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My Favorite Clients

February 21, 2012
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My Favorite Type of Clients and Athletes To Work With… Are fun, have a sense of humor, like to joke and smile. Are open to new methods, teachings Are inquisitive and ask ‘why and how’ Don’t complain about reps or weights or a bit of programming Enjoy the process and aren’t stuck on the destination Celebrate victories and achievements, even little ones Encourage others and even say encouraging words to themselves Give it all they have, whether it is ‘sitting …

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CrossFit : I’m Interested, but I’m Nervous

February 20, 2012
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CrossFit : I’m Intersted, but I’m Scared & Nervous How do I get started? I’m a bit timid about the whole thing?  I am very patient and understanding when people come to me with these concerns. I was speaking at a local college and a girl recently asked “How would I get mentally prepared to start CrossFit?” My heart swelled, as this is a great question and it combines two of my favorite topics! I told her, “just like giving …

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Vid | No Time for a Healthy Breakfast? That’s A Lie

February 18, 2012

“I don’t have time for breakfast”   “I was rushing around this morning and HAD to grab a muffin at 711″ That is a lie. You didn’t prioritize making time to eat something healthy in the morning. That is what you meant. Try rephrasing all the times you say “I don’t have time to workout” and “I didn’t have time to make lunch for work” and all of those excuses about time… If you rephrase  and say ” I didn’t make …

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Fitness FRIDAY2 – Ask Your ?s

February 17, 2012
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Part 2 of Fitness Friday YOUR fitness, nutrition, performance, CrossFit, weight-loss, strength gain and mindset questions will be answered today. I will personally contact you if your question is simply wayyyy to in-depth or personal to answer on good ol’ FB. Post  YOUR ?s to the Fletcher Fitness Facebook Page Wall   Tear up your fitness magazines that are full of ads and supplements and especially don’t let your kids have them. Unsubscribe from whatever lean cuisine plan you are on. …

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Video | All-In-One WarmUp | Activate

February 16, 2012
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What Is The Most Important Part of a Workout? What If I Only Have 5 Minutes? What’s up peeps, today I am blogging to  answer one of the most common questions that I am asked. Let’s jump right into my answer… THE most important part of a workout is often called ‘movement prep’ or ‘dynamic flexibility’. It should be the thing you do before any other part of your training yet it is often the most commonly ‘thrown out’ aspect …

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Blah, I Don’t Want to Workout

February 15, 2012
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We all feel like this sometimes, we just don’t feel like sweating, lifting or doing ANYTHING related to exercise. You start with the thoughts and excuses in your head, and before you know it, you have talked yourself right out of training. Or wasted enough time debating it that you could have been done with an awesome workout in that time. This happened to me today, yes me. Even Ms. Fitness feels this way sometimes. Here are a few tips …

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Video | Prep Your Mind w/ 3 ?s

February 14, 2012
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Prepare Your Mind BEFORE your Workout You get to the gym, you are rushed to start, before you know it your training was half-assed, and afterwards you feel like you could have done better or given more. Has this ever happened to you? Before you train, on your way to the box/gym you should start getting your mind ready. This can make a drastic difference in your expectations, your feelings of success or failure and the outcome of your training. …

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Promo Video | “Prepare to Perform”

February 11, 2012
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February Challenges

January 31, 2012
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‘Dare To Care’ February Dare to care what GOES IN your body & what YOU PUT OUT to the world I am bringing you two different challenges this month & letting you choose how you want to commit The 21 Day Reusable Challenge * Take a look at this plastic found in a bird’s stomach :/  The Whole30 Clean Eating Challenge “Change your life in 30 days” -You may choose to fully commit to this program with me for February OR …

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Prepare To Perform

January 30, 2012
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“Prepare To Perform” By Dawn Fletcher, MA CSCS Are you getting ready for a CrossFit Competition? Are you mentally prepared? I am stoked to release my first downloadable workbook to the community, I have worked hard at making the guide easy to follow with so many tips & drills to bring YOU to the next level HERE  you can find all the details about how this training will help you to be calm, focused & confident If you are serious …

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