As the Midwestern Fall settles in, I like to reflect on the great outdoor Summer Activities I’d already enjoyed – and the pre-Winter Activities I still have time for!

A few personal favorites that come to mind are:

• Go camping
• Spend a day out at a lake
• Take a small biking expedition
• Go for a hike
• Try (assisted) indoor/outdoor rock climbing
• Get in those last few golf swings
• Go fishing
• Enjoy a nice fall picnic
• Play a great game of Tennis
• Jog with the sunrise

It’s the simple things that keep us going sometimes.  All of these activities are locally accessible in the Kansas City, MO area and can provide great times for you, your friends and your family.  Not to mention they aren’t the largest time commitments in the world.

Staying active is a big part of maintaining your health while keeping your stress levels down, so get out there!  You may even want to invite your Front Door Fitness Trainer out there with you for your day away (…hey — we had to try).

Don’t forget to contact us if you need any help coming up with great pre-Winter Activity ideas.  Just use the form in the upper right corner of this page.

Bring a friend!

Fall is upon us and it’s the perfect time of year to pick up a pair of running shoes and get moving for great goals and causes.  The weather isn’t too hot or too cold, the breezes are gentle, and your family and friends would more than likely still be willing to hit the pavement with you.  Depending on the race you pick, activities would be provided for the smaller members of your family (the children) as well.

Local Races are great opportunities to show how your training during the Summer Months has paid-off.  Whether you’re wanting to gauge your level of improvement or simply experience the thrill of the event – jump on those urges to be active.

You’ll meet hundreds of community members who are all running for well-merited reasons, much like you’d be doing, and they’ll help create good memorable experiences along the way.  Front Door Fitness could readily help you prepare yourself to complete 10K’s to Marathons like the upcoming ones below.

The Plaza 10K Run

You’ll have to act on this one fast.  Although registration is still open, race day is Sunday – September 18th.  Click on the link above before it’s too late!

The inaugural Plaza 10K Run/Walk, presented by Farmers Insurance, is the only signature 10K race in Kansas City and features a flat and fast course along the boulevards and parkways in and around the Country Club Plaza!

This new event, which includes a 10K run/walk, a 2 mile fun run/walk and a kids dash, is destined to become one of the most popular races of the year in Kansas City.

Source: http://www.plaza10k.com/

The Cerner 15K Road Race

Click the link above to find out more.  This one is coming up sooner than you think.

On September 24, 2011, Ultramax and Cerner will bring the popular 15K (9.35-mile) road race distance to Kansas City. This is the first time Cerner and Ultramax have teamed up to bring a 15K race to Kansas City, tying well into the healthy lifestyle initiatives Cerner is kicking off locally this summer!

Source: http://kc15k.com/info.html

The 2011 Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon With Ivy Funds

There’s so much going on with this 26.2 mile event that I’d just recommend you click the link above and give it a look for yourself!  It’s happening on October 15th, leaving you plenty of time to get into great running condition with a Front Door Fitness Trainer.

Whichever race you end up picking, Front Door Fitness is more than willing to provide you the guidance to prepare.  More races will come along – and our offer to give you a free fitness & consulting plan will still be here for you to take advantage of when you need support.  Just fill-out the contact form at the top right portion of the page for more information.

Enjoy your day and happy jogging to those of you who answer the call.

This is the first installment of our most frequently asked questions series we are putting together to help answer some of the questions you have about personal training.

No one enjoys wasting money or time - Front Door Fitness values both when helping you meet your goals.

Q: Cost of living can sometimes outpace my income so I have to make sure my expenses are justified.  Is a private personal trainer from Front Door Fitness expensive?

A: This is a question that we get a lot, and honestly it is understandable why you would ask it.

Think about it.  What really whittles away at your wallet is a gym membership or home gym equipment that never gets used.  You could easily spend $1200 a year on unused fitness solutions.

Our solution is not wasteful.  It’s easy to skip a visit to the gym.  It is hard to miss a scheduled, on-site, workout with your Front Door Fitness Trainer.