The Perfect Workout®

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Cancer Survivor is Staying Strong, at age 81

81 year old cancer survivor is staying strong at the perfect workout The day she took another fall was the day she decided to do something about it. She needed to get stronger. She knew she had to build muscle and improve her balance. She made a plan to work with a Trainer to get there. What she didn’t plan on was facing an unexpected battle with Cancer. But that didn’t stop Kathe Petersdorf! She beat cancer, overcame multiple surgeries and returned to her workouts with a goal to get stronger than ever. Kathe initially began her journey with The Perfect Workout to combat the falls she had previously taken. Knowing she’d get stronger and more stable, she worked consistently with The Perfect Workout Trainers to build up strength. What she was surprised to receive was coaching, connection and a friend in some of her most challenging times…. In this

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Benefits of slow motion strength training

One Couple’s Story of Feeling Safe & Strong at Home

one couple’s story of feeling safe & strong at home We’re all trying to figure out what our priorities are right now. But there’s one thing that’s at the top of everyone’s list- safety. Am I safe from this virus?When will it be safe to go places?Are my friends and family safe? There are a lot of questions up in the air– but one thing you should never have to question is the safety of your workout. Lin Rowland and John Aspebakken’s journey with The Perfect Workout started with Lin’s decision to take control of his fitness journey. He had been going to bootcamps, which had become really rough on his body. As he was getting a little bit older, he felt like that style of training wasn’t safe for him and he couldn’t really sustain it any longer. We actually see this a lot, because most workouts and programs

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a trainer answering the questions about how a virtual training session works

How a Virtual Personal Training Session Works

How a Virtual Personal Training Session Works From Feeling Isolated, Off-Track and Getting Weak to Supported, Confident and Gaining Strength in Just 20 Minutes After weeks of social distancing, no strength training sessions and more social media than you ever thought you’d consume, you may be feeling a little off track… Maybe some of your regular routines aren’t so habitual anymore. High intensity workouts have just become walks through the neighborhood and weekend wine tasting has become a nightly norm from your kitchen island. Chances are you’ve been feeling the effects of isolation, both emotionally and physically and it’s been tough to find the motivation to get back into the swing of things. We don’t pretend to know how to navigate all the uncertainty that has come with this pandemic, but we do know that we are still here and will continue to support you. You can still confide in

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Virtual Personal Training for older women

The Power of a 20 Minute Workout with Brucie Melvin

the power of a 20 minute workout with brucie melvin Keep reading for Brucie’s story or watch the full conversation below! https://vimeo.com/503647893 When she first heard about Virtual Personal Training, Brucie was not convinced it would be a good workout. After all, she’d been training at The Perfect Workout studio for 3 years. ““I kind of “poo-pooed the idea of 20 minutes.” How can working out at home be nearly as challenging as on the machines?Can you even achieve muscle success without equipment?Can’t I just workout on my own at home? Like many clients, Brucie was challenged with these questions. What she didn’t know was that she was just one Virtual Training Session away from getting answers to all of them. In this feature, we sit down with one of our clients Brucie Melvin to learn about her story and how her skepticism of our 20 minute workout (in-studio and

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Motivated to Power Through Cancer!

the perfect workout motivated jack to power through cancer! Jack White has been on many journeys in his life, some positive, some challenging, but they’ve all taught him a lot about himself and his potential. At 75 years old, Jack has been active for many years, often going on walks and practicing the shot put for senior athletic competitions. It’s that competitive side that got Jack interested in getting on a regular workout program to increase his strength. His wife had started at The Perfect Workout’s Mission Valley studio in January 2016, and was constantly telling Jack how great she felt doing the slow-motion strength training. But Jack wasn’t sold. “I figured it was just another gym. My wife’s fitness needs are different—I thought there was no way it would work for both of us. I wanted to be a competitive senior athlete!” Still, Jack agreed to go in for

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