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Spring is here and summer is fast approaching. I love the summer, it means more trips to the beach and a chance to wear shorts and t-shirts all the time. I hope you feel the same.

No? Why’s that? Christmas is long gone but do you still have a few too many pounds to lose before you feel confident enough to strip down to to your bikini or bathing suit?

You have been reading my website and putting the fitness and fat loss tips I’ve been sharing with you to good use?

Maybe you have been good with your nutrition but need pointing in the right direction with regards to your training.

Maybe you need someone to push you and really ramp up your training intensity to help you get the fitness and fat loss results that you truly deserve?

Maybe you need someone to coach you and hold you accountable to your every action to speed your results along?

Well if you are truly serious about getting in the best shape of your life then your are going to need the help of a Personal Trainer.

Personal Training really is the answer to your fitness and fat loss woes. A Personal Trainer can help you set and reach realistic goals. A personal trainer can help motivate you to reach higher and futher than you ever thought possible. A Personal Trainer can and will hold you accountable to your every action to ensure you reach the goals you have set.

Does all this sound good?

How about I sweeten the deal?

I’m looking to help one person achieve all their fitness and fat loss goals and I’m going to do it for FREE!

Well not exactly free, there are a few catches.

• It’s going to take hard work, in fact more hard work than you could ever imagine
• It’s going to take commitment
• You will be pushed beyond what you thought were your limits
• You will be required to keep a daily food diary and I will review it weekly
• You will be required to train at least 2 times per week at my gym
• You will be required to do “home work”

I will do everything in my power to get you in the best shape of your life, in return you will make a commitment to your self to do everything I tell you to the letter so you indeed reach the goals we set.

Failure to adhere to the above will result in the termination of the agreement. Its as simple as that.

So if you think you have got what it takes and are prepared to shed blood*, sweat and tears to reach your goals them I want you to give me your reasons why I should accept you as a client for the next 12 weeks.

I will read through all the answers and select the person I feel most suitable for this opportunity.

Train Hard, Eat Smart!

Marc

PS. I have very limited space in my diary and you will be required to stick to the training times we agree on.

PPS. Make sure to sign up for my free report at the top of the page to keep up to date with all the fitness and fat loss news. I’ll also send you a free weeks trial to my Boot Camp when you do.

CHARITY FASHION SHOW MAKEOVER COMPETITION

Get Judithed!  Win a Complete Makeover!

Have you ever watched Gok Wan or Trinny and Susannah on TV and wished that it could be you being given a makeover?  Well, now is your chance as readers are offered the opportunity to win a complete makeover with experts in every area, to give you a fabulous new look.

Organised by Barnstaple’s own Image Consultant, Judith Brady, the makeover will do a lot more for you than just getting you looking great.  As Judith says, “It’s all about confidence. We show ladies just how good they can look and then watch them blossom. Far too many ladies focus on what they don’t like about their appearance, lose all confidence and give up.  A makeover by experts really gives your confidence a huge boost which has a knock-on effect on other areas of your life – at work, socially and with your family. I have seen the wonderful effect it has and many clients now refer to it as “Being Judithed”!”

The competition is aimed at any ladies who really need a boost . This could be because of a change in circumstances, maybe you have had a rough time recently – illness, loss of job, bereavement, or maybe you are going back to work after having a child, are re-joining the social scene or desperately need help with a very special occasion. We are not trying to find England’s next top model – we want to hear from real ladies with real bodies and there is no upper age limit!

The competition is in aid of the Amigos Charity and the Spring Fashion Show to be held at the Barnstaple Hotel on Thursday 13 May 2010 where the lucky winner will get to strut her stuff in clothes from Boutique 28 and Posh Boutique.

Both boutiques will be putting on a stunning fashion show, revealing all the new Spring/Summer fashions.  The evening is a fabulous girls night out with champagne and cupcakes, entertainment from the talented singer/songwriter, Ellie Campbell, a great raffle, and a vintage/nearly new dress sale, all compered by Seth Conway – definitely a date to put in your diaries.  Tickets are great value at just £12 and are available from Posh Boutique, Boutique 28, Golds Hairdressers and Catherine Bishop.

