Training The Trainer – David London

Training The Trainer – David London

NWFitness Training The Trainer An in-depth, straight forward column by 22 year veteran Master Personal Trainer David London As I sat and thought of the numerous subjects I could delve into and attempt to keep your attention past my bi-line, I decided to address that which I feel, in over 50,000 floor hours and 8000 clients, is a MAJOR problem with “trainers.” A select few will know who I am and that I write with…

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The 5 Do’s And Don’ts To Becoming A Model

The 5 Do’s And Don’ts To Becoming A Model

NW Fitness Magazine The 5 Do’s And Don’ts To Becoming A Model by Traci Perry (Fitness Model with 20+ years experience in Commercial Print, Runway, Mannequin, Promotional, Lingerie, Fit Modeling, Commercials, Movies, and Theatre) 1. DO Find an agency that is right for YOU. If you are a bodybuilder, find a fitness agency that works within the fitness industry, as most other commercial agencies would find that type of body “too muscular.” If you are…

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Cross Training Buzz

Cross Training Buzz

NW Fitness Magazine Cross Training Buzz Move over cookie cutter gyms and stale workout routines! There’s a new craze sweeping the fitness community. CROSSFIT! It’s not anything new. Close your eyes and imagine the Rocky IV training montage. Stripped down workouts that take out the high tech and leave a brutal yet oddly beautiful workout. It goes beyond any gym by not just transforming your body, but your mind. Leave all your preconceived notions at…

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What are healthy fats?

What are healthy fats?

NWFitness Healthy Fats by Jennifer Stewart Erickson What are healthy fats? When we think of fats in food we automatically conjure up images of bacon, French fries and cheese but not all fats are bad for you. There are two main types of beneficial dietary fats: Monounsaturated fat is found in a variety of oils and food sources. Foods rich in monounsaturated fats, such as nuts, can help improve cholesterol levels reducing your risk for heart…

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Spirit, Mind and Body

Spirit, Mind and Body

NW FitnessMagazine Spirit, Mind and Body by Ken Ralston Hey NW fitness athletes. So glad to be here in NW Fitness Mag bringing you what will hopefully be motivational articles in Spirit, Mind and Body. This month I want to focus on a very important subject especially this time of year – What do you do when you “fail” in your goals? First off I want to suggest we redefine how we view failure. I…

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Beauty and Spa Review

Beauty and Spa Review

NWFitness Beauty and Spa Review Looking for a great place to get your lash extensions, waxing, sugaring, or nails done? Check out the Lash and Wax boutique (Seattle’s first eyelash dedicated boutique). They provide stellar service with individualized consultations for your beauty needs. The staff are so friendly you feel like you are just stopping by to visit your girlfriends for the afternoon! They have a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can get your…

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The Importance of Family Fitness.

The Importance of Family Fitness.

NW Fitness Magazine The Importance of Family Fitness. Raymond Bailie, M.D. Pediatric and Adult Anesthesiologist Working in a busy practice and finding time for myself to exercise can be a challenge. Add time to spend with family and something has to give. Or does it? A novel solution to this problem is to work out with your family! The old saying is that families that eat together stay together. Could the same thing be said…

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