By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   Ah, hormones. They can be your best friend or your worst enemy, or so it seems, especially as we (gulp) age. And for all of you reading this who don’t like the idea of aging, there is really only one other alternative: if you’re not getting … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   There is no way around it, pain is a part of life – both the good pain and the bad pain. But pain, even the “good” kind of pain, is, well, painful. So why in the world do we put ourselves through activities – such as … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   I have some clients who love sticking with the same workout for 4-6 weeks and others who want to get new workouts every 2-3 weeks. I have some clients who will eat the exact same foods around the exact same times every day for months on … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   October is here we are heading full-steam ahead into (gulp!) the holidays. The official countdown as of today is: • Halloween: 3 weeks • Thanksgiving: 7 weeks • Christmas Eve: 11 weeks • New Year’s Eve: 12 weeks   IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE Just … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   Goals have become a standard way of living in today’s society. Believe it or not, there was a time when goals weren’t a “thing.” But now, whether you are pursuing a fitness lifestyle or not, people tend to just have goals – even small ones, or … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   Humans by nature are flawed – none of us are perfect (whatever that means) – or maybe all of us are perfect in our own unique and special ways. But, perfect or imperfect (however you choose to look at it) we will all inevitably stumble when … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   After nearly two decades in the fitness industry, it’s no secret to me that the number one reason people don’t stick with their fitness program long enough to see results is because of the dreaded “all or nothing” mentality. One little things comes along to derail … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   When we make the decision to become healthier, or want to pursue a greater level of fitness, we tend to think of things we need to add to our regimen or incorporate into our daily routine. We see images and testimonials of strength-training, and cross-fit, and … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   Why do you eat? Have. You ever asked yourself this question? What is the first thing that pops in your head? At the very basic level – ideally – hunger should trigger a desire to eat, right? So, to answer the question “why do you eat” … SEE MORE

  By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer   “You do you boo” is not a “trendy phrase” I would typically associate with a fitness program or healthy lifestyle. But as a coach who designs numerous workout programs, meal plans and works with clients on developing individual behavior goals, I realize more and more that … SEE MORE