Personal Training Diary

After battling some health issues over the last several months, I was ready to embark on a new exercise program. In the past, I normally ran a couple times a week, biked once a week and swam occasionally but this time, I wanted to get my body in balance and incorporate strength, balance, agility and cardio for a total fitness impact.

Last week, I began the personal training program at Gold's with Brett Nelson. Brett is a certified personal trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and quite knowledgeable about how we need to progress our bodies to achieve a desired fitness level. The first two sessions incorporated a full body assessment which measured my weight, fat percentage, resting heart beat, flexibility, strength, etc. I also learned many new active stretches combined with core balance moves to enhance flexibility and posture.

This week, we began plyometrics, the agility ladder where fancy footwork is required to step in and out of the wrungs splayed on the aerobics room floor, some balance ball exercises and finally, I progressed into weight training. Although my weights are light, I am learning proper technique to minimize any injuries.

For my cardio workout, I took a morning spin class which burned about 530 calories in one session plus I plan to participate in Mieko's mountain bike race on Sunday. Incorporating fun into the fitness routine is key.

I'm excited to see what I'll do next week!

If anyone is interested in the personal training program, please call Brett at 233-4000.

Mieko Carey is Gold's newest Fitness Instructor!

Mieko Carey, one of Saipan’s well known triathletes, is Gold’s newest fitness instructor.

For the month of September, Mieko Carey will begin teaching two classes back-to-back on Wednesdays:
Wed: 5:00-5:15pm: Power Abs (2nd floor stretching area)
Wed: 5:30-6:30pm: Power Sculpt (aerobics room)

Mieko will lead the Power Abs class, which targets the mid-section with specific exercises geared to strengthen the abs.

Next, her high energy Power Sculpt class combines aerobic conditioning, cardio and weight training, stretching and cool down.

For information on membership or classes, please call Gold’s Gym at 233-4000.