By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer We all know the old saying “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger.” This statement couldn’t be more accurate when relating it to our weightlifting sessions. Though I would rephrase it something more along the lines of “What Doesn’t Break You Makes You Stronger.” THE SECRET TO … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer I saw an excerpt on the news recently claiming that the majority of New Year’s goals are put by the wayside within the very first week of the new year. I am aware that people typically stay motivated to reach their goals at least a few weeks … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it. mantra/saying by Jesse Jackson By now you are probably fully aware that you can convince yourself of almost anything. And our brains can conjure up some pretty crazy stuff, … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Too high or too low there ain’t no in-betweens You can be sure when I’m gone I won’t be out there too long Darling I don’t know why I go to extremes Out of the darkness, into the light Leaving the scene of the crime Either I’m … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer What should my goal be? What should I be aiming for? How do I know if I’m progressing toward my goal? These are some of the more common questions my clients ask me – and I’m sure a lot of you have similar questions as we approach … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer A firework starts off with the tiniest of sparks. As the spark works its way up the wick, it starts to gain momentum, getting a little stronger and a little brighter. Then, boom! The beauty and power and exuberance is displayed for all to see! It is … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer You are not your thoughts. You are, rather, your reaction to your thoughts. In other words, it’s not necessarily what thoughts pop into your head that count, but rather what thoughts you choose to react to that dictate your behavior. For example, you might think about eating … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer You might think you’re ready. You might want to be ready. Yet still, you might not truly be ready to ‘level up’ your fitness and progress to the next phase of your fitness. Why? It’s simple, really: to attain the physique you want, you have to be … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Why do you eat? Have. You ever asked yourself this question? I’d be curious to know what the very first thing is that pops in your head when asked this question. WHICH CAMP ARE YOU? I would bet there are two main camps when answering this question: … SEE MORE