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 …
read moreCrossFit : I’m Interested, but I’m Nervous
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 …
read moreVid | No Time for a Healthy Breakfast? That’s A Lie
“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 …
read moreFitness FRIDAY2 – Ask Your ?s
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. …
read moreVideo | All-In-One WarmUp | Activate
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 …
read moreBlah, I Don’t Want to Workout
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 …
read moreVideo | Prep Your Mind w/ 3 ?s
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. …
read moreFebruary Challenges
‘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 …
read morePrepare To Perform
“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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