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iFIT Member Highlight: Stuart Selden

Meet iFIT member Stuart Selden!

Stuart was ready to make a lasting change in his life when he first joined iFIT in 2020. Since then, he's embarked on an incredible journey, including a massive solo backpacking trip! Stuart shared his experience of total transformation, along with the part iFIT played in helping him achieve his goals.

Stuart’s Story

I purchased a ProForm 9000 treadmill last year when I knew I would be working from home and needed to give myself more options to get fit. Walking from my bedroom to the computer room to the kitchen wasn't going to cut it. I was unhappy with my weight and struggled to stick with my health goals. This was all about to change! Since my treadmill became the newest member of the family, I’ve made considerable progress. I quit diet soda for the first time in 20 years and now look forward to every training session. I even planned and completed a 45-mile, solo backpacking trip, where I climbed from 5,000 to over 12,000 feet. I would NEVER have been able to do that in my previous condition.

My mind and body are now fully focused, and I’m capable of movement to reach heights I’d only dreamt of. I still have further to go on my journey. I'm not at the finish line, but I'm confident I can get there because I have the tools I need to be successful. It's all thanks to the conditioning I get from iFIT, the motivational trainers that push me, and the one-of-a-kind virtual immersion that keeps me coming back for more!

Here's to many more years with my iFIT family and everyone working behind the scenes to make this a health-improving experience!

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Who is your favorite iFIT Trainer?

John Peel!

Did you use any specific iFIT workout series to train for your backpacking trip?

I followed a lot of programs over the months, but the one that stood out to me was John Peel’s Alps Beginner Series. Immersing myself in the alpine scenery and listening to John Peel's positive instructions made it easy to stay motivated and keep my mind on the goal: climbing big mountains. I also participate in iFIT's monthly Challenges, which are always fun and keep me connected with the large iFIT community.

What's your favorite part about iFIT?

I can't pick just a single favorite thing. It is truly the entire package that makes iFIT so crucial to my health and physical fitness. The machine is the opening act; I know I'm going to burn calories if I use it. The software and all of these amazing programs open up an entirely new world to explore virtually. Beach? Mountains? City? What wonders of the world do I have the pleasure of viewing while I train during my next workout?

Then, there are the trainers. What a fantastic group of people that iFIT has assembled to help me along this journey. They are always so positive, friendly, motivating, and truly welcome you into the iFIT family. This, of course, wouldn't be possible without the dedicated effort of everyone on the iFIT team working both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. It's the total package!

To sum it up: I love how iFIT takes the guesswork out of the fitness equation. When I turn my treadmill on, I know I'm going to have a fun workout, improve my health, and be that much closer to reaching my next fitness goal.

How long have you been an iFIT member?

I've been an iFIT member since April 2020. That means we are coming up on our first anniversary together! Hmm...what gift should I get my treadmill?

iFit member Stuart Selden completes a hiking workout

Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFIT assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article. Always follow the safety precautions included in the owner’s manual of your fitness equipment.

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Dash to the Finish Challenge: End the Year Strong with iFIT

We’ve reached the final stretch in iFIT’s Finish Strong journey, a three-month commitment to staying active, motivated, and focused through the end of the year. You’ve built your consistency, and now it’s time for the grand finale: the Dash to the Finish Challenge.This month is all about pushing to the finish line while celebrating how far you’ve come. Embrace the season, whether you’re walking through the holiday markets in Germany or feeling the Jingle Bell Burn in the iFIT Studio.It’s time to finish strong!Complete the workouts from your selected Challenge level by December 31, 2025 and you’ll earn this digital reward for your Trophy Case. Here are this month’s Challenges:Treadmill and elliptical workoutsWalking and Running: Finish strong this month with walks and runs! You’ll explore the famous holiday markets in Germany with Casey Gilbert, complete holiday-themed walks and runs in the iFIT Studio with Ashley Paulson, John Peel, Richard Biglia, Jesse Corbin, Pearl Fu, and Jonnie Gale, walk across a glacier in Argentina with John Peel, and wrap things up in Nepal with Ang Tshering Lama.Join the Dash to the Finish Challenge: Walk & RunCycling WorkoutsCycling: Cycle to the finish line this month! iFIT Trainer John Wessling will lead you through an interval ride and an endurance ride alongside a dog sled team in Alaska. Then, you’ll head to Colorado with iFIT Trainer Keith Gabel to explore the Devil’s Thumb Resort. Finally, iFIT Trainer Ashley McIvor will join you in Norway for a HIIT ride and strength ride that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.Join the Dash to the Finish Challenge: CyclingRower WorkoutsRowing: iFIT Trainers Alex Gregory and Susan Francia will take you on an epic adventure this month! Join Alex in Wales for endurance and speed rowing workouts, then head to Canada for quick but effective training with Susan, focused on HIIT, power, and endurance.Join the Dash to the Finish Challenge: RowingStrength workoutsStrength: Build strength in the iFIT Studio and in Iceland this month! Catch the incredible dynamic duos of Hannah Eden and Paulo Barreto, John Peel and Ashley Paulson, and Hannah and Ashley, and a solo workout with Shannon Cooper for fun, holiday-themed workouts. iFIT Trainer Jonnie Gale will round things out with two strength-focused workouts in the stunning backdrop of Iceland.Join the Dash to the Finish Challenge: StrengthDisclaimer: The primary purpose of this blog post is to inform and entertain. Nothing on the post constitutes or is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided on the blog is solely at your own risk. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and please consult your doctor or other health care provider before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information available on this blog. iFIT assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article. Always follow the safety precautions included in the owner’s manual of your fitness equipment.

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iFIT Member Highlight: Stuart Selden

Stuart’s Story

Who is your favorite iFIT Trainer?

Did you use any specific iFIT workout series to train for your backpacking trip?

What's your favorite part about iFIT?

How long have you been an iFIT member?

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