mompreneur Health Pros

Stacey Allard and Kate Frappier

how is Health Pros different from other personal training gyms?

Health Pros offers all the amenities of a large scale Health Club without the crowd. We are a 1 on 1 and small group personal training center where there is no membership fee, orientation fee or consultation fee…all you pay for is personal training. Health Pros offers all the programs you need to meet your fitness goals.

what kind of services do you offer?

a] One on One Personal Training and Group Personal Training which include muscular strength, cardiovascular, balance & flexibility training. “If you don’t use it, you lose it” b] Yoga & Pilates offered by Bonnie Siverson who has been with us for close to 10 years c] Zumba – group fitness latin-based dance class offered by Kim Brandt what is the #1 lesson you want every client to learn?

Commit yourself to regular exercise and sound nutritional habits, don’t think about it too much, just do it. Get organized and plan your meals and exercise sessions. Knowledge is everything but nothing if you don’t apply it. Learn how to exercise efficiently and effectively so you get the greatest benefits for your efforts. Set up a realistic plan to avoid being miserable with dieting and appreciate that losing weight and getting in shape requires daily commitment and determination. “Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little has its stages of drudges and triumph and a victory.”

what has been the biggest challenge in owning your business?

In the initial planning stages of Health Pros we were continually warned of how most business partnerships often fail. We have made the commitment to maintain constant communication with one another and we have persevered. We can’t control the economy, but we can control the fact that we will continue to do the best job we can at servicing our clients in personal training.

what is the biggest misconception of the fitness industry?

That cardiovascular training is best for fat burning. It’s not, resistance training beats it hands down, the more muscle you have the more calories you burn at rest.

how do you promote healthy living in your own home?

We have a balance of the different food groups with each meal and implement activity in our life. None of us are perfect, but the 80/20 rule is a good one to follow. If you can have a good balance 80% of the time, you can afford to splurge 20% of the time.

what is your secret to staying motivated to exercise?

We have no excuse not to exercise; it is at our fingertips every day. Our advice to others: set goals for yourself, start out slowly, think variety, have fun, track your progress, exercise with a friend and definitely make an appointment with your trainer for accountability and to stay motivated.

what advice can you share with moms to help child obesity?

Begin with smaller portions served on their plate so when you are a member of “The Clean Plate Club” you haven’t gone over on your portions. Try to have each meal consist of at least one food from each food group. Provide healthy snacks and calorie controlled snacks [i.e. 100 cal. options] to your kids. Remember mindless eating happens in front of the TV so limit eating to the kitchen table. Eat as a family as often as you can. Exercise as a family [we all need it]…. make it fun.

what thoughts would you share with other moms who might be considering starting a business?

Go for it! There is nothing like pursuing your passion in life and you never know until you try. Live your life with no regrets.