Homebody Personal Training

02/03/2025

Around the turn of the new year, there was an article posted by the New York Times that talked about finding the right personal trainer. Over the last almost twenty years of being in the fitness industry (yes, I became a certified personal trainer at 19 years old and am currently 38), I have read a number of articles talking about finding the perfect personal trainer and the criteria in which they should meet. I agree that it’s incredibly important to find a well experienced and motivated personal trainer, but we never talk about the type of client that gets the best results. You see, the best personal trainer in the world can only do so much to help their client. It’s really the client’s responsibility to get the results they’re looking for.

In my early twenties I worked at the Gold’s Gym in Honolulu, Hawaii. One of the most sought after and experienced trainers that worked there would put his clients on an initial six week trial run. If they did not prove to him that they were serious and committed to the program, he fired them. If they showed results and could stick to a healthy lifestyle, they could continue working out with him. As a young, inexperienced trainer, I thought that was incredibly cocky and bold of him. But after being in the industry for so long, I totally understand it now.

Things that personal trainers are not: Miracle Workers. We can give you the best program possible for the several hours a week we see you, but if you, the client, are not putting in the work (nutritionally, in daily movement/activities, sleep etc.) outside of our sessions, then positive results will not happen. Instead of always focusing on if the trainer is good at their job or not (because most of us really, really want you to get results), ask yourself if you’re a good client. Are you showing up on time? Do you chronically cancel? Are you always complaining during your workout? Are you doing the homework that the trainer gave you? Are you trying your best at each session? It takes two to tango and if you hire a personal trainer to get results, you’re the other partner in the tango.

12/20/2024

People can do hard things at any age!! Natalie got a personal record with her deadlift today, lifting more than her body weight! 130 pound deadlift at 73 years old. What a bad ass! ♥️

12/13/2024

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💪 Strong Bodies is coming to Door County!

We are very excited for these opportunities in Sturgeon Bay, Sister Bay, and Ellison Bay.

To sign up or for more details, contact Paul Salm:
Phone: (920) 746-2263
Email: paul.salm@wisc.edu

12/13/2024

Class Opportunity for Women over 50:

Mind Over Matter - Winter 2025 - ADRC of Door County - Door County Community Center

Join us for a workshop that helps women over 50 build bladder and bowel control. A trained female facilitator will help lead this three-session class, aimed at building skills, strength, and confidence with evidence-based practices, based on research from the Wisconsin Council on Healthy Aging.

Each class is two hours long, with loads of activities and helpful information. Classes will be held at the ADRC in Sturgeon Bay on Tuesday January 14, 28 and February 11, 2025, from 2-4pm. There is a $30 class fee used for materials collected on or before the first day of class.

Please make checks payable to Door County Public Health. Contact Teri to register: 920-746-7110, tvanlieshout@co.door.wi.us

There will be another opportunity to take this class in Summer 2025.

Sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss that announcement: www.dogooddoorcounty.org

12/10/2024

Living in a tiny town in Door County, there’s not a lot of anonymity for community members. I think most of us who live here can appreciate walking into a bar, a restaurant or a store and be greeted and acknowledged on a first name basis. It’s like the show Cheers, sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name! But sometimes you don’t.

As I was in the checkout line at our local Piggly Wiggly last week, one of my sweet clients stood behind me with an embarrassed “Oh sh*t!” look on their face. “I never do this!” they said. I didn’t know what the heck they were talking about until they guiltily held up the little white bag: a fresh pastry for breakfast.

I couldn’t help but laugh and feel terrible for them. The ONE time they indulge in a “naughty” treat after a stressful day, the only person they don’t want to see, their Personal Trainer, is there to witness and judge.

BUT, I’m not here to judge! Honestly, I hate food shaming. I think a lot of us have been victim to it and it sucks. People have called me out for using too much Mayo (is there such a thing?!), drinking diet soda or going to town on a brick of cheese. Food shaming is embarrassing and unproductive.

This wasn’t the first time someone has been embarrassed in front of me for what they were eating or drinking. So, I just want to make it clear that I’m not here to judge, nor do I really pay attention to what’s in your grocery cart or what you’ve ordered at a restaurant. My handle is TheMostlyHealthyLife for a reason and I expect to see people indulge from time to time. Food shaming is dumb and I promise to never make you feel bad for your choices. And I hope you will do the same for me.

09/17/2024

Client spotlight! Let me brag about this gal for a second. Natalie inquired about personal training in May of 2023. I told her that I didn’t have a time slot in my schedule to fit her in. She more or less conned me into saying yes (not really, but kind of 🤪) and told me I wouldn’t regret taking her on as a client. And I haven’t! She has proven to be one of the hardest working people I have ever had the privilege to train. She is determined, follows my advice and pushes herself at every session. In return, Natalie has lost over sixty pounds and gained loads of muscle and confidence. Just today she PR’d her deadlift at 105 pounds. Did I mention she’s 72 years young? I’m proud to be her trainer and blown away by her work ethic. Go Natalie!!

07/16/2024

In a world that is so full of hate right now, a death of a person like Richard Simmons seems so cruel. I’ve mentioned in posts past that my mom and I exercised to Richard Simmons Sweating to the Oldies when I was a little girl. His videos, his energy and his empathy and love towards people was infectious. It was obvious that his calling in life was to make others happy through fitness and entertainment. He is the reason and my inspiration to become a fitness trainer.

I wrote to Richard in 2016, the week his studio in California closed. He was so sweet to write back to me and I will cherish that email forever. Goodbye Richard Simmons, you absolute legend!! May your love of helping others live on through your fans. Let’s do something nice for someone today and don’t forget to squeeze your buns!

07/14/2024

I am bursting with pride for this amazing group of women!! Some of them participated in the Door County Triathlon for the first time yesterday and crushed the race! It doesn’t surprise me though since they were guided and inspired by Rachel Stollenwerk, who took second place in her age group yesterday. Go Rachel!! She also celebrated her 20th year of participating in this race, which is exactly how long it’s been going on in our county.

I really have to shout out my friend and client, Carrie Baldwin!! This gal has been training for this event since January and had never been on a road bike before this spring! She even crushed the bike portion on extremely low tire pressure. Check your tire pressure folks 🤪 She was so nervous to get out on the course, but once she finished, she was elated. You just can’t beat the dopamine high after a race like this!! Congratulations to all participants!! What a fun day!!

07/03/2024

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06/27/2024

Grandma Nora is inspiring her grandchildren to not only workout, but to workout with purpose and intensity while still having fun! Can you see the excitement on the smallest one’s face?! That boy will be an athlete someday, inspired by his grandma, cousins and sister. I mean, is there anything more wholesome or sweet?! ♥️