Author Archives: Amy Van Pelt

About Amy Van Pelt

ACE - Certified Personal Trainer

Walking, AGAIN

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

I’ve written a lot about walking, and why not?  It is the most straightforward form of exercise there is.  Most of us learned how to do it, in fact often acted as if we were madly driven to do it … Continue reading →

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When You Walk …

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

know that you are walking.  Simple wisdom.  Pay attention to what you are doing, not just when you are walking, but in every activity you undertake.  The simple act of paying attention, focusing on what you are doing makes it … Continue reading →

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Small Stuff Adds Up

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

It’s true.  Small stuff that you do regularly adds up.  Almost anything that you do in your life, if you do it over and over again, will have a profound impact on your health and wellness. For instance, if you … Continue reading →

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Running in the Dark

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Literally.  The sun sets now about 4:15 pm, so when I drive up to the track for my run clinic at 5:30 it is completely dark.  And there are no lights at the track, so the group must use headlamps.  … Continue reading →

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Time to Get Walking!
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Posted on October 10, 2011 by

We’re more than a week into National Walking Month – yes, October is a great time to start or continue a walking program!  Walking is such an enjoyable activity, I can’t say enough about it!  First, everyone knows how to … Continue reading →

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Success is not Static

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Success – something we all want – can be a moving target.  You work hard to achieve a certain goal, whether it is finishing college, getting a promotion, or being able to hold a plank for 45 seconds.  By the … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Fitness Goal?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Meeting with a new client a short time ago, we spent some time discussing her goals.  She wanted to become “more fit”.  Exploring this idea further, we uncovered that she used to hike regularly but had not done so for … Continue reading →

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Tenacity

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Goals.  We all have them.  Some are vague, like “I want to eat better.”  Some are written down, never again to see the light of day.  Some we talk about with others.  Most of them we never come close to … Continue reading →

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Stuck in a Rut?

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

Are you stuck in an exercise rut?  By that I mean, do you keep doing the same types of exercise week after week, month after month?  If so, have you noticed that nothing is changing?  You aren’t getting stronger, you … Continue reading →

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Cedar Tree Fitness at a New Location!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

Not my usual blog post, but I wanted to make sure everyone got the message – this is the press release published recently in the Bellingham Herald. Cedar Tree Fitness, a uniquely focused personal training business, has moved to a … Continue reading →

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