Different Goals - Same Race: Q & A with Steve & Ronnie

L to R: Steve, Shalece and Ronnie

Trainers Corner: Shalece Hibbert

Steve’s goals of losing weight and training hard for the 2011 Penticton Ironman in Canada, allow me to push him to new limits. He always comes in with the attitude of becoming better. The best changes usually start with a thought. Steve’s determination and drive turn these thoughts into reality.

Ronnie has a slightly different goal.  He wants to gain weight and improve his strength while training for the Penticton Ironman.  I look forward to the challenges from Ronnie because he wants me to push him to his max every time.

Steve and Ronnie each completed the Aquaman Duathlon and the Lake Stevens Triathlon this year.  Both of these guys have a great work ethic and have been easy to lead to their goal. Like Dwight D. Eisenhower said when defining leadership:  The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was your goal when you began your training program?

Steve: To reach 190 pounds. I started my program at 228 pounds and I currently weigh 208.  I
have less than 20 pounds to go, so hopefully I’ll reach it by New Years.

Ronnie: I’ve always had trouble gaining weight. I started my program weighing 135 pounds. I’ve gradually gained weight while training with Shalece.  It’s been great! I am currently up to 150 pounds.

How has Results Personal Training helped to change your life?
Steve: It has helped me become a more active, healthy person over the last few months.  It’s probably the best money I’ve ever spent. Shalece works me harder than I could possibly work myself, so I am constantly testing new limits.

Ronnie: Shalece keeps me on target by holding me accountable to my workout routine.  She shows me new workouts every week that are extremely effective.  They are always tough, but when I’m finished I feel like I really accomplished something.  She also reinforces positive eating habits—a longtime weakness of mine.

Have your personal goals changed since you started training?

Steve: A fit lifestyle has been my personal goal for some time. Now I’m actually achieving it.

Ronnie: My athletic goals haven’t changed much, but I am closer to reaching them.  However, my newly achieved fitness has led me to consider a profession in the fitness industry.  I feel like I would enjoy the work and the people.

Do you view yourself differently now?

Steve: I know that I can do things that I would not have been able to do a few months ago, and my self-esteem is higher.  I still have work to do, but seeing actual results is very motivating.

Ronnie: I feel so much better about myself.  It seems like I get a better response from people on first impressions and I feel like I carry myself with a lot more confidence.

What are the biggest factors that contributed to your success?

Steve: Knowing that Shalece would hold me accountable for whatever I did on a weekend or what I ate when I went out.  And I now have a burning desire to actually do something for myself.

Ronnie: The help from the Tri-City Court Club has been amazing.  I always enjoy my time with my trainer, Shalece. I also have to give a shout out to some of the other trainers. Josh Thompson and Catiana Coghlan have given great advice and also worked with me on some of my racing weaknesses.  Erin Holmes has been great at giving me advice on my swim technique. She makes me feel so welcome every morning when I come in to workout. I have told lots of people that my personal trainer is the best thing I have ever paid for and I maintain that.  It’s amazing to have someone to work with towards your goals.

Do you have any other thoughts or words of inspiration?Steve: “Ever tried.  Ever failed.  No matter what.  Try again.  Fail again.  Fail better”.  –Samuel
Beckett.

Ronnie: I think that everyone has their athletic or physical fitness dreams they want to achieve.  It’s hard to keep motivated on your own.  I recommend getting all the help you can.  You won’t regret it especially after you see the amazing results. I would just like to thank the Tri-City Court Club again.  I have wanted to give triathlons a shot for a long time. I even tried training for one on my own but just couldn’t stay motivated.  Now I’m aiming for the hardest one—an Ironman—and it feels great!

What are your current/future goals?

Steve and Ronnie: To finish the Ironman Triathlon in Penticton, Canada on August 28, 2011.

My training is making a difference: Q & A with Kelly Foster

1) How has Results Personal Training helped to change your life? I like being accountable for appointments and making progress. Catiana and I set goals and she helps me to achieve them. To date I have lost 35 pounds. My goal weight is 150, give or take 10 pounds.

2) Have any of your personal goals changed since you’ve started living a fitness lifestyle? My goals are to be more active and eat better to improve my cholesterol levels, blood pressure and weight. I still have the same goals—but what I have to do to keep achieving them is evolving. Catiana has me to the point where I am fit enough to try different group fitness classes. Three of my goals are: try a 5k, attend Group Ride and do a month of boot camp. The 5k is checked off my list and Catiana is working Group Ride into our training sessions. I still have a long way to go to meet my goal weight. But Catiana helps make sure that I don’t fall back into old habits.

3) Do you view yourself different now? I felt out of place in the Club before, but now I’m starting to feel more physically fit and that I can do things. I want my kids to see me as someone who can accomplish anything. I don’t want them to think that I can’t do something because I’m out of shape.

4) How do you think others view you now? I think others view me as someone who is serious about getting in shape and not just one of those people that go for the month of January or someone who is going to lose interest after a while.

5) What are the biggest factors that you feel contributed to your success? Personal training has made all the difference. If I had started exercising on my own, I would have lost interest or hurt myself. Also, having my family involved in healthier eating and physical activity has contributed greatly to my success. I ran the Spring into Summer Fun Run sponsored by the Club and my whole family participated. We had so much fun! My husband pushed the baby in the stroller and my 3 and 5 year old ran with me for a little while. Plus, my husband does not bring junk food in the house and makes sure that I can attend all the fitness activities that I have scheduled.

