The Power of Hiring a Personal Trainer

June 15, 2023 by Heidi Sivers-Boyce

Supercharge Your Fitness Journey: Discover the Power of a Certified Personal Trainer in Hillsboro!

The greatest athletes in the world still have trainers, so why not you? Hiring an HFAC certified personal trainer can greatly enhance your fitness journey and help you achieve your goals effectively. At Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club, we believe in the power of expertise, accountability, support and relationship that come from working with a certified personal trainer one-on-one, with a partner, or in a small group training.

One of the key benefits of having a personal trainer is exercise safety. To gain benefit in exercise, you want to constantly progress. HFAC certified personal trainers have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through proper form and technique, reducing the risk of injuries now and in the future. These experts design customized workout programs tailored to your specific needs and fitness level, teaching you how to make exercise sustainable. By prioritizing safety, you can work out with confidence, celebrate personal bests, and minimize the chances of setbacks.

At Hawthorn Farm we believe accountability is another significant advantage of hiring a certified personal trainer or joining a small group training. It can be challenging to stay motivated and consistent with your workouts, especially when faced with obstacles or a lack of results. Whether one-on-one or with others, a personal trainer creates a support system, keeping you accountable and pushing you to reach your potential. They provide encouragement, track your progress, and help you overcome obstacles, ensuring that you stay on track and committed to your fitness goals.

If you’re interested in exploring training further, ask for a consultation with a member of HFAC’s highly educated, passionate, and professional team. Our newest team member, Ethan Dannehl, is actively building his client list. Ethan has a deep curiosity for health and science, as well as music, bouldering and body building and is a Portland area native! Ethan works well with a wide range of client needs and is constantly learning.

Whether you work with Ethan, or another HFAC expert, hiring a personal trainer at Hillsboro’s best luxury athletic club has so many advantages. They provide exercise safety, ensuring proper form and reducing the risk of injuries. They offer accountability, keeping you motivated, consistent, and committed to your goals. Their education and guidance help you understand the science behind fitness, make informed choices, and set achievable goals. With the support of a personal trainer, you can embark on a transformative fitness journey, empowering you to live your dreams and achieve the healthy, active lifestyle you desire at HFAC.

HFAC’s Intentional Summer Blueprint

May 12, 2023 by Heidi Sivers-Boyce

Your Summer Health Blueprint with Hawthorn

Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club is a wonderful place for intentionality. You may find yourself meeting with Membership on a whim or with great purpose. The reasons to join a Hillsboro gym are many. Once a member, HFAC’s incredible 12-week New Member Journey program, our emphasis on goal-setting tools, and our welcoming culture foster intentional choice in your wellness journey.

Let HFAC’s professional team support your exploration of WHY. Perhaps you come to HFAC because you want to build muscle, or lose fat, or simply to feel better and stay active. Perhaps you were trying to find a place for swim lessons or a place to keep your kids active. Whatever your reasons are, we can help you find the intention that brough you to Hillsboro’s best and locally owned health club. We know that with clarity and purpose, most of us get closer to our goals!

At HFAC we are excited to make the most of the warm weather and have our most “Intentional Summer” yet, full of quality self-care and quality time with those we love.

We are making sure we don’t overschedule so there are margins for practices like meditation and yoga. It’s tempting to schedule out every moment of every day but having space in life is so healthy. We don’t even mind a little boredom! It’s good for you.

At Hawthorn Farm we are also encouraging our members to name what’s important. It’s easy to let the unimportant and the urgent take over. Next thing you know, summer is gone! By naming what’s important you are prioritizing the big things. It’s an intentional way of living that is so healthy! And don’t overthink it. What’s important could be: Playing with your kids more (weekly pickleball matches, shooting hoops, swimming in the pool), spending more time with friends (working out together, taking a group fitness class like bodypump, TRX, or our small group weightlifting class). Naming what’s important is a practical way to live with intentionality this summer.

Lastly, we are making sure to add in a little magic this summer. The weather makes it possible to get outside and do things we can’t normally do. Plan a movie night in the backyard, have a smore party, plan a date night at a local Hillsboro winery. Oregon shows off in the summertime. Make the most of it by getting outside and creating some unique memories!

As always, Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club is here to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Intentionality is so important in fitness and in life. Let’s make the most of summer together!

HFAC’s 3 Easy Tips to keep your body and mind healthy in a desk job

April 27, 2023 by Heidi Sivers-Boyce

3 Tips for Staying Healthy at Your Desk Job in Hillsboro

Too much sitting has been called “the new smoking”. It’s easy to see why. Long bouts of seated work are hard on health, impacting posture, heart, mind and more. Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club’s hometown, Hillsboro, Oregon, is a booming industry hub with thousands of desk-bound employees. Are you one of them?

