by Danielle Donovan | Sep 3, 2015 | Cheer tips
Hi everyone! Things have been crazy busy for me these past few weeks.
First I am back in school! My first year at the Jr high. Things are very different but I love my school and my friends. When you are a social butterfly like me, everyday is an event! I am also in full All Star Cheer mode now. This coming weekend is choreography and my teams first competition is fast approaching in Nashville on Novmeber 1st.I am up to level 4 tumbling skills and am very excited about things coming up in the next few weeks. With school back in swing, I wanted to take the time to talk to ya’ll about a topic that is close to my heart….Bullying.
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by Danielle Donovan | Sep 3, 2015 | Cheer tips, Fit tips
Being bullied is something that hurts people.
I myself was bullied when I was younger, and although some bullies may ‘grow up’ and apologized – the memories will never leave.
As your cheerFIT Ambassador, I am here to share some tips that helped me and can help you too. (more…)
by Danielle Donovan | Sep 3, 2015 | Cheer tips, Fit tips
Doctor Henry Link once said “We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action. Fear is natures way of warning us to get busy.”
Last year nearly 35,000 cheerleaders had a visit to the Emergency Room with an injury. Concussions, fractures, spinal injuries, are all the most common type of injury in the cheerleading world. Everyday, at every practice, cheerleaders put themselves in danger of injury. Every practice, these cheerleaders show back up, and continue to do what they love. Most of the time, the injuries are a minor bump or bruise from a falling flyer, or a sprained ankle, or wrist from not landing that back handspring the right way.
Sometimes there are injuries that cost cheerleaders their cheering careers.
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by Danielle Donovan | Sep 3, 2015 | Cheer tips
The best day of the year is upon us, which can only mean one thing.. It’s GAME DAY!! There’s no greater feeling than those Friday night lights beating down on you with a crisp, fall breeze lofting through the air, just enough to give you chills when you looks up into the stands and see the crowd of people on their feet. No, nothing can quite compare to that butterfly feeling you get in your stomach when you put on your uniform, grab your poms, and run out onto the field. But in order to best fire up the crowd, who will carry that electric energy to your team, you first have to light a spark within yourself. (more…)
by Danielle Donovan | Aug 28, 2015 | Print & Go workouts
Whose ready for some intense toning action?? Looks like a lot of you guys – which is exactly why we created out #workoutwednesday weekly workouts!! That’s right, we went through and took a little survey of your TOP workouts goals and guess what?? Toning topped the list!
So without further a do my friends, get ready to TONE UP!
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by Danielle Donovan | Aug 28, 2015 | Fit tips
Hi Guys!
Well here we are – first week in August and I am SO excited about what this month has in store AND for what the future holds!! I have dreamed of this moment for years and I am proud to announce (drumroll please)…
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by Danielle Donovan | Aug 28, 2015 | Cheer tips
Staying in cheer shape over the summer is extremely important for athletes for many reasons.
Summer time is a time where we can frequently lose track of schedules. We can relax and just be free. However it is important to also remember to schedule time for your physical fitness. Not only is it healthy for your growing body but it will also be very beneficial when that season begins again. You’ll want to keep up with the skills that you have as well as push yourself to develop new skills. (more…)
by Danielle Donovan | Aug 28, 2015 | Print & Go workouts
Are you ready for my ultimate cheer fitness tip?? LESS IS MORE!
That’s right, this insider secret will save you so much time! No more wasting you’re your precious time doing crunch after crunch after crunch!
To sculpt those perfect cheer abs, do each exercise for ONLY 10 reps! I want you to go super s-l-o-w through each exercise. I promise, less is more and by going slowly through each movement you will feel those muscles working and get in an insanely better workout!
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by Danielle Donovan | Aug 28, 2015 | Cheer tips, Fit tips
Hi Cheerleaders!
As your cheerFIT Ambassador and current cheerleader for Hofstra University, I wanted to share some of my favorite fit tips to help you stay FIT and in cheer shape all summer long!
#1 Thing To Do This Summer: Create a goal for each week- then keep track of your goals accomplished to help achieve your results- Work on old stunts and try to get new skills.
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by Danielle Donovan | Aug 28, 2015 | Print & Go workouts
Hi Friends!
So, can you believe it – the cheer season has officially come to a close! It is time to hang out, do nothing, and chill…right?? Oh no, no, no my friends – this is your time to shine!! (more…)
