When I became a bodybuilding competitor, it was suggested that I add yoga to my training program.  Being the young old-head, semi-flexible bombshell that I am, I tried one class and thought, nah, I'm good.  Flash forward to this week,  my aching back is telling a different story.   I may not be a Yogi, but I think they are on to something.  Stretching provides more than just improved flexibility for your body!  No wonder yogi's walk around with a perpetual smile!

Listen to the new episode of Fitness Blast Forum “Monday Motivation: Stretching, it’s not Just a Yoga Thing”, where Barbell Bombshell shares some amazing benefits of stretching and explains why we should be stretching whether we are working out or not!

Hey ladies, I see you!  I see you putting on your superwoman cape trying to save your family and friends from a global pandemic, and organizing your community to be a voice for social justice; all while holding down the team meeting on Zoom!  I see you taking care of everyone and everything, but what about you?  

Superwoman had the help of the Justice League when she couldn't do it all.  We have the Fitness Blast Forum Sisterhood to help you.  

Episode 4, "For the Sisterhood: Sisterly Advice to inspire you Fitness Journey" is dedicated to all of you superwomen.   It is time for self-care.  Why not start by beginning or continuing an exercise regimen?  Our expert fitness sisters Ewunike Akpan (Lotus Fitness), Stacy Julien (The Fit Life Squad) and Rebecca Broadwater (National Figure Competitor) discuss health and wellness advice and info. to help you do just that!  

Links for our Expert guests:

Ewunike Akpan: Lotus Fitness

www.lotusfitness.com

IG: @LotusFitness_

FB: @lotusfitnesstraining

Rebecca Broadwater: National Figure Competitor/Fitness Model

IG - @rebeccabroadwater

FB - @rebecca.broadwater

Stacy Julien: The Fit Life Squad

http://www.stacyjulien.com/

IG: @fitsquadfitlife

FB: @fitlifesquad

Barbell Bombshell: Do you think I look like Arnold Schwarzenegger?  Everybody: Of course not!  Barbell Bombshell: So why are you afraid of strength training?  

Strength training will not cause you to have big muscles like Mr. Olympia (sorry fellas).  But it is important to add it to your weekly exercise regimen.   

Listen to the third episode of Fitness Blast Forum: Monday Motivation where the Barbell Bombshell talks about why we all can benefit from toning and strengthening our muscles.  

Woo Hoo! Summer is right around the corner and quarantine restrictions are being lifted!   Yesss!!  I hear you singing.  🎶Here comes the sun, here comes the sun and it's all right!🎶 Wait, don't go running to the gym and hanging out without your masks just yet!  Restrictions may be easing, but Covid 19 has not disappeared.   We still need to be safe at home, as well as healthy.  Episode 2, Part 2 of  "When Quarantine Workouts Go Wrong" is going to help you to continue to stay at home, stay sane, and to be healthy and fit.   

Listen in as Corey (trufitconsulting), Mosi (Believe&Achieve Wellness) and Stacy (Fit LifeSquad) share their expert insight about how to return to basic calisthenics and body weight exercises in lieu of the gym; including  going outside (keeping social distance of course) and running, walking and/or biking!  Yaay, you CAN go play in the sun!  They also offer alternative healthy eating and snack suggestions like Corey's special peanut butter and jelly sandwich!  

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Did you know that using a towel to pull your body across the floor is only house work, not a workout?  Raise your hand if you have tried the towel challenge, push-up challenge and the chair challenge!  I know, I have too!  Transitioning from working out at the gym to working out at home has been interesting, challenging and sometimes entertaining.  But,  thanks to the "Rona" this is our new normal.   Don't fret, although we are apart, we are all in this together.   

Welcome to Fitness Blast Forum!  In part 1 of this episode, you will meet the host, Lakeda (aka the Barbell Bombshell) and health and wellness expert guests,  certified personal trainers: Stacy J. (@fitsquadfitlife), Mosi Tomlison (@iambawellness) and Corey Brown (@trufitconsultingco).  Learn about each of their training specialties: Stacy incorporates mindfulness in her workouts; Corey focuses on client nutrition and wellness; and Mosi emphasizes social engagement.  

Listen as they talk about what you should look for in a good in-home workout if you are a beginner, intermediate/advanced and professional/competitive exerciser.   They also show love to our older Active Adults!  

Links for Expert Guests: 

Corey Brown - Trufit Consulting Company  IG: @trufitconsultingco

Stacy Julien - The Fit Life Squad  IG: @fitsquadfitlife

Mosi Tomlison - Believe and Achieve Wellness  IG: @iambawellness