Taking a hiatus

Hey all my favorite people-

Yes, I have been out of it for a while. And for that I am sorry. Economic times being what they are, personal training has taken a hit and things are quite slow right now. I have had to take on a "real" job and go back to corporate life for a while. I have also taken on a quite interesting side job that is actually making some money right now.....I am a Pure Romance consultant. I get to create fun adult parties selling "novelty" items. I have sooooo much fun and the parties are a hoot! So with that being said, if you are interested in hosting a party, let me know. I would be HAPPY to help you with that. Contact me by my phone number or by my Pure Romance email at patriciastracher@pureromance.com.

But of course, if you have training questions, please know that I am more than willing to help. I am also going to keep a couple of time slots open for training clients should the need arise.

Hopefully this recession will end sooner than we all think it will and I will be back up and running, so to speak. Thank you for all of your continued support and I look forward to keeping in touch with all of you.

Tricia

"That which does not kill us, makes us stronger".

Boot Camp Update

I know, I know. I have been absent for a while and have received a lot of emails saying, "Where are you?". No, I have not fallen off of the face of the earth, although sometimes I feel that I have and can't find which trail to take me back home.....CRAZY busy! I am sure you are all in the same boat.

While I have had a lot of interest in the boot camp, I have had a lot of requests to hold off until after summer and start up once school starts. Many people are going out of town for lengthy periods of time this summer for vacations, etc....which has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for me. I have taken on yet another job venture so this will give me much needed time to get it up and running. So come August time, be on the lookout for boot camp info to start in September.

My posts may be far and few between the next couple of months, but PLEASE feel free to email me any time with questions, or just to say "hey".

T

Who wants to take Boot Camp classes for FREE?!

Hey everyone -

Due to a high request from current clients as well as potential clients, I have decided to open a new boot camp this summer....how would you like to take them for free?! That's right, I said FREE! I have emailed my flyers and brochures not only to everyone I know in the Dallas area, but I have flyers circulating all over creation....okay, not all of creation, but it feels like it. If you would like for me to email you my flyer and brochure, just drop me a line at healthyfitt@yahoo.com. Otherwise, here is the gist:

The first 10 people to sign up will have FREE, unlimited access to my boot camps forever. The only requirement is that you need to refer to me one paying boot camper each month. It's that easy. If you refer 3 paying clients the first month, then you are set for 3 months. Cool, huh?! The people you refer will more than likely be friends or family so you will all be working out together....great for support, camaraderie, accountability, car pooling, and all that jazz.

Sign ups begin May 1st with sessions beginning June 8th. With as much interest and excitement from those I have spoken with so far, the 10 free spots will fill fast so do not procrastinate. Class times are an estimate right now. There has been a lot of interest in the 6:30 class time, but if that time is not convenient for you, send me an email with a time that you prefer and if enough people are also interested, I can adjust times or add a new time slot. Class days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. The cost for referred boot campers and those who are not one of the free 10 is $200 per month. There will be other fun incentives and prizes along the way.....so take advantage now!!!

This is the basic info. If you, or anyone else you know, have any questions please email me at healthyfitt@yahoo.com. I am soooo excited and I know you will have so much fun getting into great shape. Pass this along to everyone you know. I would love to give everyone the opportunity to be a part of something amazingly fun and exciting.

In good health,
Tricia

Boot Camps to start in June

Thank you all for being so patient. I am diligently working on finalizing my fun boot camp ideas and I am hoping to post all of the specifics in the next couple of weeks. I am so excited about this venture that I just can't stand it....I almost feel giddy. I have been talking up my boot camps to whomever will listen, and I have received such amazing feedback that I am thrilled at the prospect that the camps will fill up quickly....all the more "butt" for me to kick! HE HE HE
So once I get everything finalized and posted, waste no time in signing up....it will be soooo much fun!

More to come very soon.

Boot Camp Time!!

