I'm over the rules. The rules don't seem to be working yet we seem to be reluctant to break them. As a nation, we've heard all of these rules don't eat bananas after 5 p.m. or better yet EVER, only workout every other day, eat sugar free, gluten free, and taste free food but we're ... read more >
I admit this is an embarrassing post to write. In the world of physique training we are inundated with endless pictures of six packs, pectorals, and biceps (some I am there for every single day...Ahem Simeon Panda) We have people posting inspirational quotes and pictures of plain brown rice and dry chicken breasts all in ... read more >
Last week while doing my Treadmill Intervals I had an epiphany It does NOT matter. By IT I mean my weight and physical appearance. That IT which most of us (especially women) base our value and our worth on. IT does NOT matter Living in If Only When I was younger I lived in the ... read more >
Well looks like I am going to have another 4 weeks to keep on keeping on. When my coach told me I would need another 4 weeks to get to where I need to get to for one second I got discouraged but then I thought about all the benefits: Roxie would be at the ... read more >
My coach Roxie Beckles competed in a show this past weekend. She did not get the result she had hoped for and she handled herself with class and dignity because she knew that she brought her best to the competition. She worked her hardest and that was the main point. She could not control who ... read more >
Part 3: The importance of Soft Tissue Work Fiercelyfit Trainer: First we need to address your tissue quality. Your connective tissue is what surrounds your muscles. We want to make sure that your tissues are elastic and minimize the knots and adhesions that form in the tissues. Sue Ellen: Well how do we do that? ... read more >
I've worked in gyms for nearly 10 years and I have noticed something interesting. People who are focused on losing weight do not stick with their program, but people who are there because they like the way they feel and also have found workouts that they enjoy are much more likely to stick with it. ... read more >
Do you know that I have never worn a bathing suit in public as an adult woman? I just bought my first bikini this year and that was because I wanted to use them for my progress photos. So of course the first time I decide to wear a bikini in public it has to ... read more >
I am walking with an extra serving of "Giving it to the People" these days. Most would assume it comes from dropping nearly 10 pounds and seeing my body change. But that's not it Most would assume my extra amount of confidence these days all stems from the physical changes, but that has ... read more >
Part 2: Injury and the Recreational Runner It has been said that 70-80% of runners get injured. When we think about running injuries, how many of those injuries are cardiovascular in nature? Very few. Most of the injuries we hear about are are to the joints and muscles. Why does this happen? ... read more >