6) Do you have any other thoughts or words of inspiration? My health insurance has also been a big part of this process. I visit a health coach and a nutritionist every few weeks. They help plan my diet, suggest fitness tools and talk with me about personal challenges. My plan is to continue long-term due to the amount of weight I need to lose. It is a challenge to make sure that I keep moving forward. I’m afraid to slip backwards.

Family Fitness with RESULTS!

The Merriman family were members of the Club for many years, but felt they weren’t using the facilities enough to justify the expense. So they cancelled their membership. But a desire to pursue a healthier lifestyle inspired them to become members—again. This time their goal was simple: make the Club the place for the entire family to exercise and play together. Bob, his wife Mary Lynn along with their children Steve and Ann, didn’t want to repeat their previous habit of not using the club. So they jumped in with all eight feet. That was in 2005.


Bob started his fitness journey with personal trainer, Brian Wingert. Brian suggested Bob try group personal training 3-4 days per week. “Getting started was the hardest part,” he recalls. Mary Lynn added, “I dreaded being that person in the room who was least in shape! Without my husband, Bob, encouraging me, I wouldn’t have made it to the first class.” It’s a good thing she did. “Now group training is part of our weekly routine,” Bob explains. “Plus it’s an integral part of our social life.”

Steve and Ann each rediscovered their love for physical fitness and started working out on a regular basis. They attended group personal training classes and did private personal training. In the process they encouraged their parents to combine exercise with healthy eating habits. The kids are in college and grad school now and are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle. “Ann helped us to change what we eat,” notes Mary Lynn. “We modified our portion sizes, ate more vegetables and eliminated the junk.” Now when the Meriman’s eat out they look at the menu online ahead of time. Their commitment to healthy eating combined with regular exercise has made a huge impact on their results. Mary Lynn observes: “One without the other would not have been as successful for us.”

Bob credits group personal training and the challenging workouts that were consistently fun, for keeping his interest high over the years. “We would never have worked out as hard or for this long on our own,” he says. “Now I have Boot Camp with Lori and Bosu with Catiana. We’re never bored. All the trainers go above and beyond the call of duty. They encourage, challenge, and educate us while helping us to pursue a balanced lifestyle.”

The results of their efforts speak for themselves. Bob’s extended family has a history of serious heart disease. His desire to avoid this path led to a weight loss of 25 pounds. He toned up and rediscovered his love for running. Mary Lynn avoided the weight gain that so many women struggle with as they age. “I’m down to my driver’s license weight, which I lied about at the time—but kept as a ‘goal’ weight. I never thought I’d get there,” she confides, “but I did.”

As a family, the Merriman’s run the Bloomsday Race each year and have also completed the Club’s Summer’s End Challenge for the past several years. “We look forward to seasonal fun runs as a family. Plus,” adds Mary Lynn, “Bob and I set fitness goals such as triathlons, half marathons and marathons. Just a year ago activities like that seemed beyond the reach of two middle aged parents.”

Key Training Tip: Just Start! That was the hardest thing for us. We knew we had a long way to go to get back to a good fitness level. But, we knew it was important for us. We

Halloween Howl 2009

Check out Results Personal Training's Spooktacular Halloween Workout. This amazing workout incorporates strength and cardio using only pumpkins. Check out the photos and be sure to join us next year for year number five. It sounds scary, but you can do it! Stay tuned for more fun events coming to you soon!

The Psychology of Fat Loss

There is a more to losing weight than you may think.

* Have you ever reduced your calories and felt deprived?
* Have you questioned why your friend can eat fast foods and not gain weight?
* Have you tried to lose weight and failed?
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You can overcome your negative thoughts and see positive results!

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DAY: Monday
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Washington Health Day Celebration!

Did you know that Washington Health Day was on September 24, 2009? Results Personal Training was aware of the special day and decided to celebrate. Over 50 participants fron the Tri-City Court Club joined their personal trainers and fitness staff to walk laps at Lawrence Scott Park located in Kennewick, Washington.
The objective of the event was to accumulate as many miles as possible. These miles will be reported to the Washington Health Foundation as part of the Governor's Community Health Bowl. Washington State has a goal of logging 25-Million Miles over a 6-week period. This is important as we are striving to improve our health ranking against other States. Washington currently ranks 10th in overall health. If you are not participating, it is not to late. Head on over to Washington Health Foundation and register to participate on the Tri-City Court Club team.
Thanks to everyone that came out to log their miles. You not only did something wonderful for your own health, you help improve the health of our State.

Fitness Can Be a Ball

Calling all individuals that want to have a ball with fitness!

Many of the hottest training tools being used in the fitness industry today are round and unstable. This can make your fitness program  more challenging, fun and enjoyable. Your fitness program can feel like recess did as a kid. Stability balls, medicine balls, Bosu balls, and weighted Pilates and Yoga balls. Come and learn cardio drills, strength training exercises, balance training and the latest new core training ideas from your Results Personal Training team. This event is open to the community. Contact us today to register!

DATE: October 26
DAY: Monday
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