Deneeta Pope and Michael Thompson Use Bar Method to Stay in Shape

(prHWY.com) March 26, 2013 - Chicago, IL -- IT consultant and realtor Deneeta Pope is no stranger to hard work. She knows that the most rewarding things in life require intense discipline, and her life is a testament to this understanding. Michael Thompson is also an avid fitness buff. Deneeta Pope and Michael Thompson established a life of fitness as children.Â Deneeta Pope and Michael Thompson consistently participated in sports activities, swim clubs, and the like. When Deneeta Pope reached college, she was a natural fit on the cheerleading squad at the University of Miami. But the bar method, claims Pope, is a new challenge that she is eager to add to the array of fitness experience that she has. Michael Thompson has been participating in fitness activities his entire life, and now, together, the happy couple work out as a team.

"It's definitely intense," warns Pope, "I've been working out since I was 10 years old and this is definitely an exercise that has put me in better shape than I was when I was a college cheerleader." Deneeta Pope and Michael Thompson both agree that, although strenuous, the end result is well worth the effort. The exercise described by the Chicago-based Deneeta Pope is a series of strenuous, tone-building work-outs that appear similar to pilates or yoga. With great focus on subtle mechanics and exertions of strength, Deneeta Pope and Michael Thompson prove they can stick with any trainer in the fitness center. Not only is the bar method more demanding physically, it requires a much greater level of mental stamina. This is perhaps why Deneeta Pope and Michael Thompson fit right in. They seem to be using their minds, bodies, and souls to the fullest capacity.

If her body of work as an IT consultant and realtor are not inspiring enough, Deneeta Pope's daily work-out regimen will provoke enthusiasm in anyone to live a disciplined life. Waking up before dawn every morning, she heads straight for the gym as soon as she's out of bed. Michael Thompson is also close behind her. "I definitely think the energy that I feel after I leave the gym in the morning stays with me throughout my work day." claims Michael Thompson. Of course, Deneeta Pope and Michael Thompson find being workout partners is a great way to bond, stay in shape, and add a little healthy competition to their marriage.

The same enthusiasm seen in the gym inspires each individual Deneeta Pope comes across at her consulting firm, Excel. "I'm so fortunate to have a boss that is so disciplined and inspiring," says an Excel employee, "I'm emboldened by her work ethic on a daily basis."

Deneeta Pope and Michael Thompson are truly an example of a motivated, goal-oriented team.

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