PRIZE:

Colour Analysis and Style Consultation with Judith Brady, Image Consultant . www.judithbrady.co.uk Tel 01271 328034

Hair Re-style and Colour with Golds Hairdressers Tel 01271 325550

Nails, Spray Tan and Eyebrow Shape with Lisa Tregellas of Hands on Nail and Beauty. Tel 07811 433857

Photo Shoot  (including 2 prints) with leading photographer Stuart Green of Image Photography. Tel 07824 643743

Fitness Advice from Marc Kent , Personal Trainer plus 1 month membership of his Boot Camp.  Tel 07834 284706

COMPETITION:

To Enter: Please e-mail the Journal at: ntravers-wakeford@c-dm.co.uk explaining in no more than 500 words, why you should be chosen for a complete makeover. Please state your age, height and dress size and provide a daytime phone number. Minimum age 18 years.

The deadline for entering the competition is Friday 9 April 2010.

The winner will be announced in the NDJ on 29 April 2010 with before and after photos.

The winner must be available for the styling sessions, hair, nails and photograph at times to be arranged during the week 12-16 April 2010 and attend the Amigos Charity Fashion Show on Thursday 13 May 2010 for presentation and photo shoot.

Hi, hope you are doing great.

Ok, I’m going to be nosey and ask a bunch of questions. Hope you don’t mind.

Here goes, I’m hoping to expand my gym to offer more than just Boot Camp, Personal Training and Sports Therapy/Massage.

The plan is to have a “normal” gym that people can use at any time that its open. I will be offering the same services as above but will also be running other classes such as Pilates, Boxercise etc.

So what I want to know is

a) What kind of equipment would you like to see? Eg: treadmills/bikes etc

b) What kind of classes would you like to see? Eg: spinning/hips, bums tums, nutrition classes etc

c) What kind of therapies would you like? Eg: Hot Stone Massage, Hypnotherapy?

d) Are you or do you know a Personal Trainer/Therapist/Pilates Instructor who would be interested in in working in the expanded facility? If so send your CV and a brief descrpition to marc@marckent.com

If you could email me or leave a comment below with what you would like to see so I can further help you towards your health and fitness goals it would be really apriciated.

Train Hard, Eat Smart!

Marc

Claire, myself & Chris: rasining money for North Devon Hospice

In April last year I was approached by Claire with the view to her starting Boot Camp as preparation for the walk accross The Great Wall of China to raise money for the North Devon Hospice. After talking with Claire and the rest of the members of the team and a visit to the Hospice I decided to sponsor the trek by allowing them to participate in Boot Camp for free for the entire year to get them ready to walk The Great Wall of China.

Below is Claire’s story, please read on.

Back in April of this year (2009), whilst browsing through the North Devon Journal, I came across the article featuring Richard Taylor and his challenge of walking The Great Wall of China in memory of Sarah his sister, after reading the article my first reaction was I can do that, after telling my mum my plans she immediately said the same and it all started from there.

After a lot of thought both our attentions turned to HOW we would do it, I was unhealthy and overweight and mum felt that at 60 she was not at her peak, after ringing around a couple of fitness instructors, I came across Marc Kent, who was extremely supportive of our challenge, and much to my surprise offered his services to all of the group for free, after a couple of people pulling out we were left with just me and mum.

In May we started our long journey to getting fit and ready for the walk, I think we both had misconceptions about what to expect, but after our first session we were both hooked.  3 times a week we take part in an hour of full on exercise, which includes a warm up, circuit training and the dreaded last 10 minutes, which usually involves press ups, knees to elbow, star jumps and running.

Had somebody told us 12 months ago we would be getting up at 6.30am and running around a gym, I would not have believed them, however Marc has not only prepared us physically he has given us the confidence to believe that we can achieve this once in a life time opportunity.

What Marc Kent proves is that you can be any size, any age and any level of fitness and with the right person guiding you, you can achieve anything. This may sound corny but this is fact and we are proof of that.

What is really important about this challenge is not only the chance for us to fulfil a dream, but also the opportunity to raise as much money as possible for 2 great charities, The North Devon Hospice and Tinker Taylor 12.  Both mum and I had the opportunity to know Sarah Taylor and her family, and hear about the support they received from the Hospice at a time when they most needed it, and I can not think of a better reason to do what we are doing.

As part of the fundraising for this event, we will be holding a ladies charity night on Thursday 28th January at Sticklepath School; the event will include the following:

• A ready steady cook – Healthy style

• A presentation from Marc Kent about keeping fit

• Massage, reflexology, and head massage.

• Plus other pampering ideas.

• The event will cost £7 per person.

For more information please phone Claire on 01271 371208

If you would like to sponsor Claire and Chris’s trek and raise money for the North Devon Hospice, please visit: www.justgiving.com/clairefisher7