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TRAVELING TRAINERS

WRITTEN BY JULIE BURTON / PHOTOS BY JAMI MARSHALL

o one said going to the gym was easy. And for many of us, half the battle is just getting out the door. “I’ll do it tomorrow” sounds nice, but tomorrow never comes, as they say. The country is still in the grip of a global pandemic, and out-of-breath crowds at a gym is probably not the healthiest setting. Jacory Marshall, owner of Traveling Trainers based in Lenexa, Kansas, learned that social distancing and avoiding crowds is actually good for his business. N of Marshall’s 10 trainers. If weather permits, the trainers will meet you at your home outdoors on a porch or open garage. “If we can’t be outside during a pandemic, we don’t do it,” Marshall explains. All trainers are nationally certified, insured, and background checked yearly. Traveling Trainers recommends everyone work out at least two 40-minute sessions a week. Brandi Houk Hodapp from Olathe says, “Over the years, I’ve had gym memberships, fitness, classes, home workouts online—you name it. None of them have gotten me to the point Traveling Trainers. The equipment you will use will be brought to you. And because so much of the food you eat fuels your workouts, you will also receive a health coach with a nutrition plan. A poor diet can ruin any workout plan. You can also opt to include a personal chef to meal prep for your upcoming week. The best part—you can bring a friend. Traveling Trainers encourages you to bring a second person, and they will always be free. Whether you meet your trainer virtually or in-person, your trainer focuses on a time and place that suits your needs. Traveling Trainers brings personal Traveling Trainers has in my strength, Going to the gym isn’t easy. But training to you, wherever that may changing physique, and overall fit- when the gym comes to you, motibe. “When COVID-19 hit last year, it ness. I am seeing changes in my vation, accountability, privacy, and made me push for virtual training,” body that I wasn’t sure I would ever safety make working out easier. ToMarshall says. “I had plans to go vir- see again after 40.” morrow is definitely here when you tual anyway, but last year kicked it in gear.” Training sessions are done through Zoom, and are live with one Every tool you need to keep your fitness goals on track is included with have one of the Traveling Trainers ready and waiting on you—and your friend, of course.

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