HFAC has so many amenities to stretch, strengthen, balance and restore. Whether you’re currently a member or considering membership, our team of professionals can help you find solutions that meet your needs. Consider these 3 easy tips to promote your health!

Tip #1 – Embrace “Exercise Snacks”

At HFAC we teach that small changes can have a big impact. Why not try “Exercise Snacks.” Exercise snacking is doing 1-2 minutes of movement every 30 minutes or so. It can be something as simple as finding a staircase to go up and down or doing tricep dips using your office chair. Pace and stretch during phone calls. Take a meeting with a coworker while you “snack” together on a walk. Need real, live inspiration? Try HFAC’s HI/LO Fitness Class with Nancy. This class is full of fun and classic moves anyone can do anywhere!

Tip #2 – Snack Smarter

Exercise snacks are great but ACTUAL food snacks can be healthy too. 😉 At Hawthorn Farm we love snacking as much as the next club. We rarely recommend abstaining from snacks but focusing instead on mindful eating of nutritionally dense whole foods. The American Heart Association recommends trying to make healthier versions of packaged snacks at home so you can choose the ingredients. If you’re frustrated or in a snack rut, book an appointment with an HFAC personal trainer with a nutrition certification to develop a plan.

Tip #3 – Establish a Pre or Post Work Movement Ritual.

Create a workout routine by building off your workday structure. Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club has fitness trainers and group exercise classes available before and after work as well as a great lunch crowd. The feeling of accomplishment and proven increase in endorphins that exercise yields are second to none. It could be weight training, cardio, yoga, swimming or a stretching session in our dedicated and well-equipped stretching area. We have it all here at HFAC!

Being assigned to a desk can be fine! Just sprinkle in a little intentionality and some help from Hillsboro’s locally owned luxury athletic club, Hawthorn Farm.

Top 5 Spring Break Staycation Tips

March 18, 2023 by Heidi Sivers-Boyce

Top 5 Hillsboro Spring Break Staycation Tips

Does the upcoming Spring Break have you daydreaming about vacation? Here at your favorite, locally owned gym and wellness community, Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club, we love a good travel fix. It can also be healthy for mind and wallet to staycation; incorporating fun, play, and restoration into life at home. Doing a staycation well is an art. Here are HFAC’s Top 5 Tips for doing it well!

Tip #1 – Staycation Starts at Home

Find a theme! Have fun doing smaller things that bring hotel luxury into your home, so you feel like an honored guest.

Robes! Go ahead and spring for some nice bathrobes or leisurewear. You may be living in them for the length of your staycation so think of it as an all-purpose outfit. The fluffier the better!
Bring in all the senses! As this Harvard Gazette article reminds us, scents and smell are tied to memory and emotion. A touch of teatree in a room can make you feel whisked away to a resort. Hang twinkling lights or find candles that smell like vacation to keep things warm and inviting. Make your own vacation playlist and turn it just loud enough you can’t help but dance!
Put snacks on display! Minibars are a luxury the best hotels know how to stock right. Consider some of these yummy yet healthier snacks from Healthline.

Tip #2 – Actively Relax

At HFAC, we know that rest is essential. Sleeping in and taking naps can be a great part of staycation but getting active can burn stress and worries away. HFAC’s Matrix 7xi Cardio screens on treadmills, bikes and ascent trainers can take you all over the world with the click of a button. You could even sign up for a yoga class every day and create your own personal yoga retreat! Don’t feel like leaving the house? HFAC’s robust online fitness classes led by our best-in-class instructors and personal trainers are a great way to stay active while you relax at home.

Tip # 3 – No Projects/No News

The big temptation when we stay home and have free time is to fill it with a honey-do list or an engrossing project. Resist! Read a new book, plan a movie night each night, binge-watch a favorite show, but avoid the news or home projects. The world will still be turning when you get back. For now…unplug.

Tip # 4 – Recreate with Your Favorite People

One of the best things about vacation can be quality time with people who are important. HFAC Members love making memories with Pickleball, one of America’s fastest growing sports. It’s an absolute blast to play with friends or the whole family. If that’s not your style, HFAC offers pool time, a rockwall climb or even squash match to have active fun together.

Tip # 5 – Pamper Yourself

Most of us don’t own a sauna and it’s probably exactly what your staycation needs. Fear not! Include a daily trip to the best gym in Hillsboro for recovery amenities like our year-round outdoor hot tub, large sauna and steam rooms, massage therapy, stretching areas and more. You would take care of yourself on vacation, so take care of yourself on staycation too!

For more Staycation Inspiration, or to learn more about HFAC Membership, come on in. If you are not yet a Member, this Spring HFAC is offering complimentary 2-day trial memberships, click this link for full details. We’d love to see you!

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