The Secret To Getting Everything You Want

by Danielle Donovan | Dec 30, 2015 | Print & Go workouts

Ah, yes the new year! The new year brings a great sense of relief as we get a ‘fresh slate’ to start over, refresh, and revamp. This is the time where we set lofty goals and are ready to conquer 2016 like a champ. But hold on slugger – take a second to really think about those goals.

Ok, now that you’re thinking about your goals (those real, true, attainable goals) and you’re super clear about what you want, how the heck do you make it happen?? Let me let you in on a little secret to getting everything you want!
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How To Bust Out of That Mental Block

by Danielle Donovan | Dec 22, 2015 | Print & Go workouts

Let’s face it, mental blocks are very real and something you may have to deal with at some point in your cheering career. Personally, I hope you never get them and tumble fearlessly forever : )  But if you are like most of us and have had that dreaded mental block – this #workoutwednesday is for you!

Mental blocks are known as that big unknown in cheerleading (and life)! There is no other thing that drains a cheerleader’s motivation faster, drives a coach to insanity, or confuses a parent more, than experiencing a mental block.

So how can you bust out of a mental block once and for all?
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The Cheer Ab Workout

by Danielle Donovan | Dec 15, 2015 | Print & Go workouts

Cheer abs – everyone wants them, but how do you get them?

As the fitness trainer for cheerleaders, I get this  question a lot. Yes, everyone would love to rock a 6 pack in that uniform and ‘show off’ that mid section – but the real way to train your abs is not by doing more crunches.

Are you ready for a little secret?
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Sweating Through December

by Danielle Donovan | Dec 8, 2015 | Print & Go workouts

This month, I am encouraging you to get your workout on and stay in cheer shape even during the holiday season.  Despite the holiday parties to attend, christmas cookies to make (and eat) and gifts to buy, I want you to remember exactly what you have worked all season for! That’s right, I have said it before and I will say it again – competition season is here my friends and I want you in it to win it.

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How Stay in Cheer Shape During the Holiday Season

by Danielle Donovan | Dec 2, 2015 | Print & Go workouts

Wow! I can’t believe it, Thanksgiving has come and gone and the holiday season is in full swing. I must say, I love seeing the houses decorated with bright lights, and there is just that something special being in NYC around this time of year. Don’t you just love the extra sparkle in your town?

Now, although we are all filled with a little extra holiday cheer – it is important to remember competition season is here! Of course, I want you to enjoy every ounce of the holiday season, but I don’t want you to sabotage all that hard work that you have been practicing ALL season for! (more…)