This is a bit of a long post, but is something that I needed/wanted to say. While what I talk about below might be insignificant to some, it is important to me.…
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Women Are Not Delicate Flowers. Stop Telling Us To ”Be Careful”
”Be careful, you might get hurt,” ”be careful, that weight might be too heavy,” ”be careful you don’t get too muscular,” and an abundance of other ”be careful’s” are words that we…
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Dear Fitness Industry
Dear fitness industry, When it comes to females and fitness, we are facing an uphill battle, but it’s a battle that we can conquer and defeat. On an everyday basis, women and…
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The Female Perspective On Fitness Trends That Are Downright Ineffective, Insulting, And Dangerous
While the fitness industry has come a long way, it is painfully clear that female strength coaches and physiotherapists are still brutally under-represented. We have a long way to go until many…
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There Is No Such Thing As A ”Girl” Version Of An Exercise – Words Matter
Words carry a tremendous amount of power. Your own dialogue, or how something is phrased, can set you up to succeed, or can make your path to your goals incredibly daunting. One…
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Body Shaming Is Not Ok. Words Are Extremely Powerful Weapons
I can absolutely say that this is the first time I have ever used an expletive in a title of one of my articles, but this is an incredibly important topic, and…
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Fatigue Is Not A Badge Of Honour. In Many Instances, It’s A Badge of Stupidity And Will Jeopardize Your Results
When you look around most gyms, it is very common to observe people who are grunting, sweating, and violently thrashing about like the girl in The Exorcist. In other instances, you will…
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Owning It Part 2: Addressing The Cause
If you have not read my original blog post Owning It, I suggest you do before you read this because it sets the background for this article. Otherwise, this article might not…
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Owning It – How Finally Being True To Myself Helped My Workouts And Nutrition Evolve
Working out and eating are two very powerful tools that can be used to enhance all facets of your life. Unfortunately, many people use both to control certain elements of their life…