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Running Program Week 6

During the last 5 columns we’ve discussed general running guidelines to help you design a running program to prepare you for the local, popular runs, the Portland Marathon and the Girlfriends Run for a Cure that will have thousands of runners and walkers participating from around the Northwest this fall. Last week, we discussed the importance of strengthening your feet as…

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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…

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Spring Makeover Challenge – Week 5

When it comes to your health and fitness goals, there are a lot of different ways to achieve the same results.  At Northwest Personal Training, we host an annual Spring Makeover Challenge when our clients and trainers compete against each other using different approaches to maximize fat loss in a 6 week period. So far in this…

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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…

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Use It Or Lose It

The old adage “use it or lose it” appears to ring true in almost all areas of your general health and fitness. You just can’t store the benefits associated with a healthy lifestyle. Here are some areas that may be affected by neglect: Cardio-Respiratory Fitness: If you don’t challenge your heart, your aerobic capacity will…

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Fall in LOVE…With Fitness!

  With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the LOVE bug has struck many making it a great opportunity to address the benefits of working out together with your special someone.  Spending quality time with your honey will help to keep you both healthy and fit and will benefit all areas of your life including your…

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Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Ten

Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Ten Now we move on to Step Ten in the effort to achieve your goals and dream life, but first let’s review the first 9 steps….see below: Step 1: Lay out your goals Step 2: Get physical Step 3: Eating like a champion Step 4: Realize your potential Step 5: Be positive…

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Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Nine

Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Nine We have moved on to Step 9 of your mission to achieve your goals and dream life, but first you may want to view the previous steps: Step 1: Lay out your goals Step 2: Get physical Step 3: Eating like a champion Step 4: Realize your potential Step 5: Be…

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Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Eight

Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step #8 We have moved on to Step 8 of your mission to achieve your goals and dream life. You can view all previous issues here: Step 1: Lay out your goals Step 2: Get physical Step 3: Eating like a champion Step 4: Realize your potential Step 5: Be positive Step 6: Surround…

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