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I believe that all of our clients should choose at least
one goal that is not determined by a number on the
scale. The scale can be frustrating at times and during the
challenge of loosing weight there are a number of other
goals and achievements that one accomplishes and
are often under looked due to the fact that he/she only lost
5 pounds in 3 months. I have seen individuals train for a month 4x a week at not lose
even 1 pound during the
first month, but their strength, coordination, and balance
improvements are amazing. There are physiological
changes in our body during the first month of activity that
make losing weight during this time difficult:
- muscles may increase in size because of hypertrophy
of the muscle cells. The increased protein will
hold water
- certain structures within the muscle cell that
process oxygen, along with numerous enzymes involved in
oxygen use, will increase in quantity
- energy substances in the cell will increase
particularly glycogen, which binds to water
- the connective tissue will toughen and thicken
- the total blood volume may increase. An
increase of approximately 500 milliliters, or about a
pound has been recorded in 1 week
Read our client's success stories to inspire your own
fitness goals:
featured inspiration
Client: 50 year old female
Inspiration: To lose weight, increase strength, achieve an overall feeling of well being
Results:
In 1 year… 15lb weight loss; increased energy; definitely feel better physically and mentally; can now last a whole day on Black Diamond runs at the ski hill with energy to spare!
the inspiration
One year ago I had had enough and realized I needed someone to help me achieve better health. I found Tricia at Inspiration Training and it was the best thing that could have happened to me. One of the main reasons I chose Tricia over another trainer was her qualifications. Her knowledge of the human body and exercises is a huge benefit in the exercise program.
the program
In April of 2009 I signed up with Tricia for 6 months, training one hour twice a week. Tricia mixes up the exercises so I am constantly challenged and never bored. She has also provided exercises that have assisted with some knee pain I was experiencing. Tricia seems to know that I can push myself to a certain level even when I don’t think I can. Her method of challenging me has helped me to achieve amazing results.
During Tricia’s maternity leave I had the opportunity to train with her husband Miki. I enjoyed my sessions with Miki as his training methods are slightly different but the knowledge, challenge and results are just as wonderful.
In September of 2009 I entered my first duathlon, The Blitz. I was pleasantly surprised with my results of the race and have entered again for September 2010 to better my finish times.
I am now beginning my 3rd 6 month program and look forward to the sessions.
the results
In one year I have lost 15 pounds and many inches. More importantly, I have more energy, strength and stamina in everything I do. I’m feeling the best I have in years
Inspiration #1
Client: 47 year old male
Inspiration: To lose weight, improve health, and increase overall strength
Results:
I have been working with Tricia for a year now and have lost 30 pounds,
4 inches off my waist and more importantly kept it off. I no longer have high cholesterol,
I have increased my strength, endurance, coordination, built muscle and have more energy.
current goals
Before training with Tricia I had never participated in any events or races. In February I completed
my first race the Blitz Snowshoe Fun Run a 4 km run in the mountains. My next goal is the Blitz Duathlon. A 4km run, 20km bike, 4km run.
the program I started June 2009 and participate in three group training classes a week. The reason it works is that she keeps her classes
challenging and varied and she wants you to succeed as much as you want to succeed. She will give you 110% to help you achieve the goals that you set out.
I feel very fortunate to be under her guidance.
the results
- lost 30 pounds
- 4 inches lost off my waist
- increased full body strength, balance, and endurance
- lowered my cholesterol
- successfully finished my first ever Race
inspiration #2
Client: 53 year old
marathon runner
Inspiration: to decrease
overall marathon time and improve fitness
Results:
Improved overall strength (especially upper body and core);
took 12 minutes off my previous
personal best marathon time (ran in May 2007) but more
impressively 20 minutes off the
last two previous marathon times.
the inspiration
I have
always been active and involved in soccer, hiking and running with long distance
running more recently in the past 4 years. Tricia has persistently challenged
me to add in appropriate cross training to improve my overall fitness and
strength and to balance my muscle groups. I have been trying to improve my
marathon time since my last personal best but always find that last 10 km drag me down. So
I finally decided to listen to her!!the program I started in October ’08 with 2 cross training circuit sessions per week. Jan.
