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The 4 Best Exercises for getting Fit this Summer

The 4 Best Exercises for getting Fit this Summer

by | Jul 11, 2018 | Blog, Fit tips, free

Ok so I hear ya – it’s Summer time! While we hit the beach and enjoy the sun… Let’s get ready to STAY FIT AND CHEERFIT STRONG  THIS SUMMER! Although we are taking a break from cheering, doesn’t mean we need to take a break from staying fit and healthy! Cheering season is right around the corner and we (along with your CHEERFIT FAM) want to help you make this Summer your best one yet! These favorite exercises will definitely help you ROCK this Summer!! Are you ready to get CHEERFIT STRONG this Summer?? (more…)

Top 3 Tips to Build Confidence

Top 3 Tips to Build Confidence

by | Jun 15, 2018 | Blog, Fit tips, Parents Corner

Parent’s I get it, you want your cheerleader to be on the best team, and cheerleaders, you want to be on the team with the highest skills. Remember, you have to work toward each skill and goal in order to be the best for yourself and your team, that means what ever team you happen to be placed on. Let’s talk about some tips for overcoming some physical and mental blocks.

STAY FOCUSED

To be successful you have to put 95% of your focus into the mental part of the sport along with the 5% of physical portion.  It is so important to stay focused on the skill at hand you are working on. Keep your head in the game, and don’t be distracted by other things going on around you.

DON’T JUMP AHEAD

So many times I have seen cheerleaders lose focus on the mental part of this sport, simply because they aren’t living and focusing in the moment, they are jumping ahead and that could potentially be grounds for failure.  You want to put your energy in the moment and what you are placing your emphasis on at that time.

REMEMBER TO BELIEVE

One of the most important things I always tell the girls on the team, is “You have to believe in yourself, you have to know you can do it in your mind and in your heart.”  It’s one thing to physically be working on the skills, it’s another thing to have that self-doubt putting that fear into yourself. You need to have to the self-confidence in yourself to know that you CAN do what you are working at.  

Don’t forget to join the CHEERFIT Movement with your cheerleader and discover that you can also be #CHEERFITSTRONG.

Join the CLUB to become a CHEERFIT Ambassador, and let your CHEERFIT journey begin! As an Ambassador, you and your cheerleader will be instantly welcomed into the CHEERFIT fam’ and receive 24/7 access to the Club: weekly workouts, community support, motivation, cheer workout videos, meet-ups, and media opportunities.  Check it out.

Happy Workout! Leave a comment to let us know what your favorite exercise of this workout is!

Tara Hulett

A mom of three.  My two daughters have been cheering since they were each two years old.  I’ve been a “Cheer Mom” for eleven years and going strong.

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Hallie Greenly

Hallie Greenly

by | Jun 10, 2018 | Ambassador, Blog

“The Strength in You… Can Make Anything Possible”

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: HALLIE GREENLY

The CHEERFIT ambassador community is filled with leaders and motivators who all share a passion for fitness, love for cheering and drive to help inspire others.

Our ambassadors share with us their personal stories and obstacles they overcome along the way. We have an amazing community of athletes who fuel their passion and determination with the CHEERFIT lifestyle.

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AND HOW YOU GOT TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?

We returned home 12 hours after Hurricane Harvey tore my town apart. There was no water, no power, no cell service and no home to come back to. We were blessed enough to have friends in town to stay with. As soon as we returned, we helped. I picked up shingles torn from roofs and dragged tree limbs to the street. At noon and 6pm, I’d go to the local shopping center and help hand out warm meals to the community. I learned that no one is too small to help. I also learned that we should always be willing to help and never afraid to ask for help.

I learned that no one is too small to help.

 

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Hallie Greenly

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS?:

My team is Texas Cheerleader State Champions, Cheer World National Champions and All-Star Athletics National Champions

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?

After being homeless for 3 months due to the storm, we’re moved into our new house and ready to get back to our normal. Being a CHEERFIT Ambassador helps me stay motivated and links me with a community of other cheerleaders with goals similar to mine.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

Although I haven’t been a CHEERFIT Ambassador long, I’ve already felt so much love and support from this community. I can’t wait to grow with my new CHEERFIT Ambassador Family.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL OTHER PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BECOME A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

Go for it! Having support with whatever your cheer goals are is amazing!

WHAT ARE 3 THINGS ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

Lipstick, Snickers bar and headphones.

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Any Song by Meghan Trainor

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE:

Side to side burpees

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“The Strength in You… Can Make Anything Possible”

ANY FUN FACTS, SOMETHING INTERESTING, OR ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SHARE?

