Q. How was it before you began your Wokout Program with Noriko?
A. I used to work out pretty regularly. However, a miscarriage and then a life threatening surgery sidelined my workouts and my health. After I recovered, I had a hard time getting back into my workouts. I didn’t know where to start, but I knew that I needed some help. Deb Beaudry recommended that I contact Noriko, a Personal Trainer at the PAC. Before I started working out with her, I had lost a lot of muscle tone and looked and felt flabby. I had very little energy and I wasn’t necessarily overweight, but just needed some help to get started.
Q. What was your Workout Program like?
A. I started working out with Noriko twice a week. The first couple of weeks were spent getting my form down and proper usage of the machines. We then took everything I had learned and turned it into a 15 minute circuit. The circuit was and is very challenging. It engages all my muscle groups as well as engaging my cardio at a high level. After using what I’d learned on the machines for a circuit, Noriko moved me to free weights. Again, I am focusing on form.
A. After roughly six weeks of working out with Noriko, I had lost a little over five pounds and over 5% body fat. I have much more energy and my clothes fit better. My self esteem is better and for the first time in about two years I feel like I am at the top of my game again.
. What you think about Noriko.
A. I love Noriko. Not only do I consider her an excellent trainer, but I feel as if I have gained a new friend as well. She is constantly encouraging me to give it my all. She compliments me on the progress I have made. She is also constantly counseling me, not only on the importance of working out, but also the huge impact nutrition plays on my overall fitness goals.
She always had a great attitude and a smile on her face. Even on days when I can tell she is tired, she keeps moving forward which encourages me to do the same.
Q. Would I recommend Noriko to others?
A. I’m a little bit selfish and want to keep her to myself. But in reality, I have already recommended her to about 5 other people. Whether they have followed through with that recommendation, I don’t know. She is an asset to the training staff at PAC.
Noriko thinks about Shawn:
She was strong inside. Shed never complain and always "I'm OK". I had hard time setting her goals. When she couldn't accomplish a task that I gave her she would hate herself and then make a strong comeback. I only gave her a workout 12 times, but she got great results.