The Health and Fitness Truth Blog

From what everyone keeps boo-hooing about, the economy is taking a downturn. Sometimes I feel like we are just making it worse with all the negativity and doom and gloom-convincing ourselves the sky is going to fall? But, my opinion notwithstanding, things are changing. I think it is key to buckle down and not spend in excess, but the ONE place it is a grave error to cut back on is self care- especially exercise and healthy eating. I have found in the past that the second that we feel economic hardship, the first thing that goes is the gym membership or personal training expenses, when, in reality, these are the times we MOST need to exercise and eat well in order to combat stress!  I have had members at my previous gym stop their memberships because they lost their jobs, but they keep their tanning appointments and nail appointments??? What kind of prioritizing is that?

At Personal Best, we are well aware personal training is an extra expense, and we want to make things affordable for you! We have a variety of training programs and classes that can allow you to spend less but still keep healthy and sane.

From yoga classes, to bootcamps, to Nordic Walking classes to group training sessions, these are all great ways to cut costs, but still have the superb customer service, accountability and expertise you have consistently experienced with Personal Best. For more information on these money saving programs, see the enclosed flyers Group Training Hudson and Hudson Bootcamp or contact us via email at kathy@personalbestpersonaltraining.com

Nordic Walking is BACK for the 2008 Spring Season-and-We are announcing THREE SESSIONS! 
   
Walking has never been so much fun! Nordic Walking that is! (Picture cross country skiing without the snow - and cold). It’s invigorating, fun, and best of all, easy to learn. Nordic Walking is for everyone! Nordic Walking burns up to 40% more calories than walking alone, is a low-impact, whole-body activity that improves cardiovascular fitness, exercises upper body and leg muscles for toning and endurance and is as easy as walking! Nordic Walking can also be combined with jogging and running for more rigorous workouts—but let’s get the basics down first…

Kathy will be co-teaching with Sheri Rohr. Both Sheri and Kathy are Exel® Certified Nordic Walking Instructors.

Monday Evenings, 5:30-6:30, Mar 31 - Apr 21, 2008 …Hudson, MA.
Fee is $60 and includes rental of poles. First class of session is an introductory class. Ongoing sessions will be held, weather and participation contingent, through the summer. Walks will be held at various locations in Hudson.

Saturday Mornings, 10:30-Noon, Mar 29 - Apr 19, 2008 …Hudson and Clinton, MA.
Fee is $60 and includes rental of poles. Fee is $10 per class for those who have their own poles. Session is for Nordic Walkers with previous experience. Walks will be held at various locations in Hudson and at The Wachusett Reservoir in Clinton. Classes will be ongoing after this initial session.

Saturday Mornings, 10:30-Noon, Apr 26 - May 17, 2008 …Wachusett Reservoir, Sterling, and Clinton, MA.
Class is $70 and sign-ups are through Sterling Park and Recreation Department. First class of session will be 1 1/2 hours.

To register for a Nordic Walking session, call Kathy at 978-562-0377, or call Sheri at 978-365-5673.

For information about purchasing Nordic Walking Poles by Exel®, contact Kathy.
 

Custom Nordic Walking Classes
Kathy and Sheri offer corporate classes and specialty sessions. Please contact Kathy at 978-562-0377 or call Sheri 978-365-5673 to discuss the opportunities.

I recently became certified in Nordic Walking, the most popular sport in Scandinavia, and a hot new fitness trend here in The US. Nordic Walking uses ski poles, similar to those used for cross country skiing, but can be done on all surfaces in all seasons.

Nordic Walking is fun and easy to learn, but burns up to 40% more calories than traditional walking due to the upper body work done with the poles. The workout can be adjusted to fit all fitness levels, and even the fittest of walkers will enjoy this new challenge. Research studies have shown that Nordic Walking is less impact than traditional walking due to the three point stance with the poles, yet using the poles allows a much faster walking pace than usual, if desired. Boredom is never a problem, as the walker is continually working on technique and pace. For more information on Nordic Walking Classes beginning fall of 2007, contact me at kathy@personalbestpersonaltraining.com