3/23/09
Boston Home Bodies is going to have to change it's name pretty soon! That's because we are no longer just offering training in the Greater Boston area but around the world!
This morning I had my first session with a client in Paris, France!! We made it happen on
Skype.com. Skype is a video phone site where you can chat with friends face to face over the internet. A webcam is all you need to make it happen.
I was quite nervous about how it would turn out but after some simple sound adjustments, the session went fabulously! We did have the advantage of having trained face-to-face previously when she lived in Boston but I do think this is a new and easy way to get fit in the comfort of your home and for half the price of face-to-face training.
Our next session is next week...wish me luck!
Yours in health and fitness,
Janine
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3/20/09
Hi Everyone!
Please find this month’s edition of The Warm-Up soon to be linked here.
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The Warm-Up is a monthly newsletter created by myself and my co-editor, Adrienne Kisner. Our goal is to motivate and educate you in all things fitness and health. This month our guest columnists are Laura Foresta, RD and Mary McManus, fearless leader of Team McManus. Here are some highlights from the issue:
Ø Letter from the editor: I start a 3 part column on my adventures in real food eating…follow along!
Ø Exercise Science Spotlight: Plyometrics; a great addition to any strength training program.
Ø Nutrition Science Spotlight: When to hire a nutritionist.
Ø From My Kitchen to Yours: An easy Sautéed Spinach recipe to try today.
Ø Road to the Boston Marathon: Mary’s ready for the big day!
Ø The Cool-Down: conspicuously missing this month…we miss you Adrienne! Come back to us!!!
As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions…enjoy!
Yours in Health and Fitness,
Janine Hightower
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3/5/09
Today I had a great training session with my client fearless Mary and her daughter Ruth Anne. They are training to run the Boston Marathon in April along with papa McManus. Together they form Team McManus. And the story doesn't end there...
When I first started training with Mary, she couldn't get up out of a low chair due to the debilitating effects of Post-Polio Syndrome. On April 20th she is going to run 26.2 miles...26.2 miles!
If you are as inspired as I am by her fearless dedication and spirit, you can donate to Team McManus on their website
www.firstgiving.com/teammcmanus, any amount is appreciated and will go directly to benefit Spaulding Rehab Hospital in Boston.
Another way to support Team McManus is to join us on Saturday, March 14th for an evening of A Capella music featuring Ball In the House and Brookline High School A Capella Groups. Tickets are $10 in advance at
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=NPIJTDHHKVIBPEFQASDD&li=iq&src=email or $12 at the door...won't you join us?
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1.1.09
We are off and running! Happy New Year everyone! I wish you all the best in 2009.
Personally and professionally, I am planning for all the best this year. My resolutions are many, and YES I do believe in New Year's Resolutions...and I continue to make them all year long.
So welcome, to the Boston Home Bodies Blog. This is a web log of the business and the people behind it. Here, we'll have a conversation about all things health, fitness and personal trianing and at the same time provide information, motivation and encouragement as we take this journey together.
This week, check out the "In the News" tab for some recent articles on making resolutions.
And whatever your New Year's Resolution, or goals along the way, start with Boston Home Bodies.
Happy New Year!
Janine Hightower
BHB Fitness Director and Personal Trainer
To be a part of the conversation, contact me with your questions or comments to be posted in future entries, email me at janine@bostonhomebodies.com
and for the best personal training in Boston, train with Boston Home Bodies.