Sign up for a free special
report & fit tips
Mission Statement
"My mission is to help motivate you to achieve a fit and healthy lifestyle...you are never too old to start!"
|
|
September 19, 2008
Well, my Valley Women’s Network Makeover has come to an end. That doesn’t mean though that my work outs with Alison will!!
I can honestly say I have not looked so fit since I was in my 20’s! All the inches I lost have left me with a sleeker & more toned body….I Love to Flex my Muscles!!! LOL
I have included in my Blog, the excerpt from the PowerPoint Presentation I did for the Valley Women’s Network to thank Alison for her gift of being my personal trainer since June. I am looking forward to Alison being my work out buddy for a very long, long time. She is THE BEST!! I Feel (and Look) 10 Years Younger…..THANKS ALISON!!
“My goals with Alison were to become more flexible, to have more core & muscle strength & to loose 5 lbs. I met & exceeded my goals with her.
Alison provided me with a pedometer, a lifestyle/fitness journal and hours & hours of a well rounded fitness regime that was fun & full of encouragement. Alison has a very cozy setting for her work out studio
in her home, complete with great music & all the equipment you find in a gym.
Alison is an incredible personal trainer who is a joy to be with. She is highly motivating & is very conscientious about knowing her client & their limitations & capabilities with
regards to their fitness training. I always left Alison’s studio sweating, feeling energetic & better about myself.
I would recommend Alison to any person wanting to get back into shape or to hone their fitness goals to reach their own potential. She truly is the best work out buddy you could ask for!
Check out Alison’s website, read her newsletter and if you want proof after the slide show of the great results you can get with Alison, I dare you to come challenge me in an arm wrestle!!!”
August 24, 2008
July 15, 2008
July 15, 2008
It’s been awhile since I have written in Alison’s Blog for her Ab Training Web Site……could it be that I am so CRAZY BUSY!!! But in a good way!!
I have been involved in my Valley Women’s Network Extreme Make Over now for just over a month & WHAT A BLAST!!!
Alison has not only been an incredible fitness trainer to me but a wonderful listener & friend. We have some good laughs in between moving from jumping Jacks to bicep curls to some cardio on the treadmill.
The thing I like best about my work outs, is the fantastic way I feel after my hour with Alison. I can arrive at her fitness studio with a splitting head ache, grouchy as a bear, stressed out or just plain tired and Alison is very sensitive and reads my mood, puts me through the circuit and always makes me laugh and feel like a million bucks when I leave!! The other wonderful benefit is that I know I am in better shape than I have been in several years. I’ve lost some weight & my clothes are definitely looser. We will be doing measurements soon for our half way mark & I am eager to see how many inches I have lost.
Next week I will be starting a new routine….I am hoping for less skipping…I hate skipping….and more jumping Jacks…..WAY more fun!!! Just kidding, I am having a great time working out & getting fit with Alison. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a trainer!!
My Personal Coach, Coaching with Cathy Clark, well she doesn’t have to put up with as much complaining from me about doing more sit ups and I am finding my weekly coaching sessions with her to be invaluable both for my personal and professional life. Cathy is a sensitive, empathetic and extremely knowledgeable person who has helped me put the zing back in my step. Cathy is extremely resourceful and offers me countless ideas and positive affirmations about myself that have enabled me to get over a tough start of the summer. My work outs with her are of an intellectual and emotional nature and I am loving it!!
I have received a handful of the gifts from the other generous ladies who contributed to the Make Over….my Mary Kay products from Meredith Miller are doing my skin wonders….no more rash!! My yoga gear from Marilyn Cross gets worn maybe a little too much because it is so comfy! Wendy Ratel gave me some Sportzgems from her Diamond Diva Designz collection that remove moisture & odor & I can tolerate my gym bag and runners after three work outs a week! Dr. Brenna Jacks, my naturopath from Health By Choice, is an absolute sweetheart. I SO look forward to my sessions with her every other week. She is so easy to talk to and I enjoy the Acupuncture which is helping me in getting great results with an elbow injury, my rash & being able to sleep more! Virginia Smith of Harmony Healing & I have met twice for my Reiki sessions & I am very much looking forward to my next visit later this month!
Carol Tulpar adorned me with a beautiful powder pink SILK nightie last week at the Valley Women’s Network lunch……I have never had silk PJ’s…what can I say…..they are heavenly!! I have to admit, I have been using Hilda Bain’s Bejio purse and Holly Steiner’s stunning & unique necklace and bracelet already….All in All I think…..and so does my mirror….that I look like a million bucks!!!
