Suzanne Brue

December 11, 2022

Creating a Sustainable Fitness Program

Fitness consultant and best-selling author Suzanne Brue discusses how a sustainable program of exercise ultimately depends on its compatibility with your true nature.

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September 8, 2022

Stacey Goldstein, Personal Trainer Interviewed by Suzanne Brue

The 8 Colors of Fitness™ Program is very widely used with personal trainers to help them get to know their clients better. I am very lucky to have a personal trainer who is…

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May 27, 2020

Quick tips for coaching your clients to stay active during COVID

Watch Michelle Joy Kramer, Health Coach, talk with special guest Suzanne Brue of The 8 Colors of Fitness™.

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May 13, 2020

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte and the Macaroni Kid chat

Watch a discussion between Sue Tissinger of YMCA Greater Charlotte and Rebecca Plaisance of the Macaroni kid South Charlotte, discuss how The 8 Colors of Fitness™ can be utilized…

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January 24, 2020

The YMCA of Central Florida talk about The 8 Colors of Fitness™

The YMCA of Central Florida, Orlando, talk about The 8 Colors of Fitness as a tool to help you discover your unique fitness personality and learn about fitness activities that…

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April 17, 2007

Type and Physical Exercise: Which Holds Sway… Job or Play?

Type plays a fascinating and pivotal role in how and why these people exercise. It is a connection I have been studying for six years, as I have interviewed hundreds of fit and…

Research

May 15, 2003

The Feeling Function and Physical Exercise

The feeling function is a rational judging process driven by values that are assigned to all things. The focus is on these subjective values and decisions are made in accordance…

Research

April 15, 2003

The Thinking Function and Physical Exercise

The thinking function is a rational judging function driven by principles of cause and effect. It links ideas through logical connections and is impersonal in its application of…

Research

March 15, 2003

The Intuitive Function and Physical Exercise

To gather information about the connection between type and physical exercise, I have been interviewing individuals of the 16 types who exercise regularly, asking the following…

Research

February 15, 2003

The Sensing Function and Physical Activity

As I suggested in my last article, the difficulty for many people in maintaining an exercise program frequently results from choosing an exercise program that is incompatible with…

Research

Blue

Conscientious, committed, and safety-conscious, Blues approach to exercise is dutiful and without internal debate. They are very tuned in to their bodies, and correct form is essential to them. Steady and methodical, Blues prefer to focus on one thing at a time. They enjoy keeping track of their progress and take comfort in following programs that have been tested and proven effective.

Green

Minimalist and practical, Greens are naturally observant of the physical details and small variations in their environment. The natural world beckons, and Greens easily blend in. Being outside makes them feel alive, so getting their exercise through activities of daily living, including working outside, makes sense. Greens are motivated to maintain a level of fitness so they can participate in the outdoor activities and challenges that are important to them.

Gold

Traditional and conservative in their approach to exercise, Golds avoid trendy fitness fads. With a reverence for tradition and finding comfort in the familiar, Golds seek a balanced life, aiming not to overdo. Golds prefer structure and routine, valuing experience, safety, proven methods, and information from experts. They’re proud of what they do and enjoy sharing the results.

Purple

Disciplined and consistent, Purples approach exercise with an objective, and always with a plan. Purples organize exercise into categories, such as cardio, strength, and flexibility. They are attracted to variety and experiment with different approaches from time to time, but they are soon drawn back to exercise they can make routine. Once they incorporate exercise into their lives, they generally stay with it.

Red

Fast paced and in the moment, Reds love to be where the action is. Reds experience life through their senses, craving stimulation and adventure from the physical world. Moving is natural; physical activity is about being alive. Because Reds are oriented to activity in the physical world, the idea of putting time aside for “exercise” seems tedious and boring unless they are training for a goal with others. Reds understand the importance of fitness and naturally incorporate it in their physically active lifestyle.

Saffron

Playful and spontaneous, Saffrons are attracted to activities that are flexible and convenient. Needing opportunities for self-expression, they tend to lose interest in anything too structured. Easily bored and internally demanding of themselves, Saffrons enjoy challenging activities with the right combination of fun, freedom, and flow. A sense of play is appealing, making fun activities, either solo or alongside like-minded others, a high priority.

Ingenious and opportunistic, Silvers wrap exercise in disguise. Having an alter-native purpose keeps them engaged. Silvers enjoy activities that are convenient, requiring minimal process and planning. They are attracted to new ideas and possibilities and to activities that can be done with others. They enjoy variety and tend to cycle through fitness passions. Alternatively, they might avoid the temptation of novelty and keep their exercise program simple.

Silver

White

Private and self-contained, Whites are attracted to physical activity they can structure at their own pace. Exercise provides alone time for reflection. Jarred by interruptions and chaos, Whites require orderly environments that provide necessary calm. Outdoor settings and familiar paths and activities are appealing. Advanced planning makes it happen.

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