients see such great results. It is the accountability to move more, eat better and track progress that attributes to guaranteed results for every client.

Whether you’re already active and you want to take your fitness to the next level, or you have never exercised a day in your life, we can provide the professional accountability needed to help you achieve and maintain wellness for life.

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