I am so looking forward to my other treatments over the next month and a half…….cooking lessons with Angie Quaale at Well Seasoned, my meeting with Trish Fedewich-Notary Public, getting my hair done with Rona Brewin-Hair Friendly, my facial & pedicure this week with Tammy’s Esthetics and my manicure on my birthday with my two wonderful daughters and Janice…my best buddy….at the end of the month with Diane Nicolls at Body Escentials Boutique & Spa! Angela Tunner, The Renaissance Gourmet & I will be meeting soon to start my 12 hour transformation in my kitchen…I hope she is up for a challenge, as well, lets say, I am quite challenged in the kitchen!! After my big move to my new digs, over the August long week end, I am going to book my hot stone massage with April Farrell of Angelscent Aromatherapy…..ohhh ahhhh!!!
Well, that’s what I call a thorough Blog entry…how about you Alison?? Thanks to all the wonderful ladies from Valley Women’s Network who are helping me with my Make Over. It is a gift I will never forget!!
July 6, 2008
Karen is almost ready to start a new program. She says that she’s just starting to figure this one out, and now I’m telling her that she’s almost ready for a new one!
She asked me to explain why we have to change. The reason is , to make progress towards your fitness goals it’s important to change how you do things periodically. Typically at about the six to eight week mark. At this point, your body has adapted to your routine and you will notice a slow down in your progression – or, a plateau……so, we change the program to make your body re-adapt to the new routine, and therefore make progress again.
So, in about another two to three weeks, a new program for Karen!
She begged me not to make ask her to skip rope again, but it’s a great cardio workout, so I think she should continue with it…what do you think? Should Karen skip?
OK, so it feels like week one again because I missed a whole week due to a very bad cold. I really missed my work outs with Alison while I was off sick. I was really into the routine of getting to her gym and getting rid of the days stress & frustrations!
Alison was very accommodating to me the first day back & could tell I was not 100% back to my healthy (crazy) self!!
We ran my circuit twice on Wednesday with some extra encouragement from Alison & even some extra weight. She thought I didn’t notice, but my sharp eye & my muscles didn’t miss the switch in heavier weights!! Nice try Alison!!!
Having a personal trainer for the first time ever is very cool. Having someone count sit ups and keep me moving is great. Alison pushes me but always checks that I am OK. She makes the work out fun & I gotta say, I sure am feeling….and looking better!!
June 9, 2008
June 2, 2008
Well, here we are in week one of the Valley Women’s Network extreme makeover, and I’m very excited! Karen has completed her first week, and she is pumped and ready for more!
 We started last Wednesday with a discussion of Karen’s goals, and what she wants to achieve, then we took some measurements, so we can better track her progress over the next few months. She’s so motivated….it’s really going to be fun training her! We even discussed the possibility of doing the Grouse Grind later this summer……………….feel free to join us on that one! I’ll keep you posted as to when that will happen.
Karen’s progress will also be followed by her business partner, Janice of Spectrum Presentations. Janice will follow Karen to her various appointments with other members of the VWN who have also donated their services, and on the second Wednesday of September, at our monthly luncheon, they will present their video of Karen’s transformation.
|
Karen’s Comments
Well, time for another Blog entry!
Alison has had me on my new program for 3 weeks now. I LOVE IT!!!
At first I thought there is no way I could do the circuit once, but I have already worked up to going through it twice in my hour work out. I always start on the treadmill for a 20 minute cardio….complete with hills and moving at 4.0 mph.
Then Alison gets me right into the more advanced exericises that are not only a great challenge, but
feel so good when I am finished them.
What a great coach Alison is!! I love the way she always counts down how many more presses or squats I need to do, & when she sees me straining she really encourages me to finish my set of 15. Alison has a way with words & really helps me to believe in myself that I can Do It, & I REALLY CAN!!
Alison is always checking my posture & positioning when I am lifting the weights or doing leg squats to ensure I am not straining my neck or lower back. She will use her hands on my shoulders or arms to keep them in the correct position. She has taught me the correct alignment for every exercise
& I now realise how often when I did try lifting weights in the past, that I was not getting the full benefits from my work out.
Alison still has me doing Jumping Jacks & skipping & like her newsletter says, it is a great work out (as much as I hate to admit it…I know I will be buying myself a skipping rope to keep my legs in shape!!)
Thanks Alison!!!