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The 5 Levels of FLO



5 Levels of FLO
The purpose of this article is to introduce everyone to the 5 Levels of FLO. This is a system that we have developed to train our Athlete’s both physically and mentally. Obviously we have not placed our exercise library on here due to the fact that it would be entirely too long.  So instead we placed our level system for the Athletes below.  
            For each new level the Athlete gets a new exercise library to chose from, a new color band and a book to read (this is the mental part of training). The goal is for the Athlete to reach the highest level of training as you would a black belt in martial arts.  The exercises progressively get harder and more intense with each new level.  
So where is there room for the Fun training at FLO?
            Many clients come to FLO because the amount of fun they have during each session. We still include our wacky FLObata’s and 5 min of Fun into our training sessions. Our goal was to find a way to be efficient and fun at the same time. We believe we have done just that.  So here is the brief description of the levels:

Level 1:  DEVELOP
            You are dedicated to working on correcting muscular imbalances, developing basic lifting skills, and setting personal goals. In this phase you will develop a solid foundation that sets the tone for the rest of your training.

Level 2: IMPROVE
            Your focus is on Improving all the moves you have Developed from level one. You will also look to Improve in all areas of life (school, relationships, sports,etc).  As you Improve physically be aware of the mental changes that occur as well. This thirst for improvement should stay with you throughout your training. Prepare to Compete.


Level 3: COMPETE
            You have Developed the tools, Improved your skills and are now ready to COMPETE. Your mindset will be that of a Competitor. The workouts and exercises will get harder at this level so you will be Competing against yourself.  You should view all life challenges as Competition that you will overcome. Prepare to Excel.

Level 4: EXCEL
                                 By this point you have Developed the ability to Improve and Compete. It is now time to Excel. Being ordinary is no longer an option for you, you want to be Extraordinary! At this stage you will Excel at all exercises and aspects of training. You are one step closer to Conquering all Challenges!
Level 5: CONQUER

                                 At this point of training you have Developed skills, Improved on those skills, Competed using those skills, Excelled with those skills and you are now ready to Conquer. Nothing can stand in your way now.  Once you are done with this level of training, you will have the confidence, self discipline, and mental focus to Conquer any challenge in your way and Finish Strong! It is now your duty to be a Leader and help others get through the levels. We never achieve anything alone.

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