Perfect Fit Personal Training- Health and Fitness Blog

Neck pain, it's really a pain in the neck! Ba dum bum. Sorry for the pun, I couldn't help myself. Neck pain is no laughing matter, really. How can you alleviate some of your neck pain? With my personal training clients here in North Vancouver, I like to do some neck rolls, side bends with the neck, and chin tucks. Here are some great videos on how to alleviate neck pain. I hope your neck pain improves with these exercises!

Getting into the gym on  your own may seem like a daunting task, so why not invite a friend or two and make it even more fun! Group training is the way to go for convenience, fun and price. Your friends can encourage you and keep you motivated to keep coming, even when you just want to sleep in a little longer... Group personal training is great for the budget, the body, and the social calendar. Instead of meeting up for coffee and a muffin at your local cafe, you can meet up at the gym and get in an awesome workout. Burn the calories at the gym and save the calories from the cafe; you probably just shaved 600 calories off from your day! Not bad for an hours work. So grab a friend or two, and contact me for a free consultation for group training on the North Shore. We can set up personalized programs with meal plans for you and your friends; you just need to commit to showing up! Here are some of the benefits of group training with Nicole Palacios of Perfect Fit Pers...

I have a new bootcamp class starting on Tuesdays at 3:30pm in North Vancouver. If you're looking for a fun and motivating bootcamp class in North Vancouver, give me a shout and I'll give you the location details. Starts on Tuesday, April 9th at 3:30pm $11/class Sign up for six weeks at a time- $66 for six weeks. Hope to hear from you!

3 FITNESS TIPS FOR A SEXY SUMMER BODY! By Anna Renderer, Fitness Director at Burn 60 27, 2012 1. Cut Calories During Happy Hour! Summer is a social time for everyone! Who doesn’t like cold refreshments with friends? Ways to cut calories when out to eat or socializing at a party: • Try a spritzer! By adding soda water to your white wine or beer, you can eliminate several unnecessary calories. • Add water! By alternating a glass of water in between your beer or wine, you will slow down on drinking that extra two or three high calorie drinks and stay hydrated instead. Not only will you eliminate a hangover from staying hydrated, you will feel ready for a great workout the next day! • Avoid the mixers! All those fancy cocktails that sound so delicious are like eating a candy bar! It’s about 250 calories of mostly sugar…so avoid them and stick to fresh ingredients for flavor such as fresh lime, lemon, mint, or berries. 2. Add variety by enjoying the outdoors and cross train ...