Shape Up with Sherri

Monitor Your HEART!

At Northwest Personal Training, we have recently implemented a new system called Fit-Metrix which tracks our clients’ heart rate during workouts, time in each training zones, calories burned and more. As trainers, it allows us to immediately adjust workout intensity based on our clients’ goals and their body’s response to the exercise. It also allows us to…

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Train to Run APPLETREE – Week 6

It’s Race Week! Time flies when you’re having fun! You will experience a lot of adrenaline and feed off the energy of others at the race but continue to listen to your body and know that you’ve done the work to get you to the finish line. If you haven’t registered yet, hurry so you…

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Train to Run APPLETREE – Week 5

We have 2 weeks left to get you to the finish line. Remember that half the battle is your mindset. So get your mind straight and believe that you can get to the finish line and I’ll see you at the finish line to place your medal around your neck!…

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Train to Run APPLETREE – Week 4

Are you feeling stronger? The program probably doesn’t feel easier because as you’re getting more fit, I’m making the program harder as you progress. We are three weeks in and ready to advance the program to get you to the finish line of the APPLETREE Sunset 5K or Half Marathon. Remember to listen to your body and…

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Train to Run APPLETREE – Week 3

We are two weeks in and ready to progress towards the finish line of the APPLETREE Sunset 5K/10K or Half Marathon. Remember, for those new to running, if you need to progress more slowly, that’s okay. You know your body better than anyone so if you need to adjust the programming to fit how your body is…

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Train to Run APPLETREE: Week 2

Hopefully, you’ve survived week one of the APPLETREE Training program and are now ready to progress. For those new to running, fifteen seconds of running at a time isn’t too bad, but as we increase this week, if you need to back off a bit that’s ok too. You could make the increase for as long as you can…

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Train to Run APPLETREE

Vancouver is hosting the Inaugural APPLETREE Marathon, Half Marathon and Sunset 5K/10K on Saturday and Sunday September 15th & 16th with a “Run through History” theme and the Columbian newspaper is the Media sponsor for this event. The start/finish line will be on Officer’s Row in front of the historical Grant House and will travel through the…

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Cross-Train Your Way to Your BEST Self

Last weekend I participated in a Paddleboard Triathlon, something I’ve never done before. We started racing on Paddleboards, then transitioned to a bike and finished with a run. It was an incredible full body workout incorporating lower body, upper body, core and balance. It reminded me of how important it is to cross-train….

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Summer Nutrition

Summers can be so busy with vacations, travel, sports’ clinics and camps, camping, and more. This makes it difficult to stick to a healthy eating plan. Here’s some ideas for summers on the go: Try these balanced, quick breakfast options: Fruit, fruit, fruit – that’s the beauty of summer. Everything is in season and it tastes…

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