When I meticulously drafted my plans for 2020; including competitions I hoped to enter, seminars I would travel to, and nutrition and strength-building programs I would follow to meet those goals… I expected to hit some bumps in the road. But the challenges I anticipated coming across were far more manageable–balancing my workload, nursing injuries, maintaining focus during practice.
keep reading!I have dropped serious cash on my home fitness equipment–and this list only includes the items I consider the most essential in my workout routine. I consider it a worthwhile investment due to the fact I have been able to completely replace membership to a commercial gym, and I put in a ton of hours with my home workouts.
However, you don’t have to spend a fortune on getting started–most importantly, you need to consider what you’ll actually use, and the intensity & wear you’ll put your gear through before purchasing top-of-the-line equipment. That’s why I’ve also included some budget & DIY suggestions so that you can access all the workouts that I do without the upfront cost.
keep reading!After the roller-coaster that was the year of 2020, plenty of us are looking forward to a year with bigger, better possibilities.
Each year, we make New Year’s resolutions promising to transform into the best version of ourselves.
NEWSFLASH: turning a new page on the calendar is way easier than kicking old habits.
Keep reading to learn how I made lifestyle changes that stuck for good!
keep reading!As we’ve all tried to adjust to what the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ‘scene’ looks like during a global pandemic, I had the great pleasure of interviewing April Parks. She is a BJJ Black Belt out of Syracuse, New York and founder of Grappling Getaways: grappling camps with world-class Jiu Jitsu instruction in exciting destinations.
keep reading!From fight camp to face masks: Everything about my first Brazilian Jiu Jitsu superfight
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