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Bailey O’Keefe

Bailey O’Keefe

“Hard days are the best because that is when CHAMPIONS are made”

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: BAILEY O’KEEFE

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?

I have been cheering since 3 years of age. I love it, but I have learned that some things do not come as quickly to some as others. Some need to work harder to reach skills & goals- like myself! But if there is one important thing I have learned it is that, you should never give up, keep pushing yourself harder & that hard work does pay off! 


You should never give up, keep pushing yourself harder & that hard work does pay off!


Through hard work and the support of my CHEERFIT fam’ I’ve been able to improve my jumping, stunting & tumbling skills! My biggest accomplishment was making the Junior Level 3 team this year, after 6 years at level 1 and 1 year at level 2! I am proud of my perseverance and motivation to keep working hard to accomplish my goals! I’m here to say, if I can do it you cantooo! I hope my story inspires you to reach your goals and accomplish your dreams! – CHEERFIT Ambassador Bailey O’keefe

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?

CHEERFIT has helped me so much this season. The workouts not only help me to stay fit, but they have given me so much confidence and motivation to achieve new skill after new skill.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

My favorite part of being a CHEERFIT Ambassador is access to all the workouts. The workouts have been so helpful in improving my jumps & tumbling skills this season!

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

CHEERFIT is more than a weekly workout, it is a motivational support system. We help each other with struggles & cheer each other on when we reach a need skill/level. I highly recommend joining the CHEERFIT Family & becoming CHEERFIT Strong!

WHAT ARE 3 THINGS ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

My cheer sneakers, extra hair ties & a water bottle.

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Burn by Ellie Golding

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Turkish Get Ups

FAVORITE QUOTE:

I OWN it

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

The picture I am sharing is from my last season on Level 1 when I could only do a back walkover to now (2 years later) throwing standing tucks!!

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

Loving these fit tips and motivation? Become a CHEERFIT Ambassador and get instant access to the CHEERFIT Ambassador Club, exclusive content, CHEERFIT updates, and ambassador-only giveaways. Start your journey today!

Busy Schedule? Here’s how to Stay Organized!

Busy Schedule? Here’s how to Stay Organized!

Now let’s face it… EVERY Cheer Parent is truly a SUPER HERO!

Whether it’s getting kids to cheer practice, school, or competitions… these schedules can get pretty CRAZY!

Luckily we have some AMAZING TIPS on how to STAY ORGANIZED and be able to GET EVERYTHING DONE!

1.  START TO SCHEDULE EVERYTHING!

I rely heavily on my phone and calendar to get everything straight. I am one of those moms that will completely forget that I have to do anything that day until it is time to go. I make sure everything is always set in my phone as soon as I find out about it, then I write it on the calendar in the kitchen at home so she can check it as well. The calendar in my phone is also color coordinated. Each event has its own color, whether it is Cheer, archery, doctor appointment, or her dad’s weekend. For archery tournaments and practice I also use my calendar and phone!

STAYING ORGANIZED IS KEY! WHETHER IT’S YOUR PHONE, PLANNER, OR STICKY NOTES; STAYING TRUE TO YOUR SCHEDULE WILL HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR DAY! : )

2.  FORGETFUL? USE ALARMS!

My daughter has a phone with an alarm that will go off forty-five minutes prior to cheer practice. This allows her to know when to get ready! I have another alarm that will go off fifteen minutes from when we need to leave. With all these alarms we are able to get through the day right on schedule. I can also get her one year-old brother and his bag ready before we head out.

ALARMS CAN BE YOUR BEST FRIEND AND LIFE SAVER!

3.  KEEP YOUR AREA ORGANIZED

We have specific places for EVERYTHING!

Practices and competitions require LOTS of specific items and sometimes it can get a little hard to keep track of everything! But we were able to find the PERFECT SOLUTION!

  1. Bows
  2. Practice Shirts
  3. Practice Uniforms
  4. Cheer Shoes
  5. Competition Uniform
  6. Team Cheer Bag
  7. Water Bottle
  8. Extra Accessories


WE WERE ABLE TO ORGANIZE ALL THE ITEMS IN HER CLOSET RIGHT BEFORE WE START OUR DAY!

Before we go we always double check all our bags the night before before we go to competitions, also the morning of JUST IN CASE!

