If you’re an athlete you know how crucial it is to stay in shape even in the Off Season. If you don’t stay in shape, you’re body will struggle even more getting back into the season. This is a major concern for cheerleaders because jumping and tumbling can take a huge toll on your body if you are not physically prepared. Injuries are more susceptible to those who have taken some time off and then all at once try to practice their skills again. To avoid injuries, it is important to make sure you are strengthening your body throughout the “off season”. (more…)
“When athletes are more aware of their muscle groups, they are more aware of how to control them. These are the conscious efforts that you see in those stunts that just look so effortless. (more…)
April marked the end of my first season of All Star Cheer with Power Athletics. Following our last competition at the One Up Championships in Nashville, we moved right into preseason getting ready for the May 8th tryouts. (more…)
Every year, just after the offseason begins, something I like to call the ‘Offseason Dread’ sets in. What is this, exactly? It’s the “I’m so excited for summer, but the first practice back is going to be the worst!”
No.
In November, I transitioned from a life in leggings to a corporate desk job in real estate in Midtown Manhattan. I couldn’t be happier with my decision, but unfortunately this gal’s fitness routine changed drastically. While working at SoulCycle and Lululemon for the past two and a half years, daily sweat sessions were encouraged before and after shifts (and they were usually free which is always great!). Now, on the days I leave work at a reasonable hour, I’m usually exhausted or I have already scheduled in some plans with friends or the boyfriend. It’s truly been a struggle to find a work/life balance while still finding time to exercise these last few months. Throw in life’s random, crazy events like moving and a death in the family, and exercise is the last thing on my mind. (more…)
Listen up – I get comments all the time about how people just don’t have the time to work out. I hear it from busy moms, from people with active work schedules and active social lives. It is hard some days.
I personally have struggled with this as well. So what do I do?
A Walk Down Memory Lane
Just like life and “fads” styles change and evolve and sometimes come full circle again. The joke in my household is that the eighties are back in style. Which my kids think is so uncool but what they are choosing to wear is completely eighties fashion. There is a video floating around on YouTube that is a great walk down memory lane with fitness and fashion. The workout is Jazzercise focused and the fashion is leotards and biketards. Of course the guys in the video are wearing the short shorts and tank tops. You know the “look”, very similar to Richard Simmons! When teens look at those old videos they are not only shocked by what everyone is wearing and doing but they are so confused that we did those workouts in our home to a VHS tape!! Let’s fast forward now! (more…)
Hey Cheer Fitters!
It’s Natalie, one of your CheerFit Ambassadors, and I want to give you guys some info and insight about try out prep and making sure you guys are strong, healthy, and feeling great leading in to try out season! (more…)
If you are an athlete, you know how important it is to stay mentally focused. Staying mentally focused helps with confidence to perform your very best. When you doubt yourself, you will become more nervous. Your adrenaline will not work in your favor, but against you. Most of these issues are all in your head. You need to believe in yourself. (more…)