Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. This time of year always seems to motivate people to start taking better care of their health. We start to experience some good weather and people head outdoors in swarms walking, hiking, cycling or just playing with their kids at the park. But not only…
Do You Need a Rest Day?
Recently, I was lying in bed and it was raining outside. I was scheduled for a workout but I was having a hard time leaving my warm bed to head outside into the cold, wet day. As I lay there having a difficult time finding the motivation, I was asking myself if I was being lazy…
Back to School, Back to YOU!
HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!! Now that kids are back in school, it’s a great opportunity to focus on you and your health and fitness. At Northwest Personal Training, we know that…. ……committing to a health and fitness program is as much mental as it is physical. Setting up your lifestyle to promote success is key. Figuring out…
Know Better So You Can Be Better!
It’s hard to do better if you don’t know better! So part of the….. …..process of achieving any goal is to learn as much as you can about the process. In terms of becoming as healthy as you can, start to become a student of nutrition, fitness, exercise, your body…The beauty of learning is it…
Move That Body
It’s hard to be great if you don’t feel great. It’s hard to live your best life and achieve all your dreams if you’re not at your physical best. Unfortunately, more than half of our population is overweight or obese and out of shape. The International Obesity released a report that says we expend about 500-800 calories…
Body Image Blues
As a professional in the fitness industry, I hear too often people who refer negatively to parts of their body…. “My legs are so fat!” “My butt is so big!” “I wish I could lose this muffin top!” What is sad are the people who get caught in the thought process of “If I could…
Super Busy But Still Fit!
It seems that most people in our society report they are busier than ever and are having a difficult time managing work, family, social, fitness and more. In fact, a self-reported lack of time is the number one reason someone won’t start or will stop an exercise program. There just doesn’t seem to be enough…
The January Fitness Rush
Here are some typical questions that a lot of people have during the January Fitness Rush: My husband and I started a workout program and he is losing so much more fat than I am. We seem to be doing the same amount of exercise and both eating well, but the fat is just falling off him. …
Choosing The Right Gym!
The biggest surge in Fitness Club memberships is always January! After resolving to become more fit and healthy, many people will rely on the assistance of a health club to help get in shape. Unfortunately, according to IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sports Association, 35% of people who join a fitness club quit each year…
Spring Makeover Challenge – Week 6
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…