The Problem

Being an obese woman, I have tried many fad diets. I’ve had minimal success, and maximum failure. I decided once and for all to heed the advice of every doctor I have ever talked to; Eat right and move more. For about 1 year, I got the eating right thing under control. I needed help in the “move more” category, though. Obviously I am not the best self motivator… being fat is the key proof of that. I found an athletic club in Liberty Lake called Physzique, home to a trainer named Zach Hunt, which kicked my butt in gear. The best part about it is that he doesn’t use crazy machines, or fad equipment… he helps me utilize my own body to move more. Whether it be stepping on wooden crates, or walking on my hands and feet across the floor, I feel like I am getting a great core workout in using the old school way of doing things. Myself.

The Solution     

 Getting in shape is helping influence all other aspects of my life, too. I drive quite a way to get to this Liberty Lake athletic club, and the old me would have justified getting a burger to “tide me over” on the way home. When I work out with Zach, I feel good about the progress I have made, and I don’t want to sabatoge that progress on the way home, or even the rest of the week. I feel more confident about myself, not just because I am losing weight, but because after a workout, I feel strong! The workouts are NOT fun. They are not “sweating to the oldies” by any means. They are gruelling. But when I am done, I feel on top of the world. I feel like I kicked butt and I can do anything! Zach has a gentle way about him, but doesn’t let me get away with anything, either! 

Where to go now    

     If you are looking for an athletic club in the Spokane area, or Liberty Lake, I highly suggest you contact Zach Hunt at Physzique. The workout facilities are private, and his help, attitude and knowledge are amazing. I am sick of living my life behind this shell of a woman that I know I am not. Zach knows and understands how I feel. Last week, I lost 5 pounds with Zach’s help, and I can’t wait to see how I’ve done this week! And better than that, I feel awesome!

We all know that working on our Spokane Personal Fitness with the best Spokane Fitness coach can improve your health, lower your cholesterol, reduce diabetes symptoms, and in general just give you a better quality of life.

But did you know Spokane Personal Fitness can flat out save your life, too?

Recently, a woman made the news because her highly developed abdominal muscles saved her life. She was setting up to go paragliding in Spain when a sudden gust of wind lifted her up and flipped her over, dragging her across the rocky ground, all the while her stomach being beaten by the rocks.

While she suffered from a torn liver and pancreas and some major bruises and scratches, her injuries could have been much worse. Your average person would have had injuries so sever they would have been taken into emergency surgery. But since her core muscles were so highly developed, she avoided the worst. The medical director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York said that the stronger your “musculoskeletal system” is, the more your internal organs will be protected.

What sort of Spokane personal fitness should I do?

To strengthen your core mucles, you really need you whole body to be in shape. Cardio work can help you lose any excess fat, which is an essential first step. Speed walking, jogging, swimming, any thing that will be easy on your joints at first. Then replace that fat with muscles with some light resistance training. Start with ten to 12 pound weights added to your cardio work. If you are walking or jogging, there are some great strap on weights you can use, such as vests or ankle and wrist weights.

You can also do the following exercises to building your core strenght:

• Crunches
• Planks
• Squats
• Leg lifts
• Reverse crunches
• Lunges
• Weighted crunches
• Seated, weighted side twists

But to get the absolute best results, make sure to contact Zach Hunt with Physzique Personal Fitness. He can help you get in the best shape of your life, and do it in a safe, healthy way. Even if you consider yourself to be fairly fit already, Zach can help you get toned and trim, and make your core stonger than it has even been before.

No Excuses For Skipping Workouts In Spokane, Washington Hotels

Planning a business trip or vacation to Spokane, Washington? Want to make sure you don’t shirk your fitness routine or activities while traveling?

You are in luck. Spokane is a great place to not only do business in, but also to relax and enjoy an escape for a weekend or even vacation for weeks at a time. There is plenty of things to do in Spokane, including many outdoor activities.

But what if you are on business and only have a short time to get in a quick workout? Or visiting family and your weekend has been planned for down to each minute? Your only chance is to squeeze in a few minutes on the treadmill, or take a few laps in the pool is first thing in the morning, or right before bed at night.

Spokane, Washington hotels provide not only great views, great restaurants and great history, but also can meet your needs when trying to stay in shape on the road.

It is important to stick with your exercise routines even while on the road. You may not feel the need to work out everyday, especially if you are on vacation, but skipping all your workouts for several days in a row or more can lead to:

• Weight gain
• Added stress and anxiety
• Poor self-esteem
• Loss of muscle tone
• Trouble sleeping

Hotels In Spokane, Washington

No need to worry, Spokane has many great options for continuing your fitness while visiting. You can find a fitness room and pool in each of the following hotels:

Red Lion Hotel at the Park
Quality Inn Downtown
Doubletree Hotel City Center
Red Lion River Inn
Ramada Spokane Airport
Courtyard by Marriot Downtown
Davenport Hotel and Tower
Best Western Peppertree Airport
Oxford Suites Downtown Spokane (shown in picture above)
Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center

There are too many great hotels for me to list all of them, but as you can see, there is no excuse for losing any time in your workouts in hotels in Spokane, Washington.

For residents of Spokane or those visiting for long periods of time, there is also the option of a Spokane personal trainer. For extra accountability while on the road or even just in your daily life in Spokane, contact Zach Hunt of Physzique Fitness.  Zach’s style of personal training is a step above the rest and will keep you in step with your fitness.