Taps mic…Is this thing on? It’s been a long time. We shouldn’t have left you (without a dope post to step to)…see what we did there?
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This month is a celebration of women and all of the wonderful contributions we have made to society. As a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, I've had the honor of working with some amazing women, and one of the things that come up is the need and desire to have a safe space to work out.
Here are some ways I try to make sure that happens!
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Have you had a pain that you just can’t get over? Well our girl has been going through it! Check out Shawnie’s experience with cupping therapy for pain management.
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The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for many of us, but we believe it’s also put what’s important into perspective. We’re talking about one change we are looking forward to making that’s trickling over into the blog. Check it out!
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Outside is reopening and we are slowly moving back to normal (more on that in another post). That does mean more outdoor workouts, race season is approaching and a vacation or two after the hardships of this past year. WE want to make sure we are also protecting our skin. Check out a few sunscreen recommendations we’ve tried to keep you glowing this summer.
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Hip hop culture has taken over fitness culture. However, what’s missing in most of the studios we visit is…us, people who look like us. Today we are talking the thin line between cultural appropriation and appreciation in fitness culture and how studios can begin think different about diversity and inclusion in their space.
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Today we are leaning into being black creatives in the fitness space. We decided to interview each other about our newly embraced identities and what it means to have a voice in black culture.
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Showing a little appreciation for the thing that gets us through living a Fit with Finesse lifestyle…our bodies. Check it out!
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Investing in personal training is a big step! How do you know if you need a personal trainer and what should you be looking for when there are so many trainers and influencers out there? We’ve created some thoughts and questions to get you started on making a sound decision toward living your best, fit lives.
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There was no big turn of events that righted the world when midnight struck in 2021. So, we are turning inward to find ways to get back to refocus, refresh and get back to ourselves. Follow along as we share a few ways we’ve found joy in this season.
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Here’s to 2021. We cannot predict the future, but as we look back at the past year, we believe a toast is in order. Join us in sending a CHEERS to those who help us live our best, fit lives.
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Four months into the coronavirus pandemic and a lot has shifted, including its effect on the fitness industry. Check out some updated thoughts on how studios and gyms are adjusting and how we feel about it all.
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Sometimes, it is not so bad to take a look back. Inspired by one of our Instagram faves, we decided to write notes to our past selves. Here is a glimpse of what we would say to ourselves on day one of our fitness journeys.
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There is an open letter circulating from Black women to the fitness industry and we’ve added our names. You want the details, so get into this post for all the info on how it started, what is being demanded and why we are in full support.
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Two years ago, we discussed the importance of representation in the fitness industry. Now, with everything going on, we are doubling down our mission to uplift women of color in fitness and promoting self care. Representation matters because what we see shapes our perception of reality and what we feel is possible for ourselves and for people who look like us. We are tackling the subject of the importance of representation in the fitness industry. Check out our plan to tackle the issue and how we hope to represent you at Fit with Finesse.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and National Health and Fitness Month. There’s a reason why the two go hand-in-hand. We are always here with the fitness tips, but this month we are focusing on mental health. Check out some tips for tapping into your emotions during this time.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life for all of us. We have both adjusted to life working from home and working out from home. Two busy bodies and gym rats adjusting to this new normal has not been easy, but we have made a few observations and predictions for how this will affect the fitness community moving forward. And we have the perspective of a little extra #FitGirlMagic to add this time around.
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Did you know over 800,000 active podcasts with over 54 million podcast episodes currently available worldwide? Kind of awesome, right? So much information and content being broadcast and we definitely have our favorites. Check out what we are listening to and how they help us get through our day.
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Do you know what is one of the best ways to recover from soreness, sickness or fatigue? Sleep! Good ole fashioned rest. We challenged each other to prioritize sleep for three days and establish a routine to help us get better quality ZZZs. Check out how we did!
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We are in LOVE….with fitness. And that’s not a bad place to be. We have shared our story, now get into the “why” behind our passion for living a healthy lifestyle.
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