Kinetic Health and Fitness

Hydration & Performance:

Hydration plays a major role in strength, endurance and recovery.

Drink water:
* When you wake up
*Before training
*During workouts
*After training

Small habits make a big difference.

FUEL YOUR WORKOUT

Your workout starts before you reach the gym. Fueling your body properly helps improve energy, focus and performance.

Simple pre-workout options:
Yogurt and honey
Banana with peanut butter
Oats with fruits.

Heading to the gym? Consider your "fuel" aka food, as part of the process to achieving your fitness goals in the gym. Keeping it simple will ensure you can be on repeat and be consistent.

This is your reminder....."Fitness is for every body!" Build strength. Start your journey! Stay on track and play the long game!

Congratulations Kaelie, our youngest ! Well-done! We equally recognize the efforts and support of your family in the journey Leticia Westby. Keep up the good work!

Belizean Kaelie Burgess wins gold, sets regional record at Pan-American Bench Press Championships Belizean Kaelie Burgess won the gold medal in the 52 kg category at the Pan-American Bench Press Championships on Friday, November 1, 2024. - Photo Credit: Leticia Westby

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belizean powerlifter Kaelie Burgess has made the country proud by winning a gold medal and setting

We're proud of these strong gals! Congratulations!

Here we share with you the details of the results of the performance of our Nutrition Coach and female powerlifting athlete Shakira Oxley-Tsai who competed in the recently held 2024 NAPF Regional Powerlifting Championships in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Oxley-Tsai was the first Belizean lifter to compete as she competes in the lighter weight class of 52kg (Lifter needs to weigh between 114.5 - 125lbs).

Here are the stats:

Her body weight clocked in at 53.3 kg (117.3 lbs)

Squats:
1st Attempt: 82.5 kg | 181.5 lbs - Good lift
2nd Attempt: 90 kg | 198 lbs - No lift
3rd Attempt 3: 90 kg | 198 lbs - Good lift

Bench:
1st Attempt: 45 kg | 99 lbs - Good lift
2nd Attempt: 50 kg | 110 lbs - Good lift
3rd Attempt: 52.5 kg | 115.5 lbs - No lift

Deadlift:
1st attempt: 120 kg | 264 lbs - Good lift
2nd attempt: 130 kg | 286 lbs - No lift
3rd attempt: 130 kg | 286 lbs - Good lift
Championship Total: 270 kg | 594 lbs

She set a new PR (personal record) for her championship total and earned 4 bronze medals for Team Belize powerlifting (one for each of the three lifts and for her overall championship total).

Congratulations Shakira! Shout out to our Coach Tom Tsai for programming, planning, monitoring and game day support. Special mention to Audrey Matura for keeping Belizeans at home and abroad on the performance of our athletes. Thank you! Our appreciation to our members and those that followed and came along on the journey. Your support continues to be invaluable. Thank you Belize Powerlifting Association for the opportunity to have our athletes represent with pride!

Look out for Leo's recap!

Kinetic Health & Fitness Belizean Female Powerlifting Athlete Recap - NAPF 2024 Our powerlifting athlete Shakira Oxley Tsai recaps her successful lifts at the IPF/NAPF 2024 Regional Powerlifting Championship in Scottsdale, Arizona in Aug...