Train Like a Girl

Let’s talk PERIODS! While women and girls are just as capable as men to get incredibly strong, the reality is our bodies are different so that process to building strength will be different. We have our own set of unique challenges we work through while building strength. Like, HELLO, periods! That alone is challenging, even if they are regular. TRAINERS: An open line of communication is important to ensure she feels comfortable sharing these details with you. Female c...lients should never feel like sharing details about her period is TMI. Top 3 things to consider while training a female client during her menstruating years. Communication: As a trainer (male or female) it is our responsibility to open that line of communication. If you are training women, if she is investing money into your service, you best believe it’s your responsibility to talk about the challenges she faces, openly! Its important to get REAL comfortable talking about periods and keeping female products stocked in your restrooms. (YES, we forget them at home, in our car or run out. YES, we don’t always (if ever) know when we are going to start bleeding) The perfect time to start is at her new client assessment. Including a few questions about her period on your assessment questionnaire is helpful. It can also be as simple as saying I want to ensure you always feel comfortable sharing how you’re feeling, if your on your period and your current energy level. Flow rate: Women’s periods can range from light, medium, light days over the course of 5-7 days. Others can experience extremely heavy flow days making it incredibly uncomfortable to exercise or perform certain exercises without fear of leaking through their tampon, pad or menstrual cup. Premenstrual/Menstrual symptoms: Cramps, bloating, headaches, energy decreased, mood changes, tender breast, bowel changes, low back pain, & muscle stiffness..are just some of the limitations women experience before/during their period. These are not excuses. All are valid reasons to adjust their training plan to suit their current symptoms. Even if you personally do not experience these symptoms it does not mean that is true for your client. With 65% of clients seeking training being female it is your responsibility to educate yourself, openly discuss and make their periods anything but taboo. We owe that to our women and girls.

Coaching you is our JAM! We surround ourselves with women who not only want to work hard but want to learn and in turn we get to share our passion for coaching. We LOVE educating our clients about their body and movements. We want to make you sweat , but first we want to make you smarter ! When you know the reason why you are performing an exercise, the muscles you’re trying to recruit and how that transfers into every day life, you will not only gain intelligence and a...wareness of your body but you will gain bulletproof strength. Its not always fun or sexy to stop, slow it down or take the regression but if true, life-long strength is what you are looking for, its a game changer. Building a stronger foundation, together!

Its a terrible thing in life to wait until you’re ready. To let fear get the best of you. There’s almost no such thing as completely ready... Generally speaking, now is as good time as any and we’ll coach you every step of the way. Come as you are, leave stronger.

We surround ourselves with those who empower us. Those who support us. Those who believe in us. But, at the end of the day, its you versus the voice in your head. Find those willing to stand next to you. Those who are willing to support you without enabling you or acting as a crutch for lifestyles that no longer service you. Because those people, the ones willing to push you, they integral to your growth. Growth being that you are able to be your own pilar of strength.... Your own motivation. Your own compass. No one can do the work for you. We can, however, do the work right along side of you.

You can’t namaste the bear away We are all about love, peace and tranquility. But that’s not always going to help you weather the storm. Sometimes you have to dig deep. Life will throw different situations at you that will demand something very, very different. ... Its always been in you to fight hard. Maybe you have just forgotten how capable you are? Maybe you’re just beginning to find it? Maybe you’ve been with us all along and you know how to tackle that beast. Regardless, if balance is truly what you are seeking, be prepared to get uncomfortable at times. Welcome to the 300 pound club, ladies! You kicked ass today!

Congratulations to Coach Jenn Kudo for completing her Girls Gone Strong Pre/Postnatal Certification. The female body is so bad ass and we are proud to be hyper focused on helping women get stronger in a safe and effective way. ... The dedication our team has to learning and growing is driven by our passion to educate women on their body’s, empower them in strength and lead them to feeling confident. This is just another step in a life long journey in continuing education!

Hey girls! Has anyone told you that it is OK to..Be your own role model. Be your own best friend. Be your own cheerleader. Be your own INSPIRATION! You’ve overcome a lot, sis! Be proud of yourself!

The shirt Never given. Never bought. Always earned. It will be earned in different ways. Sometimes the opportunity to earn it will present itself. Sometimes you create the opportunity for yourself. ... In all cases, earning the shirt represents that you rose to the occasion that demanded something difficult of you, and that you can be trusted to do so when it is required of you outside of here too. We will be sharing the stories and women behind The Earned shirts but know this. Its earned only when they truly embody what it means to Mind Your Own Body and not a moment sooner. How will you earn your exclusive Mind Your Own Body shirt?

Celebrating our 2 year anniversary with @fyesportsofficial . If you’ve been wanting to check us out now is the time! Come get sweaty with us! We’ll have raffle prizes, snacks and fitness gear! Two session times to choose from 5am or 6am. Both are no charge to first timers!

I heard it said, saw it posted, and watched the reactions. You’re too old, you don’t know enough, you’re too fat, you don’t have enough support, no one will buy into your idea... Yet, here we are!! Two years STRONG! ... Don’t be afraid to chase your daydream ladies and gents Here’s to many more healthy years kicking ass! 2 year gymiversary!

We take our rest days serious! Taking time to recharge, be present and peace out for a bit! We wish you a safe weekend! We will be back Tuesday ready to make you sweat!

If you want to be a strong, confident woman, surround yourself with them. Watch them. Listen to them. Ask questions. Take notes. We all have something to learn and something to teach. We are thankful to offer a space to share and absorb. We welcome you to grow with us.

Why waste your life being at war with your body?

It becomes your happy hour