MELLISA GUTHERY

I am a mother of two amazing kids. One is a 9 year old, crazy, cheer kid, the other just turned one and never sits still. I was a truck driver for 10 years and now I drive a school bus. My daughter has been in cheer for 5 years and we have been working out together since she was five years old. CheerFit lets us continue to work out together while home with her baby brother.

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Become a POWERHOUSE Tumbler

Become a POWERHOUSE Tumbler

CORE & AB WORKOUT FOR TUMBLING


Hey you! So we hear you are looking to build up that stamina and boost your tumbling? And we are here to tell you it all starts with your CORE! YESSSSS, your core is your powerhouse..and if you want to be a powerhouse tumbler, you’ve got to focus on exercises that strengthen your abs, core, shoulders, and legs!

Don’t sweat it, the CHEERFIT team and I put together these exercise fav’s for you! Complete each exercise for 12 reps, repeat 4 rounds!  We can’t wait to see you check in on Instagram & the CHEERFIT Community! Upload your workout selfie and tag @cheerfittraining #CHEERFITSTRONG

EXERCISE 1: PLANKJACKS

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FOCUS AREA: shoulders & core

EXERCISE 2: TUCK DRILLS

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FOCUS AREA: core

EXERCISE 3: TUCK JUMPS

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FOCUS AREA: core, legs & cardio

EXERCISE 4: NEGATIVE CRUNCHES

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FOCUS AREA: core & abs

Overcome Injury with These 3 Tips

Overcome Injury with These 3 Tips

Transformations come in all types of ways! From advancing skills to overcoming injuries – there is no better feeling than the feeling of overcoming challenges and reaching your goals! Today we meet CHEERFIT Ambassador Camarie who has learned to stay motivated through injury and stay strong both mentally and physically. Camarie’s mom shares,

Camarie broke her arm January 18th during cheer practice, not one time has she missed practiced or complained she continued to go full out. She was fully released back to cheer the first week of March and is continuing to push for goals. Being a CHEERFIT Ambassador has helped her maintain her strength in other areas when she wasn’t able to use her arm. Once released the workouts helped her regain arm strength and pick up right where she left off! #cheerfitstrong.

After just getting released, Camarie is right back at it..tumbling and stunting like nothing ever happened!
Camarie’s transformation journey from overcoming injury to being cleared is a true reminder to us all that through determination and having the right attitude…anything is possible! 

We were so motivated by Camarie and her transformation journey that we checked in with her to ask if she could share some tips for staying MOTIVATED DURING INJURY!! And this is what she said…

MEET CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR CAMARIE

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CAMARIE SHARES….

  1. Always believe in yourself
  2. Push yourself to be better than you were yesterday
  3. Slow and steady wins the pace

FAVORITE QUOTE:  “Perfection before progression is key”

FOLLOW MY CHEERFIT JOURNEY: @camarie_tca (IG)

Ohhhh girlll, we love hearing all about your transformation journey and how you stayed motivated to overcome injury! YES!!! We love sharing stories like Camarie’s and we are so happy to help inspire the world through her journey! Camarie, thanks for being part of the CHEERFIT fam’, you rock girl!!!

xoxo

Danielle & Your CHEERFIT Fam

Ready to start your own transformation story? We would love to invite you to join us and become the next CHEERFIT Ambassador! You’ll get 24/7 access to all our favorite workouts, become part of the CHEERFIT fam’ and get in on all the exciting Ambassador perks. 

Bronwyn Edmonds

Bronwyn Edmonds

I can and I WILL… Watch me.

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: BRONWYN EDMONDS

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?


I have learned to never give up, to always try your best and be yourself no matter what. #CHEERFITSTRONG


– CHEERFIT Ambassador Bronwyn Edmonds

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?

CHEERFIT has helped me to get stronger then I was, it helped my confidence and it made me much more motivated!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

My favorite part is the workouts, you get rewards for working your hardest and you become stronger.

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

I would tell them that it is an amazing experience and that you have to be motivated to actually do the workouts every day!

WHAT ARE 3 THINGS ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

Bows/brush/elastic
Cheer shoes 
Water bottle

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Gonna make you sweat, by C+C Music Factory

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Superman V-ups

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“I can and I WILL… Watch me.”

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

About a month ago I fell out of a back tuck and sprained my neck and got a concussion, so I couldn’t tumble for two weeks but CHEERFIT helped me get back in shape!

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

Loving these fit tips and motivation? Become a CHEERFIT Ambassador and get instant access to the CHEERFIT Ambassador Club, exclusive content, CHEERFIT updates, and ambassador-only giveaways. Start your journey today!

