diaries from a persoanl trainer

This is how weird I am. I was warming up for a tennis tournament this weekend; hitting against the block wall. Playing little consistency games with myself, and when the ball would come off the wall funny, I heard myself saying...ohh good shot...like the wall was another player. Is it time to get a real life?

Tanis Sommerfeld

Hi Leslie,
Gosh, I can’t believe how fast the time is flying by. In one week we will be on our way !! My latest read is The Complete IDIOT’S Guide to Italian History and Culture. Crash course !!
I just got in from a long walk (96min). A month ago I could never have walked that far !!! Thanks so much for the encouragement and help.
My right foot feels better. I had an appt. with Lablanc on Friday. He doesn’t think I have Morton’s neuroma, but just pinched nerves due to swelling of my feet. His advice was the same as yours…wide toe box, loosen shoes, ice, all of which are helping. He also helped me place a metatarsal arch support in that shoe. Seems to be working.
I’ve missed a whole week of weights. The incision is taking longer to heal this time. There is a nasty bruise at the base. Stitches come out Friday.
I’ve got my Athletic Advantage T-shirt packed, so expect some photos from the top of Mt. Vesuvius . I’ll try to get some makeup on that day.
Wed. I’m tied up with company, so it will be the end of Oct before I’ll get back to you.
Thanks again. You’re the best.
Chow,
Tanis

Ps. I’ve tried to attach a pic of 10 mile point.

2009 MUD RUN FUN

June 13th my husband and I , another couple friend of ours Butch and Terri, and an old (meaning long ago) biking associate of mine raced in the Camp Pendleton Mud Run. What a blast! I have posted a before nad after picture for all to enjoy.

Client Comments

I've worked with a number of trainers over the years. I have never met anyone who cares so much about trying to ensure the client achieves their fitness goals (within their capabilities!). I appreciate (Leslie's) commitment to fitness and (her) knowledge. I look forward to working with (her) and her other trainers next year and continuing to learn from all of (them).

Bonnie
-Desert Fitness Group Client since FEBRUARY 2008

Nancy Hildebrand Returns!!

After being smeared across HWY111 in a freak car accident the first weekend in November Nancy has made a remarkable recovery. No she won't be able to catch a falling client, but she will be able to cheer and guide you to your best self. We hope for her to be back to her full energy in March, though she will need to keep working to regain strength. I know we are all happy to see her return.

Leslie

Kettlebell training

The trainers and one brave member (Bonnie) had a kettlebell workshop at the gym. Owners from Revolution Fitness in La Jolla came to train us in 6 basic kettlebell techniques. We had a great time! Zach and I really pushed ourselves and were sore for a few days following! (A good sore of course!) Enjoy some of the pictures. Come in and let us show you in person what it is like!

Meet Valya, our new trainer!

Valya Kindelvich is a certified and insured personal trainer and nutritional consultant. She conducts body/fitness evaluations, customized personal fitness and/or rehabilitation programs, and in home training.

Introducing nutrition and mind-body awareness to people is her passion. Watching clients get stronger, make incremental body changes, wear clothes they have not worn in years, gain more self-esteem and re-gain mobility/balance/flexibility is the impetus for her being a personal trainer.

If you are committed to making lifestyle changes and are looking for a trainer who is professional, empathetic and knowledgeable, give her a call!

She'll be glad to discuss your goals, develop a program that fits your lifestyle and work together to achieve results.