Our annual 6 week Spring Makeover Challenge allows our clients to participate in a fun, friendly team competition to help them shed that extra winter layer that most of us put in during the cold, dark rainy days. Each of our trainers recruit team members and we all compete against each other to see who can…
Spring Makeover Challenge – Week 4
Our annual Spring Makeover Challenge allows our clients to participate in a fun, friendly team competition to help them shed that extra winter layer that most of us put in because it’s colder, darker and days are shorter. Each of our trainers have teams and we all compete against each other to see who can…
Spring Makeover Challenge – Week 3
There are a lot of different ways to achieve the same results. That’s why during our annual Spring Makeover Challenge, our trainers and their teams compete against each other to see who can shed the greatest amount of body fat in 6 weeks using different approaches. So far in this series, I’ve shared with you 2…
Spring Makeover Challenge – Week 2
Last week, I shared with you Derrick DeLay’s “Interval Diet” approach to maximizing fat loss during our Spring Makeover challenge. It basically requires you consume a super healthy, low calorie diet Monday through Friday and then eat whatever you want on the weekends in combination with some cardio and weight training. If that approach doesn’t work for…
You Don’t Have To Wear Spandex!
You don’t have to wear spandex, spend hours at the gym or take up running to be active! There are lots of ways to be active. Walk the children or grandchildren to school, then jog home Push the mower with extra vigor Get an exercise DVD — and use it! Speed up the housework —…
Get Results For New Years
It doesn’t matter whether you’re going to be celebrating in Times Square, Las Vegas, Sydney or Maui — you’re going to want to look your very best to bring in the new year. We’ve only got five weeks, so we’ve got to get to it. But I’m also aware of the fact that we’re heading…
Proactive Thanksgiving!
It’s estimated that the average American can consume 5,000-plus calories on Thanksgiving Day. Most people enjoy a bigger-than-usual breakfast, Thanksgiving meal — and we can’t forget the leftovers later in the evening. Now if you were an Olympic athlete, this wouldn’t be too much of a problem. But since the only activity most people do…
Take Control Of Your Fitness Goals – Here’s How!
The kids are back in school, summer vacations are over and I know that many of you are starting to think about refocusing on your fitness goals. That is great news and I am here to help. Here at Northwest Personal Training we strongly encourage our clients to set fitness goals, but the way we…
Exercises for soccer players
Soccer players are amazing athletes possessing exceptional speed, agility and kicking, jumping and throwing power. The following drills will enhance performance in all components of the game. Click on the link below for photos and descriptions of all exercises. http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/may/07/exercises-to-help-soccer-players-enhance-their-ski/ …
Exercises for baseball players
Baseball, a favorite American summer activity for kids and adults, requires speed, throwing power and batting strength. Click on the link below to learn exercises to enhance performance and minimize injury. http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/apr/30/baseball-conditioning-aids-game-cuts-aches/ Yours in health and fitness, Sherri…