The Top 5 Things to Know for Tryouts

The Top 5 Things to Know for Tryouts

MY TOP 5 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRYOUT

With the craziness of competition season, it is easy to find yourself skimping on your daily workouts…

THAT ENDS NOW!

1. KEEP YOUR BODY IN TIP TOP SHAPE

As an athlete it is very important to keep your body in tip top shape all through out the year. So pump up the jams and get to work on your favorite workout. Some of my personal picks are the CHEERFIT Bootcamp DVD and the IG LIVE Tuesday Workout Parties on Instagram.

Anything that works for you personally to get you in the frame of mind to push a little harder is what you need!

2. TREAT YOUR BODY RIGHT!

Nutrition plays a big part in helping you feel energized. Fuel your body with fruits and veggies and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! All of the extra workouts and practices take a toll on your body and in addition to exercising and eating right you should also make sure you get enough sleep.

Tryouts can be very stressful and your body needs its rest in order to perform your best!

3. CONFIDENCE IS KEY

Confidence plays a huge part in your success as a cheerleader. For me, this has been the biggest obstacle to overcome. I have been battling a mental block on and off for a little over a year now. I just couldn’t understand why my mind wasn’t allowing me to throw skills I had for years and was really hard on myself. I know now that I am often my own biggest enemy and the only person holding me back. Once I realized this I found it so much easier to relax and just do my thing. I am throwing my skills again, but I think some days will always be harder than others.

For anyone struggling through a mental block I just want to let you know that you’ve got this, once you believe in yourself the

SKY IS THE LIMIT!

4. ALWAYS GO THE EXTRA MILE

Show your coaches that you are putting in FULL EFFORT. If you are struggling with a specific skill this is especially important. It is important to regularly attend tumble class, but with tryouts approaching it’s never a bad idea to go to a few extra tumble classes, set up a few privates, or go to open gym. Most gyms also provide clinics before tryouts, these really help me out! They give you a feel of what your coaches are looking for and usually a run down of how tryout day will go and give you a chance to clean up your skills. I went to all of the clinics my gym offered last year and found that it helped ease my nerves before the big day.

When your coaches see that you are trying your very hardest to nail your skills they will be MORE willing to HELP YOU!

5. TRUST YOUR COACHES

Your coaches know what you are capable of. Trust them, even if you may not be placed on the team of your dreams. Our coaches always have our best interest at heart! There are a lot of different factors that go into making a successful team, not just tumbling and stunting skills. A coaches job is to give their team the best chance they can have at winning throughout the season and they will put you in a team that you WILL EXCEL ON!

Belle Fabian

I am sixteen years old and live in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am going on my seventh year as a competitive cheerleader and cheer at Cheer Extreme Charlotte.

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CORE & AB STRENGTH FOR FLYERS

CORE & AB STRENGTH FOR FLYERS

CORE & AB STRENGTH FOR FLYERS


Hey Flyers! Today’s workout Wednesday is for YOU! We are focusing on strengthening our core & ab muscles to help you be the best flyer you can! That means, improving flexibility, body control, and balance! Sound good? Let’s go! Complete each exercise for 12 reps, repeat 3 rounds!  We can’t wait to see you check in on Instagram & the CHEERFIT Community! Upload your workout selfie and tag @cheerfittraining #CHEERFITSTRONG

EXERCISE 1: PLANK LEG LIFT

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FOCUS AREA: Core & Lower Back

EXERCISE 2: JACK KNIFE

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FOCUS AREA: Core

EXERCISE 3: SINGLE LEG BALANCE

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FOCUS AREA: Core & Body Control

EXERCISE 4: DOUBLE CRUNCH

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FOCUS AREA: Core

Esme Gough

Esme Gough

Don’t give up what you started.

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: ESME GOUGH

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?

 

Hi I’m Esme I’m 6 years old, I’ve been practicing and stretching hard for a few months now in order to get my needle stronger and better. I’ve learned that if you set your mind to something and work hard you can achieve it! I’m here to share that message with everyone! I’ve worked hard on my walkovers and have achieved both my back and front ones,


I’ve learned that if you set your mind to something and work hard you can achieve it!


Through stretching and dedication, I’ve gotten my back handsprings and splits and I can’t see what else I achieve! I hope to inspire you through my story and remind you that hard work pays off! 

