H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
THE DYNAMIC DUO OF HEALTH JROGUN MOTIVATION AND FITNESS TRAINING GET TO THE CORE OF GOOD LIVING BY D. SHENELL REED
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eing physically fit is not the sole basis of our health—it takes having a strong mind and spirit, too. While you may know what to do to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you often are challenged knowing where or how to start. That’s where James and Vincent come in. This dynamic duo of health has the right formula to get you on your way to well-being. “Mind, body and soul are all supposed to be on one accord,” said James Randall, the fitness director at Jrogun Motivation and Fitness in Orlando. In 2015, Randall, a former truck driver, came off the road to chart a new path for his community and fuel his passion of caring for seniors. “Depending on where people are in their health journey, I try to implement a positive message (of inspiration) for moving forward. ‘Do you have grandkids or kids you want to see? Are there things in life you want to be around for?’ I build a personal relationship with them.” That part is important, because the more comfortable his fitness class members are, the more they talk. Their stories of success inspire others in the class to achieve their fitness goals. Soon, members may start walking together outside of class, which is something Randall encourages. “We were raised as a family and we know it takes a village—we want to get back to that mindset of doing things as a group and get out and walk together,” he says. “Before you know it, you have walked three or four miles easily because you’re concentrating on the conversation (or music). The walk is decompressing your mental state of mind which starts at the top and works its way all the way down to your body—inside and out.” While Randall gets the people moving with tailored plans, his partner, Vincent Thomas, is focused on what they put inside their bodies. A Cornell University-trained plant-based nutrition expert, Thomas researched ways to help people reverse illness. The advice: restrict diets to fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, most people he meets do not want to take that plunge until they are seriously ill. “The light comes on, on the dashboard, but until the car stops, generally they are not going to pay attention to that indicator if the car is still running. Everything seems to be operable,” he said using an automobile reference to illustrate people’s reluctance to eat healthily. However, when their doctors have warned that long-term illness or even death is imminent, most seek ways to turn it around. “In those cases, I have very little resistance to what needs to be done. When somebody knows they have an issue that needs to be addressed, they are going to be more proactive about doing it.” Understanding that cutting meat altogether may be a long process for some, Thomas often advises his clients to take small steps and reduce meat-eating to three or four meals per week—to start. Both experts, Randall and Thomas, take a personal approach to construct a plan that is right for you. The recent pandemic has persuaded them
Vincent Thomas and James Randall offer wellness plans at Jrogun Motivation and Fitness Training
to develop online programs, so now you can start getting healthy with a mere click. A healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic disease and longterm illness. Knowing you are taking the right steps for your well-being is important for your self-esteem and self-image. With plans for seniors, athletes and groups, healthy living is within your reach at Jrogun. Call Jrogun Motivation and Fitness Training today at 407-723-9660 or visit the website at www.jrogun.com. ONYX MAGAZINE 21