I have 2 younger sisters and one amazing Australian Shepherd. I cheer on a Senior Level 2 team in a small south Texas town.

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story! You are so inspiring and we are so proud that you have joined the CHEERFIT family! We look forward to following your amazing journey and hope you continue to stay healthy, fit, strong, and powerful in all you do!

#CHEERFITSTRONG

Stay FIT <3,

your CHEERFIT team

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Do THIS to Reach your Goals

Do THIS to Reach your Goals

by | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog, Print & Go workouts

I have always been a big dreamer!  How about you? Do you ever daydream or do you ever think about your dreams and aspirations?

Dreaming big is really where it all starts!  When you listen to your dreams, really listen to them, you become better connected to who you are and what you want.  You find what makes you happy! Connecting with that inner part of you, that very special place in your heart that knows you best, and listening to your dreams helps you discover who you are.

Listening to your dreams gives you the freedom to know and become who you are meant to be!

Having a sense of who you TRULY are and expressing the real you helps you gain confidence and that leads to great things!  Leaders are confident. Change makers are confident. People who step out of the box and create good are confident.

All of this leads me to this…

Always believe in yourself and in your dreams; in being true to yourself and expressing who you truly are, you gain confidence… and confident girls create positive change in the world!

So, go ahead and DREAM BIG!  The sky is not the limit for you, beautiful girl!  Believe in YOUR dreams because they will never steer you wrong.  

Absolutely.

Positively.

Gomee Girl

is an inspirational accessories brand which was created by a mom and daughter team.  Our Wearable Expressions™ are a beautiful, trendy way for girls to express themselves… because when you share the real you with the world you share something amazing… you share the gift of YOU!

All of our thoughtfully designed collections are hand crafted and are meant to inspire girls through messages of positive self-expression.  Gomee Girl designs are not only beautiful and stylish, but each one tells a story and is unique… just like the girl who wears it! (more info: www.gomeegirl.com)

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Does your cheerleader need a confidence boost?

Does your cheerleader need a confidence boost?

by | May 21, 2018 | Blog, Fit tips, free, Parents Corner

Ever hear the phrase, “confidence is key“? It’s oh so true..confidence is that secret ingredient that will help your cheerleader advance their skills, bust out of that mental block, and truly SHINE both on and off the mat! If you’re sensing some frustration or stuck in a mental block with your athlete, we’ve got the answers for you!

In this blog, I’m personally sharing my top 3 tips to help your cheerleader stay motivated and rock that confidence 24/7!! 

TIP #1: STAY MOTIVATED, HERE’S HOW

The trick to staying motivated is setting goals and having a plan. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for the MOTIVATIONAL PLANK HOLD! (PS: this is one of my personal fav’ go-to CHEERFIT tips!)

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This is how it works:

  1. Write down your top 3 summer goals
  2. Hold a plank (30-60 seconds)
  3. While in the plank, repeat your goals out loud and visualize each new skill in your head (yes all while in a plank)

Parents, this is a great one for you to do with your athletes and lead by example : )

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TIP #2: MOUNTAIN CLIMBER CHALLENGE BUSTER

Yes, say that 10 times fast : ) Ok, so this now is what you want to do right after the motivational plank challenge. First, we want to set goals, then we want to BUST THROUGH any negative thoughts so our goals can happen!

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Here is how:

  1. Mountain Climber time (30-60 seconds)
  2. While climbing those mountains you want to bust through any negative thoughts that creep in
  3. Tell yourself, “I’ve got this!” “There is nothing that can hold me back!” “I am CHEERFIT STRONG!!“

Parents again, time to show your cheerleader that negative thoughts mean NOTHING. We’d recommend doing this with them!

TIP #3: BE CHEERFIT STRONG

 

Ok, so this is the ULTIMATE TIP! Listen up..I

In order to build that confidence, you have to be strong both mentally and physically! And that is where CHEERFIT comes in! We are a fitness community for cheerleaders, here to support your cheerleader stay motivated, overcome challenges and be supported every step of the way!

BECOME A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR and get ready to for an instant burst of motivation, confidence, and fun!

DANIELLE DONOVAN

is the go-to fitness expert for the cheerleading industry and founder of CHEERFIT (www.cheerfittraining.com). Danielle holds national fitness certifications through the American Council on Exercise and specializes in sports conditioning, youth fitness, and group fitness as it pertains specifically to cheerleaders. Danielle has been featured on NBC,Inside Cheerleading Magazine, FITNESS Magazine, Livestrong, Yahoo Beauty, NY Post, American Cheerleader Magazine and more. Through fitness, Danielle focuses on helping cheerleaders build the confidence, strength, and flexibility they need to reach their goals and prevent injury.

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