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Esme Gough

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?

Being a CHEERFIT Ambassador has helped me to become stronger and more confident! I’ve also improved my tumbling and stretches! 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

I love being able to watch everyone else’s transformations and do the workouts! I am so inspired by everyone’s successes and the CHEERFIT workouts keep me so motivated! 

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

It’s so much fun and has helped me lots with my cheer goals!

WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

Cheer shoes
Cheer bow
Glitter spray

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Power by little mix.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Squat Jumps

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Don’t give up what you started” 

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

I love to cheer and dance and compete at competitions, it’s so great being part of a team and I love my cheer family

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story Camille! 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

Loving these fit tips and motivation? Become a CHEERFIT Ambassador and get instant access to the CHEERFIT Ambassador Club, exclusive content, CHEERFIT updates, and ambassador-only giveaways. Start your journey today!

How My Daughter Inspired Me to Get #CHEERFITSTRONG

How My Daughter Inspired Me to Get #CHEERFITSTRONG

Being motivated, having confidence within yourself and having someone else have confidence in you,
having the support and encouragement to try is what being #CHEERFITSTRONG is about.

“Hey Mom, Let’s work out!”

I see this in my daughter, Savannah, who has been an ambassador since July 2016. When she came
up to me one day and said “hey mom, let’s work out,” I admit I was a bit skeptical. Okay, I take that back,
I was rather hesitant. I am not in the best shape, would rather do a million things other than get my
“fitness” on, but I gave in. We started on out with stretching and watching the CHEERFIT Training DVD,
we did some walking everynight when it was nice out (we live in NY…it gets cold fast). We put on some
workout music and do our workout routine. Savannah is 10 and she is keeping a log of my progress
now.

When you have someone else to help you along the way, it really makes this thing called a workout a lot
more fun. Trust me, as you get older it’s a lot harder than it seems to get motivated and find the energy
to put in the work. Cheerleaders certainly do know how to pump you up and encourage you to keep
going and push yourself. Plus it doesn’t hurt if that very cheerleader happens to be your daughter.

So get out there Cheer Moms! Join the CHEERFIT Movement with your cheerleader and discover that you can also be…

#CHEERFITSTRONG!

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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The Mindset You Need to Overcome Injury

The Mindset You Need to Overcome Injury

Today we meet #cheerfitambassador Hava – one spunky, energetic, and motivated girl, here to show us never to let any challenges stand in your way! Hava shares how CHEERFIT has motivated and inspired her to work through her injury..and how you can too! Our girl Hava has transformed in so many ways – overcoming injury, building confidence, and getting her needle by actively doing the core & stretching CHEERFIT Workouts!

Hava’s story reminders us to stay motivated and not to let the frustration of an injury stand in your way! Instead, think what CAN I do while injured? Focus on the other muscles that you CAN work on. With that kind of mindset, you’re on your way to rocking your #cheerfitstrong!

We are so proud of Hava for staying strong..#CHEERFITSTRONG during injury! We checked in to ask Hava to share her top tips and advice for you, and this is what she said…

MEET CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR HAVA

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To stay positive and motived during injury I…

  1. Stay Positive: keep your mind focused during and after the injury. Remeber, your injury is only temporary..it will heal! 
  2. Keep Working: keep working, no matter what your injury is you can always do something. CHEERFIT is a great place to find exercises for any top of muscle group
  3. .Surround yourself with positive support: CHEERFIT gives you the support of friends to lift you up and encourage you.

I hope these tips help you ..just like they helped me : )

FAVORITE QUOTE:  “Remember the power of yet. There is a difference in I can’t do it and I can’t do it yet.”

FOLLOW MY CHEERFIT JOURNEY: @hava_bofficially (IG)

WOO!! Thank you, Hava for sharing your inspiring story and tips!! Thanks for reminding us all how to stay motivated through injury and stay #CHEERFITSTRONG in body and mind!  We love sharing stories like Hava’s and we are so happy to help inspire the world through her journey! Hava, thanks for being part of the CHEERFIT fam!! You are amazing and we love hearing about all your success .- keep doing your thing girl!!

xoxo

Danielle & Your CHEERFIT Fam

Ready to start your own transformation story? We would love to invite you to join us and become the next CHEERFIT Ambassador! You’ll get 24/7 access to all our favorite workouts, become part of the CHEERFIT fam’ and get in on all the exciting Ambassador perks.