’09 when my training program for my next marathon started I increased to 3 cross
training circuit sessions per week. Even with the 2 sessions per week I had
already noticed a difference in my upper body and core strength (it was pretty
pathetic when we first started!!)In addition, when
previously training for my marathons I had occasionally had
knee pain and right foot and ankle pain but the
strengthening of all the muscle groups in my legs abated
this problem.
the results
- Greatly improved strength and tone of upper body
- Improved strength and stability of core and legs
- Improved marathon time considerably – most notably
that during my run my breathing was better controlled
and relaxed as I was able to maintain good body
alignment throughout the race, even when I was
fatiguing.
- The fatigue I had normally felt in my legs by km. 32
that would slow my time down did not catch up to me
until about km 39 – and by then the finish line is
pulling you in and I was able to maintain race pace all
the way!!
- Added bonus of losing a few extra pounds that I had
wanted to but was not the main goal (and although I
didn’t measure inches I know I lost inches around my
chest, waist and hips by the way my clothes fit - I
almost had to get a new water belt as mine was a bit too
big)
"Thanks Tricia, for your persistence and incredibly challenging but fun
programs. I’ll be sticking with the program as my next goal now is to qualify
for Boston (I have to shave another 5 minutes off my time). But I feel confident
that with your training and my running coaches training I can do it!"
September 6, 2009: I did it! I reached my goal of qualifying for Boston. Training three times a week with Tricia and completing my running program, I qualified for Boston in Sacramento with a time of
4:05.38.
inspiration #3
Client: Father & Son
Inspiration: Lose weight
Results: In 6months... 45lbs weight lost ...increased confidence ...improved health.
Two years ago, my son and I starting training with Tricia. Little did we know that she would not only help us lose weight but would also help my son build self-confidence and help me get my health back.
the inspiration
I was six feet and 200 pounds with my cholesterol climbing each year. My son was 14 years old, 6 foot 1 and 198 pounds. In the past, I had tried to get my son active in school and extra curricular activities but he showed no interest and would only stick with things for a few weeks.
I had to do something to get our health back on track.
the program
We trained with Tricia one hour twice a week with 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise before each session. Tricia worked with us to define our goals and created a custom fitness program to ensure we would achieve them.
My son and I had different weaknesses, strengths, and past injuries - but Tricia's extensive knowledge and experience allowed her to adapt exercises to provide the safest and most effective training for both of us.
Tricia really took an interest in helping my son to become confident in himself and to motivate him to continue finding physical activities he enjoyed and which kept him fit and healthy. She took him outside hiking, played tennis with him, and tried to encourage him to find other activities that he enjoyed. He began looking forward to going to the gym and no longer dreaded physical education class in school.
the results
In 6 months my son had lost 30 pounds and I had lost 15.
A year later, I lost a total of 30 pounds, my
cholesterol level dropped and my overall health
improved. My son had lost a total of 45 pounds, is
participating in physical education at school and is being active on a regular basis.
Tricia’s training style of providing education and reasoning behind the exercises as well as her demanding attitude pushed us to our greatest potential. These are the reasons my son and I reached our goals and have continued to stay healthy and active.
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inspiration #4Client:
Mother of two young children
Inspiration:
The Blitz (a 4 km snowshoe race), 5km run & lose weight
Results: currently
training... lost 5.5 inches in just over a month
the inspiration
I was always active but after 2
kids, I was having troubles losing that excess baby weight.
Eager to get back to my active lifestyle, I turned to Tricia
to help me get started.
the program
I had my first session on October 6th, 2008.
We
trained for an hour the first day and I was immediately
excited about working towards my goals with Tricia. Although
I have a few extra pounds to get rid of and may not look
like the fittest individual, Tricia was not afraid to
challenge me and make me sweat.
I purchased 24 sessions and train 3 times a
weeks. On top of our 3 hours together I also do cardio
on my own and pilates one time a week. 2 out of the 3
days that we meet we perform a full body workout with high
intensity intervals interspersed and move from one exercise
to the next keeping my heart
rate high and burning more calories. One day a week we
do a cardiovascular workout in order to get me closer to
reaching my goal of running a 5km race.
results
After one month of training I have lost:
- 1/2 an inch from her chest
- 1 inch around the rip cage
- 1/2 an inch from her abdomen
- 1/2 an inch from her thighs
- 2 inches from her upper arms
I started by running 30 second intervals on the treadmill
with 3 minutes of walking in between. I now run for 1
minute intervals and rest for only 2 minutes. A huge
success for me.
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