Lack of time, lack of motivation and lack of results – these are the reasons why most people don’t begin or stick with an exercise program. The goal of the caring personal trainers at Gables Fitness is to customize a fitness and health plan that works within your schedule and budget and motivates you to achieve your desired results.

“With the right program, your health goals can be met in three 30 to 45-minute sessions each week,” said Glenn Greer, coowner of Gables Fitness. “Our workout techniques and training tools are incredibly time-efficient, giving you muscle tone, aerobic fitness and flexibility in a short workout. The goal-focused coaching of the trainer ensures the proper intensity level and progression to achieve the desired results, which are difficult to accomplish on your own or at a commercial fitness center.”

Gables Fitness offers one-on-one personal training sessions for men and women, boot camps for women at four locations throughout Miami, and physical therapy for those recovering from an injury. Nutritional education, an essential component to any weight loss program, also is taught to clients through seminars or one-on-one sessions.

“We’re one of the few studios around that offers nutritional guidance, exercise training and physical therapy all under one roof,” said Greer.

Greer and co-owner, Luis Behar, started Gables Fitness seven years ago. Both have over 13 years experience in the fitness industry and have helped thousands of people to achieve their fitness goals. Greer, Behar and the four other trainers at Gables Fitness are all certified and keep their skills sharp with continuing education courses and seminars.

One-on-one personal training sessions are held at the 3,000 square foot Gables Fitness facility, located on Valencia Avenue in Coral Gables. The facility has nine cardio machines, every piece of fitness equipment imaginable and according to Greer, “no intimidation factor and boundless motivation.”

One-on-one personal training sessions will include resistance training, progressive cardio routines and nutritional education. “In weight loss, if one of these elements is missing, the results will be limited,” said Greer.

Clients may sign-up for the 30-day oneon- one personal training program, allowing them the opportunity to “test-drive” their commitment, or the 90-day transformation program. Personal training sessions can be so many different things, and that’s what makes them so personal.

“Many of our clients haven’t exercised in years and don’t know where to start. We can help you set goals, motivate without intimidation and yet hold you accountable, and provide training in body position, motion path, movement rhythm and breathing pattern so you will see performance increases and changes in your body.”

Greer stresses that progression and program updates are essential to achieve results in a fitness program. “Same resistance + same reps + same routine = No Results.”

Gables Fitness offers Boot Camp for women at four different locations throughout Miami, including Fred B. Harnett Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables; Pinecrest Gardens in Pinecrest; Village Green Park in Key Biscayne and The Dance Gallery at 4840 SW 72 Avenue in Miami. Sessions are one hour long and are offered at various times in the morning and evening at each location. Greer says that at a Gables Fitness Boot Camp, there is no intimidation and he and the other trainers are empathetic, patient and caring. To find a Boot Camp time that fits your schedule, visit www.gablesfitness.com . “Women are doing exercises that they’ve never done before or haven’t done in years,” said Greer. “These camps are for everyone at every level and no matter when you start, you can do this program. The trainers are motivating, the women are inspiring and the camaraderie is priceless. The motto here is to make you better than you were the first day or the first week.”

Gables Fitness also offers combined physical therapy and personal training sessions to clients recovering from injury.

Felipe Otero, owner and director of Miami Orthopedics Rehab and Fitness, can help clients return to full function while also educating them on the importance of health and wellness. Otero has over ten years experience helping individuals achieve their fitness goals.

“The physical therapist and personal trainer combination provides clients with extra assurance that the exercise does not aggravate their injury, it helps in the healing process,” explained Greer.

Gables Fitness Personal Training Studio is located at 112 Valencia Avenue in Coral Gables. To commit to be fit, schedule your first one-on-one personal training session or sign up for a Boot Camp near you by calling 305-461-1090 or visiting www.gablesfitness.com

South Miami Police Department’s Explorer Post 256 was awarded first place overall in the 2010 annual competition of South Florida Explorer Posts, hosted and sponsored by the Hialeah Police Department. The group competed against sixteen agencies from Dade and Broward Counties over a three day period to take the top position and are now preparing for the national competition being held in Atlanta in July.

“This is the first time that this Explorer Post has been awarded first place in the local competition and the group’s very first time going to nationals,” said Detective Michael Weissberg of the South Miami Police Department. “They’ve worked extremely hard for this honor.”

A grueling training and drill schedule paid off as Explorer Post 256 took first place during the competition in Crime Scene Investigations and second place honors for Domestic Violence Investigation and Drill Team. Consistently high scores in other competition mock scenarios, such as Search and Arrest Procedures, Burglary in Progress, Traffic Stops and Traffic Crash procedures, also led to the overall first place designation.

“They worked all throughout the year and then trained for 16 days straight prior to the competition,” Detective Weissberg said. “They set up their own training schedule and devoted their entire spring break and several weekends to prepare.”

Detective Weissberg, along with Detectives Joseph Mendez and Lisa King and Sergeant Jesus Aguiar of the South Miami Police Department, are the Post Advisors for Explorers Post 256 and hold weekly meetings to train the group in different aspects of police work. Like a police department, Explorers has a rank structure that is determined by seniority and performance. The esteemed group includes Major Christofer Zambrana, Captain Elba Beltran, Lieutenant Jerome Blain and Sergeants Jasmina Diaz, David Celis and Richard Perez.

Throughout the year, Explorers meet at least twice weekly for meetings and training at the South Miami Bethel/Gibson Community Center and police station. The group also assists the South Miami Police Department with security detail at many community events such as Santa’s Parade of Elves, the South Miami Rotary Art Festival and the Special Olympics.

“At our Thursday meetings, we focus on leadership and review the law and criminal procedures,” said Detective Mendez. “Then on Fridays, we set up scenarios and evaluate the team on how well they carried out the task.”

Explorers Post 256 was founded in 1981 by Perry Turner, a South Miami Police Captain at that time, and Carlos Arboleya, a prominent Miami businessman who is also the past president of the Boy Scouts of America South Florida Council and current board member of the local, regional and national boards of the Boy Scouts of America.

Chartered in the 1980s by the South Florida Council of The Boy Scouts of America and Learning for Life, Explorers are comprised of high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement, fire service, military and other leadership professions. “Participants must attend the weekly meetings, pay charter dues, follow the rules, maintain good grades and demonstrate hard work, discipline and dedication,” commented Major Michael Mills of the South Miami Police Department.

Detective Weissberg added, “This group does all of their own fundraising to pay charter dues and attend these competitions. It’s extremely rewarding to be a part of inspiring these young men and women to be the best that they can be.”

Chris Johnson of the South Miami Police Department is an Explorer success story. He was an Explorer for three years, went on to become an advisor for the group after his high school graduation and then attended the Police Academy to become a police officer.

“We hope that out of this current group, we will have one or two future South Miami police officers,” added Detective Weissberg.

For more information on the South Miami Police Explorers Program, call 305-663-6308 or visit online at < www.smpolice.org >.