Tom After
Tom Before - in the middle
Tom Steps Into our Wellness Spotlight after a 35 pound weight loss.
Testimonial
At CAEC we have taken a very aggressive position on helping employees be the best in understanding responsibilities of their jobs, making opportunities to grow in their careers and encouraging good physical and mental health. As an electric distribution provider our experience is not health & wellness, so we sought expertise in nutrition, physiology and exercise. We were looking for a "Wellness Coach" who could help all 127 employees develop individual plans to build their physical fitness and lifestyle goals around. We needed someone who could help anyone at any level- from those who had never been physically active to others who have an aggressive exercise regimen and everyone in-between. We needed an exercise system that helped people learn about physical activity beyond machines and one that increased flexibility as well as strength. Although we have just begun the process, in a little over a month, the employees are buzzing about doing things they did not think possible and they're excited about using kettlebells and their own body weight. Mark has shown an ability to work with folks at all levels and encourage them to do their best and improve; all the while cheering them each step of the way. He provides precise training, watches each participant closely and makes sure they are making an effort at their appropriate level. Time will tell, but I think Mark has gotten us off to a great start and is introducing many to the Russian Kettlebell world.
On a personal note Mark has also worked with all three of my children and me for the past couple of years, providing instruction and development at a level I could not be more pleased with. The instruction helped our son, now nineteen, walk onto a D1 college football team last year and handle their workout regimen appropriately. Our girls now sixteen and fourteen, have swum and played basketball. Their stamina, strength and agility have improved remarkably. At 51, I feel better than I have in years. Due to illness, my workouts fell off for several months, but mark's instruction and encouragement has me back on track and excited about tackling a well planned workout.
Tom, CEO; Central Alabama Electric Cooperative; Prattville, AL
