The Seattle Times
Lifestyles : Sunday, August 05, 2001
Pacific Northwest Magazine / On Fitness
Ask Molly
BY MOLLY MARTIN
Q. I am 44 years old, 5-3 and weigh 200 pounds. I'm trying to locate a personal trainer experienced in working with significantly overweight women. I was in fairly good shape until my mid-30s, have had a positive response to weight training, but have not been on a consistent exercise plan for about five years, other than sporadic and moderate walking. I have prior experience with gyms and trainers (when I wasn't as overweight) and know I need to be careful to not overextend my out-of-shape body and injure myself. I'm also wary of folks who push diet supplements, etc. as "the answer." It would be great to find someone who has a combination of expertise in safe weight-loss management, weight training, orthopedics/sports injury prevention for the obese, middle-aged woman.
— S.H.
A. Many trainers have experience working with large folks, but over the years I've heard of only a few actual specialists. Two locals include Vikki Cole (fitnestarr@hotmail.com) and Kim Williams-Brinck (206-367-9966; www.physicallyfocused.com).
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