We care.

When you train with Wildfire Fitness, you don’t simply become “a client”, you become a valuable member of the Wildfire Fitness community. This community is made up of people just like you who want live well and have fun doing it. Your success is important to us and we make it our business to do all that we can to help you accomplish your goals. We strive to know who you are and how you live to help you make the best choices for your lifestyle.

We listen to you.

The trainers at Wildfire Fitness will help you customize a program not only to fit your busy lifestyle, but to help you reach your individual health and fitness goals and improve your physical quality of life.

We know what we’re doing.

We’ve trained hundreds of clients and have helped them achieve the goals they desired. Each trainer has the highest credentials, including one or more certifications. We are CPR and nationally certified and update our knowledge continually through conferences and workshops. We also work as a team to train you so you get the best care for your situation, and we can refer you to a network of wellness providers offering services such as massage therapy, nutrition counseling, physical therapy and chiropractic care.

Elements of Training:

Your Wildfire Fitness sessions will include:

1. Goal setting.
2. Creation of an achievable plan.
3. All equipment necessary during your session.
4. Recommendations on equipment options for your own solo workouts.
5. Fun, functional, and effective workouts.
6. Guidance and lifestyle coaching to help you take charge of your fitness success.
7. Nutrition guidance and assistance in managing your nutritional choices.

Our Philosophy

It is our privilege to work with you. We appreciate each opportunity to guide you in your journey towards ever-increasing, vigorous health. To that end, we are exclusive and only seek to work with individuals who are truly ready to make the lifestyle choices necessary for optimal health and fitness. Our goal is to provide exceptional service in a safe and motivating environment.

We realize that you’re a REAL person with a REAL life. Looking good is important, but working out with a trainer is also an investment in your overall health and well-being. We want you to reach your fitness goals and maximize your investment in yourself. Creating a healthy lifestyle is an important part of helping you feel great, while maintaining the energy you need to do the things you want to in life.

Our Purpose

Our goal is to help you live your best life. Getting and staying in shape can be an ever-increasing challenge in today’s busy world with the rising demands of work and home life. Additionally, there has been an explosion of health and fitness information that can sometimes be confusing and contradictory. That’s why we’re here. We’ll help you wade through that information to find the right lifestyle choices for you.

Our Mission:

To offer comprehensive health services, giving top priority to:

1. Safety
2. Fun
3. Effectiveness
4. Professionalism
5. Cutting-edge creativity
6. Empowering clients with the education needed to promote long and healthy lives
7. To consistently address the unique needs of each Wildfire Fitness client by providing the finest care possible.
8. To commit to the selection, growth and development of talented people while creating a positive, professional, fulfilling and supportive working environment for every Wildfire Fitness Team member.

March is National Nutrition Month

Hey, March is National Nutrition Month!

If you’ve fallen off the healthy eating wagon since New Year’s it’s a perfect time to reboot and refocus. One bite at a time.

Here are some tips and ideas to get you going:

