Fitness Competition Journal 14 Weeks completed! 10 weeks to go! My main competition
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 >
Getting Fit to Run Part 3: Soft Tissue Work
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 >
So what if you started trying to get healthier and didn’t focus on losing “weight”
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 >
Fitness Competition Journal: Since I’m feeling empowered: Actual Progress Pics 12 weeks out
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 >
Fitness Competition Journal: Increasing Confidence!! It’s not from where you would think though.
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 >
Get Fit to Run Part 2: Injury and the Recreational Runner
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 >
