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Costa Rica: Rain Forests, Beautiful Beaches, and Pura Vida

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Location: Costa Rica

Type of Travel: An active vacation filled with pura vida

Ages: Children to active older adults 

Winter in Chicago can be dark and cold. Looking for a getaway where you can enjoy the outside, participate in a variety of activities, see beautiful sights, and experience another culture? Costa Rica might be the perfect destination for you. As an added bonus, if you are traveling from Chicago, there are direct flights, and Costa Rica is in the same time zone.

Greg and Coach Heather visited Costa Rica over new year and put their training to the test by participating in a variety of activities including ziplining, traversing hanging bridges, rappelling, swimming, surfing, walking on the beach, hiking, and cliff jumping. (Though the cliffs were small, Coach Heather admits she considered turning back!)

Want to find out more about Greg’s and Heather’s personal training programs and their experience in Costa Rica? 

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Making Exercise A Habit: Five Tips to Avoid Burnout and Stay Consistent with Your Fitness Routine

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Making exercise a habit is challenging. Burnout and lack of consistency are two of the most important factors contributing to low success rates. Sticking to a routine, especially if you’re juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, may seem impossible. At Monarch Fitness Coaching, we understand that avoiding burnout and staying on track is not easy. Find out five practical tips to help you develop the exercise habit and how the personal trainers at Monarch Fitness Coaching are able to support your efforts.

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Featured Client: Tamra Wysocki

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“I haven’t found another personal training studio that offers this many options.”

Goals: Follow a sustainable training program which results in the ability to stay fit and active. Utilize strength training as a keystone habit that improves physical and mental function, and maintain mobility—focusing on shoulders, hips, and knees.

Age Group: 55–59

Challenges: Highly variable work schedule

Training Plan: Tamra has a Fitness Coaching Program and attends three group personal training classes each week. She also independently completes active and passive flexibility training and cardio training.

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Why Hire A Personal Trainer? Monarch Fitness Coaching Clients Share Their Thoughts

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Introduction:

Personal training can be very beneficial. A personal trainer can provide safe, effective, efficient training while educating you on proper form and training techniques. At Monarch Fitness Coaching, our personal trainers support you and your family every step of the way. We help you specify your goals and determine measurable outcomes. We find the right fit and create a personal training plan for you. We evaluate how you are progressing and assess what adjustments need to be made for you to succeed. Finally, we celebrate your accomplishments when you meet your goals.

Wondering what our clients say about personal training? Why did they hire a personal trainer? Why do they continue with personal training? What recommendations do they have for why you should work with the personal trainers at Monarch Fitness Coaching? We have spotlighted different clients and their unique needs.

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College Visit: UCLA

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Location: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Type of Travel: Visiting a college campus can be an exciting adventure, especially when one of your children is considering attending. For me it was a special opportunity to bond with my daughter, Coach Trin. We planned for lots of walking and standing.

Ages: All

When I was younger and traveling with my five children, we would often visit college campuses in the area. If it was possible, we liked going onto the athletic fields. Some favorites were Dartmouth (close to my parents house), Harvard, Boston College, and William and Mary. As the children grew older, visiting college campuses gave us the opportunity to learn about a school they were interested in attending as well as the area surrounding the school. Trin and I recently visited UCLA, a college they are interested in attending for graduate school. UCLA is located in an urban setting on over 400 acres. The weather and location meant we had plenty of opportunities to explore neighborhoods, visit the ocean, hike, go sightseeing, and learn about the campus.

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Transforming Lives: Monarch Fitness Coaching’s Pay-What-You-Can Program

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We believe that all members of our community deserve to move well, do more, and be happier. Consequently, Monarch Fitness Coaching strives to make our services accessible to all of our community, irrespective of ability to pay. In our Pay-What-You-Can Program, clients are able to contribute what they can afford.

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The Essential Guide to Travel Preparation and Basics

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With years of experience and countless conversations with our clients, one recurring theme stands out: travel. Whether it’s exploring new destinations or engaging in local adventures, travel opens up doors to unique experiences that differ greatly from our everyday routines.
When it comes to travel, preparation is key to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. By investing time in training and adequately preparing for your trips, you not only reduce the risk of injuries, but also enhance your overall well-being.

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Len Joy’s Pursuit of Excellence in Writing and Multisport Athletics

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Len Joy, age group 70-74, has set goals for himself: to forestall age-related declines and to continue representing Team USA in both triathlon and duathlon. These ambitions require a tailored training program, taking into account his age, previous injuries, and demanding training schedule. Check out Len’s inspiring journey as a dedicated writer and multisport athlete on his blog: “Do Not Go Gentle…” where he shares his experiences from his first 100 races.

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Winter Walking (and Jogging) in Icy Conditions

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I take a walk most mornings. I find that I feel more energized and focused when I walk before work. Today when I went for my walk, I slipped on the ice. What happened? Is it safe to walk outside in the winter? My slip suggests that winter walking is risky. I agree. However, if you keep a few basic principles in mind, walking and even jogging in colder weather can be safe and enjoyable.

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