1. Eat breakfast. Yep, you have heard this over and over… and over again, but humans are still human, so it’s still true. When you wake up, eat. You’ve fasted all night while you slept so your body needs fuel and it needs nutrients. No, you cannot “just live off your body fat”. Well, technically you can... but it’s not ideal, especially long term if you want to successfully regulate your metabolism, manage your weight and optimize your athletic performance. Consider your current weight management and athletic performance situation if you regularly skip breakfast. Is it successful and/or the best it can be? Probably not. For those who say they “just can’t eat in the morning”, it’s more than likely just because you don’t eat in the morning. If you start eating breakfast, you’ll train your body to start craving breakfast. And in turn your body will become more efficient at regulating your metabolism and your energy needs throughout the day. Start with something simple like a piece of fruit, a boiled egg, Greek yogurt or even a glass of grapefruit juice, and build from there.
2. Start your morning with a kale smoothie. From salads to chips and, of course, the smoothie, kale is HOT and it’s everywhere. I’ve even seen raw chocolate-covered ones on the shelves of local trendy grocery stores. Not for me but well, whatever gets some people excited to eat it, right? Kale is a super food packed with fiber (keeps bowels clean and cholesterol in check), iron (health-ifiying your hemoglobin to oxygenate your cells for growth and renewal), vitamins A (health-ifying your skin and vision), K (super-fying your bone health and blood clotting ability) and C (fortifying your immune system). Add 20-30 grams of protein and you’ll offer your muscles plenty of support to get the most out of your daily exercise. Plus, smoothies are a great way to get your breakfast on the go, especially for those who are training themselves to eat breakfast in the morning. (wink) Need a recipe or two? Get one here.  Note: if you have IBS or thyroid issues monitor your intake of kale. Try more easily digestible baby kale, or skip the smoothie and stick to cooked kale.
3. Avoid junk food in the afternoon. Once upon a time I worked in an office and noticed that often around three in the afternoon I’d find myself fighting to keep my eyes open and awake. I’d try to trick my eyes by letting one close to “sleep” while the other stayed awake to keep working… Ah, nope, it did not work. I’d also soon find myself looking for something to snack on. If this scenario sounds familiar for you, too, or you find yourself rummaging around for something salty or sweet in the afternoon, you’re not alone. According to a recent study by British research group, One Poll, you’re more likely to make poor food choices at 4:12 pm (the average time people cited for giving in to temptation). Not surprising since by that time it’s been a while since lunch so your blood sugar may be low and you may also be feeling the fatigue of the day. Your body is looking for energy. Instead of reaching for chips or candy, though, opt for light 150-200 calorie snack choices with both fiber and protein so you feel satisfied, like a handful of nuts and dried fruit, or apple slices with string cheese or nut butter.
4. Drink a gallon of water per day. Yep, a gallon! Every day you’re breathing, peeing and sweating out about three quarts of water. That’s water lost even when you aren’t exercising! Since you’re body is made up of about 60-70% water, three quarts is roughly a 5-10% loss of fluid. For reference, a deficit of just one quart can make it harder to concentrate, stay alert and think clearly. You may also develop a headache. A loss of two gallons can land you in the hospital and a loss of three gallons of life water can mean figuring out what to put on your headstone. So drink up! If you have trouble sipping throughout the day, this idea will get you close to that gallon: Drink two cups with a squeeze of lemon when you first get up in the morning and then schedule your alarm on your smartphone or computer while you’re at work to remind you to drink a cup every hour. When you get home, drink one cup before dinner, one cup with dinner and one cup after. That’s fourteen cups! Note: yes, you will spend a lot of time in the washroom at first but your body will soon acclimate to absorbing what you need more efficiently so you won’t need to go as often. Note: Yes, you do get water from food and other things that you drink. This recommendation is considered for optimal performance and well being.

Remember, what you eat directly affects how you feel and how you live!

For more info on National Nutrition Month visit eatright.org.

MEDITERRANEAN PORTOBELLO BURGER

 

 

Ingredients:

 

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed

4 thin slices country-style sourdough bread, cut in half

1/2 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers

1/2 cup chopped tomato

1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

2 tablespoons chopped pitted Kalamata olives

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

2 cups loosely packed mixed baby salad greens

Preparation:

• Preheat grill to medium-high
  

• Mash garlic and salt on a cutting board with the side of a knife until it's a smooth paste. Mix the paste with 1 tablespoon oil in a small dish. Lightly brush the oil mixture over portobellos and then on one side of each slice of bread.

• Combine red peppers, tomato, feta,olives, vinegar, oregano and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium bowl. 

• Grill the mushroom caps until tender- about 4 minutes per side. Grill bread until crisp- about 1 minute per side

• Toss salad greens with the red pepper mixture. Place grilled mushrooms top-side down on 4 half-slices of the bread. Top with the salad mixture and remaining bread. 

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THE COLOR RUN IS COMING TO PDX

All images from the official Color Run website

The Color Run is coming to Portland September 6th and we're so excited!

According to the website, The Color Run is, "an event to promote healthiness and happiness by bringing the community together to participate in the “Happiest 5k on the Planet." According to us, the Color Run is a super fun and colorful 5k race/party!

Registration for the event is now open! Will we see you there? Hope so!

Click here for more information about the PDX Color Run.