All right ya'll. It is Boot Camp time. I am starting up a couple of Boot Camp sessions due to everyone asking me to create one. My boot camps are comprehensive fitness programs designed by me to help you lose body fat, boost your metabolism, tone muscles, increase endurance, and much more. It is a program for men, women, and kids 16 and older that combines the expertise and benefits of one-on-one personal training with the camaraderie and motivation of working in a group with others just like you. I do fitness the old- fashioned way: sit ups, push ups, pull ups, lunges, running, and a lot of sweat (and maybe tears)....plus a few new things to keep it fun and interesting.

I am working on doing boot camps for specific groups:
- family camps
- camps for stay-at-home moms
- camps for teachers
- camps for 50 and older
- camps for people weighing 200 lbs. or more
If you fall into one of these groups, then come join us. If you want to create your own group, then give me a call and we will make it happen.

I need at least 6 people to sign up to carry a class, but there is no cap on how many people we can have. The camp for stay-at-home moms, I am working on finding sitters to watch your kids while you sweat and cry, so there is no excuse as to why you cannot be a part of the fun.

Please contact me and let's get started!

Seated Dumbbell Bicep Curl

Step 1
Starting Position: Sit with your back against a back rest so that your head, shoulders and butt make contact with the bench and place your feet firmly on the floor. Grasp two dumbbells with a closed, supinated grip (palms facing forward and thumbs wrapped around the handles) and let your arms hang to your sides, close to your body, with your palms facing forward. Depress and retract (push down and back) your scapulae (shoulders).


Step 2
Upward Phase: Exhale and slowly bend each elbow in unison, bringing the dumbbells towards your chest without arching your back or moving your elbows forward. Maintain a neutral wrist position (avoid flexion and extension of your wrists) and keep contact with your head, shoulder and butt against the bench. Keep your feet firmly placed on the floor and avoid shrugging your shoulders during the lift keeping your scapulae (shoulders) depressed and retracted.


Step 3
Downward Phase: Inhale and gently lower the dumbbells back towards your starting position.


Step 4
Variation to this exercise: To emphasize more biceps activity change your starting position. Turn your palms towards your sides and rotate them forward (or up) during the upward phase before your forearms reach horizontal. During the downward phase rotate your forearms back inward as your forearms reach horizontal. Curl the dumbbells higher by allowing the elbows to move forward as the dumbbell reaches your chest, moving the upper arm towards horizontal with the floor. This places a little more emphasis on the biceps and some anterior shoulder muscles.


As some of us show structural differences at the elbow, we may not be able to hold the dumbbells against our sides in the lowered position unless we force a bend at our wrists. The dumbbell position selected should be one that is most comfortable for you and keeps the wrists aligned straight with the forearm.

No time to Exercise? Get Fit at Work!

Most working adults spend the majority of their time sitting at a desk, often for eight hours or more, with few or no breaks. This sedentary behavior, along with poor eating habits, significantly increases the risk of heart disease – our nation’s No. 1killer.

Promoting exercise at the office is a great solution and a benefit to employers and individuals alike. “Lack of time” is often used as the primary excuse for dropping or avoiding a fitness routine, and studies show unhealthy employees contribute less and cost companies more.

A Solution to Get America Moving

The Start! Walking programs is a movement to get all Americans walking in an effort to fight heart disease and stroke. Although any individual can do this on their own, it is even more beneficial to get management and heads of the company to get involved. I encourage Corporate America to sign up to reenergize their employees into an active and healthy workforce.

How it Works

We love this program because it’s so easy! Companies can enroll their organization by using a personal trainer or wellness manager, set up local walking routes, promote lunch-time exercising to their employees and organize walking teams. You can make it a big production or keep it simple and it is easy to implement whether you’re a small mom-and-pop or a large-scale business.

Using a trainer or manager, individuals can map walking routes, track daily activity and dietary intake, calculate mileage and report on calories burned. In addition, they can view and print weekly summaries of progress.


How to Start!

Creating a wellness environment can help lower healthcare costs, increase productivity, enhance morale and protect a company’s greatest asset – their employees. So, spread the word and let your company know by encouraging them to do their part and helping not only themselves, but their employees as well.