Personal Best will be hosting a Customer Apprecation Day on Wednesday August 10th, from 5:30- 7:30pm, at the home of Personal Best in Hudson,MA. The evening is open to all current and former clients as a thank you to all the wonderful clients who have made Personal Best successful! The evening will feature free seated …
As summer begins, and the structure of school fades fast, our teenagers will be free to hang with friends and have some freedom. Of course, in this day and age, we all need to know where our kids are at all times for their safety, but we realize the importance of giving our older kids …
Have you been watching Kathy’s Fitness Forum on CTV-8, Hudson Local Cable TV? The Fitness Forum runs Tuesday mornings at 6am, Friday evenings at 5:30pm and Saturday mornings at 9:30am. Each show features the latest in exercise programs and fitness information. Whether you are a new exerciser or seasoned athlete, The Fitness Forum will offer …
I honestly believe that our actions affect each and every person around us. Unless you live alone on an island, this theoretically makes sense, as, on a local scale, we come into contact with hundreds of people on a daily basis. But what about the larger picture? Do we have a responsibility to society as …
Several exciting things are happening here at Personal Best! First, I passed my CSCS exam – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist– and am now among a select few who have this highly regarded certification. CSCS is the primary certification for personal trainers, athletic trainers and physical therapists who wish to work with high level athletes …
Overuse injuries are an all too common occurrence. They occur when a bodypart has been overexercised without adequate rest, when an exercise is performed consistently incorrectly or when the frequency and progression of exercise has been too rapid. I am currently nursing an achy shoulder, caused by incorrect posture during weeks of heavy studying. The …
Happy Holidays! While I know many of you are in the midst of the holiday frenzy, it still might be a good time to think about committing in the New Year to SLOWING down and being present. Personal Best will be restarting Saturday morning Hatha Yoga at Center Stage Dance Studio, Broad Street, Hudson, MA …
Like most Boston Red Sox fans, I rejoiced in disbelief as the Red Sox came back from a three game deficit to the Yankees, to go on so confidently to beat the Cardinals for the World Series Championship. It was a great sports moment, but the more I reflect on it, the more I realize …
Starting October 1st, 2004, I will be offering a new feature on the website. Once a week, I will send you an inspirational message that can guide your week, inspire you to greatness, or let you know I care. If you are interested in receiving a ONCE a week email- short but sweet- contact me …
Several weeks ago I wrote an opinion piece on how often to weigh yourself. Since then, I polled 30 clients and friends, asking them “How often do you weigh yourself? Is the scale motivating or depressing? Do you consider yourself overweight, just right, or just out of shape?” Of the 26 respondents, here are the …
Gone are the good old days when high school athletes showed up for a fall sport after spending a summer of fun and sun. High school sports are big business now, and the pressure to win and to excel as an athlete is greater than ever. To some degree, I long for the good old …
How often do you weigh yourself? I ask my clients this question quite frequently, and the answers vary so greatly, it amazes me. Some people- both women and men- get on the scale daily- others refuse to get on at all. What is really best for us to stay on track, but not frustrate ourselves? …