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Thank you for visiting my client section of "PT on the net." Education, support and motivation are some of my tools to help you reach your goals (you, of course, have to do the work!)...these pages are part of that. Your taking advantage of this information is one additional way for you to "do the work." Please let me know if you have any questions regarding any of the content contained here. I truly appreciate the opportunity to work with you. I know it sounds trite, but truly, you can achieve the best of yourself if you are willing to give that to yourself. ~Tricia

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	Core Development for Snow Sports Chip Richards For anyone looking to increase fitness for skiing or any other dynamic sport, building strength and mobility into the core center of your body is the absolute KEY! Join Chip as he highlights some highly effective exercises for core trunk development.

	Aging, Exercise and Motivation Tammy Petersen The Surgeon General has issued a report warning people - including older adults - that physical inactivity is a major risk to their health. Tammy presents research to help you when working with this growing segment of the population!

	Alternative Grains Matthew Kadey Join Matthew as he explains the nutritional advantages and differences among several alternative grains and describes how to prepare them properly.

	All Hands on Deck Naomi Aaronson Aaronson takes us on a detailed exploration of the complexities, challenges and training approaches to the HAND!

	Adrenal Glands Heath Williams Looking to the adrenal glands to help us achieve better health for our client is something that is often forgotten. Heath tells us why the adrenals play an integral role in an one's health.

	The Truth about Coconut Oil Matthew Kadey Kadey explores the truth behind the hype and turns us on to the benefits and misconceptions of one of Mother Nature’s finest oils.

	Anterior Knee Pain - Pain Site vs. Pain Source Michael Boyle Knee pain is one of the more common ailments we will face as trainers. Mike shows us why traditional treatments seem to fail for long term success and how you can avoid that outcome.

	Defining the Hips Adam Wolf What constitutes the hip structure? Adam answers this question and teaches us to recognize that the role of the foot and lower extremity directly affect the hip. He also explores the integral role of the hip structure in gait.

	Eating at Night Matt O'Neill The old saying goes, “Breakfast for a king, lunch for a prince, dinner for pauper.” But do you need to eat less at night? Nutritionist and fat loss guru Matt O’Neill summarizes the research and offers practical instruction for clients in the habit of eating late in the day.

Exercise of the month

TRX Suspended Lunge

Exercise Tips
Overindulged during the holidays? It is time to head to the grocery store to fill your fridge with lean proteins (chicken, turkey, beef or pork tenderloin, flank steak, eggs, fish and shellfish), veggies (go for color-greens like spinach, kale, broccoli, green beans, peppers;whites like cauliflower, onions; yellow/oranges like carrots, squashs, peppers, sweet potatoes; purples like eggplant, beets; reds like tomatoes, peppers...and don't forget fresh herbs, mushrooms and exotics), fruits (citrus is in season!), raw and dry roasted nuts, whole grains (and it's not just oatmeal and brown rice anymore, try quinoa, barley, sorghum and wheat berries), low and non-fat dairy and healthy fats (olive, flax and nut oils, avocados, nuts & nut butters, cold water fish.) Take a refined sugar and proc

Program of the month

Caddie Rees