My name is Trevin

                This goes down in history as the first blog I have ever written. Growing up, I used to find them a little girly, but I guess I’ll do it anyways ;). My name is Trevin Swensen and I just started training at HFA three weeks ago. My experience has been great thus far and I am excited for the many relationships I will form through this job. I am very passionate about personal training and can’t wait to help people reach their fitness goals. My love for fitness stemmed from a long career of athletics. I don’t know how to not be fit, if that makes sense. My goal is to teach people that working out can be fun and that within the wide variety of exercise, there is something out there for everyone. Staying fit is a lifestyle and I’m excited to help people live it.

Aside from being in the gym I really enjoy being outside. Hiking, swimming, snowboarding, you name it and I’ll probably do it. I’d like to say that I’m open to new things, but that often leads me trying new food and I always end up regretting that decision haha. I am deathly afraid of sharks, I don’t know why, but I just cringe thinking about them. I know I said I like to swim, but by that I mean in a swimming pool or a lake. Put me in the ocean and I’m having a panic attack.  I’m married to my beautiful wife Hailey and was raised in a family of six. No kids yet, but I hope to one day have a large family! I know that this blog is super random, but I just wanted to share a little bit about myself. Can’t wait to meet you all.

Trevin 

Vacation Tips to Staying on Track

Can you believe it is already the end of July?!! Summer is winding down and it seems like we are all getting in one last trip or vacation before we have to get back to a routine. But trying to stay on track with eating habits and exercise habits can be hard when we are away from home and on the road. So here are a few tips below to get you through and help you with your health goals to keep you moving forward and not fall back into old habit!


1. Do Your Homework

Before you even leave town, investigate the workout facilities in and around your hotel. Some hotels offer fitness classes, gyms, even walking programs. Also, check for nearby parks with jogging trails or local gyms with day passes.

2. Pack It Up

Your suitcase will easily allow room for a resistance band and a jump rope. Use the resistance band for upper and lower body strength-training moves. The jump rope provides an intense cardiovascular workout in a short bout of time.

3. Carry a Load

Instead of packing one large suitcase with rollers, try distributing your luggage between two smaller suitcases. Then, balance the weight of the two cases on each side of your body as you carry your bags through the airport. Your upper torso will feel the burn.

4. Take Some Steps

Strap on a pedometer and count your steps each day. Aim for 10,000 steps per day as you trek your way through your destination's tourist sites.

5. Take a Detour

If your vacation involves a long road trip, plan a day for a hike along the way. Check with the parks or forestry service in the areas along your route to find a trail that fits your fitness level.

6. Get Adventurous

Rent a bike, kayak, or surfboard. Many rental shops also offer lessons. Try something new on vacation, and burn a few calories while you're at it.

7. Eating Choices

Pack your food to snack on and for meals rather than going out every time you are hungry and save yourself time and energy from having to burn off all those extra calories that you just ate!


Just remember to make smart decisions, it is not good to complete cut out the things that you love to eat but don't go nuts when you are vacation and lose control. Good, Better, Best, make a good decision, make a better one if you can, but always strive to make the Best decision for YOU! And remember why you are taking a trip in the first place, to take care of you! We all need a little TLC from time to time, so make sure you are taking care of you! You are an investment and a dang good one at that!! So get out there and enjoy the sunshine and your friends and family and stay true to your goals!!

Not your Grandma's BINGO

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S

Who doesn’t like a great game of BINGO?  

HFA’s monthly challenge to you is to play BINGO - see the rules below and start playing.  

Rules To Play:

  Step 1) Go to https://goo.gl/forms/25VSQgGFuDo33eB32

  Step 2) Fill out the 5 question survey to be eligible to win prizes and have the option of getting reminders!

 Step 3) Choose your way to BINGO by completing the challenges (up, down, or diagonal). You can complete multiple challenges in a week!

 Step 4) When you get BINGO email your completed card to HFA@mvhospital.net to receive your prize then go for BLACKOUT!   

The deadline is  September 1s t  

BINGO prize: Mountain View Hat

Blackout Prize: Free pass from various businesses including Guns N’Gear Shooting Range, iJump, and many more!

Sample card:

Do 15 pushups daily for a week	Track everything you eat for a week	Every hour get up and stretch for at least 3 minutes for a week	Do 10 lunges every time you go to sit in your chair
Use your free Personal Training Session call: (208) 557-2823	FREE Space	30 jumping jacks every day for a week	Try at least 1 new fruit this week
Create a new workout playlist	Go for a walk with your family and/or friend	Write 3 things you are grateful for daily this week	Eat at least 3 different vegetables in a day
Drink at least eight 8oz glasses of water in a day	Be outside for 15 minutes a day for a  week	No pop/ soda for a week	Get 10 more minutes of sleep than you usually do

Mid-Summer Motivation

Mid –Summer Motivation

It’s been hot outside and summer is in full swing! As we approach the mid-way point of summer, now is a great time to check in on your #SummerHealthGoals! Do you need help with motivation? Here are some great quotes to think about as you are working towards your goals:

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Albert Einstein

 

And my personal favorite:

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing.” Pele

Keep working hard Health & Fitness Academy Team members…and if you need help the HFA Staff is here to guide you along the journey towards your GOALS!

Cheers,

Danielle Maloni

BA, ACE-CPT, NASM- CPT, ACE-Peer Fire Fighter Trainer, Yoga Fit Trainer