The Fittest Me

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Being afraid of strength training tends to come in 3 forms: 1. the fear that we’ll PHYSICALLY hurt ourselves—with poor form or in “lifting too much” 2. the fear of HOW we’ll feel AFTER the workout—that the delayed soreness will prevent us from living our normal lives 3. the fear that gaining muscle will make us BULKY or MASCULINE Here’s how to PREVENT these fears from coming true: If you’re afraid you’ll get hurt, do THIS: - KNOW that your muscles have built-in checks and balance systems that PREVENT OVEREXTENDING and INJURY: specifically, the muscle spindles and golgi tendon organs work together to keep you safe - REMEMBER that it’s your responsibility to LISTEN to your body, and STOP if something doesn’t feel right - Know that with CORRECT FORM, hurting yourself is nearly impossible If you’re afraid of being SORE, do this: - Start SLOWLY … begin with 3x/week, using weights that you are confident lifting - OBSERVE how you feel both IN the workout, and AFTERWARDS in the next 1-2 days - KNOW that being sore is NORMAL and reflects the muscle tissue break down/regeneration process - HANDLE it by MOVING your body [walk/stretch/mobility] If your fear is bulk or looking masculine: - Know that muscle is largest immediately after weight lifting because of the INCREASE in blood flow - Remember that muscles RELAX and are smoother/smaller/feminine the rest of your day - Understand that having muscle will actually make you MORE FEMININE because it’s what gives you a smooth/round figure where the CURVES are in all the right places As long as you… - listen to your body - progress at a pace that keeps you feeling in control - monitor how you feel about your physique as you go … you will stay SAFE & achieve your goals 💪🏼🩷🙏🏼 Love ♥️ Coach Rebecca

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Life has a way of throwing challenges at us: career, marriage, children, parents, aging, new hormones, [insert your own] Our task is to not lose sight of our own goals along the way. As many times as we get knocked off track, that’s how many times we must get back on. Don’t give up. Keep fighting for what’s important to you. Love ♥️ Coach Rebecca

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The BRILLIANCE of being a 40+ woman is that we finally see all the people pleasing rules for what they are … attempts to control our fierce beauty. It’s TIME to be YOU … fiery, real, radiant YOU 🔥 Don’t let ANYTHING or ANYONE stop you from stepping into your POWER. You are powerful beyond measure. Now’s your time to OWN it 💥💥💥 I love you ♥️ Coach Rebecca

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One of the main reasons women 40+ gain weight so easily is because we lose muscle mass with each passing decade … that is, unless we take action to prevent the loss. The muscle we all take for granted in our 20s and 30s, can go missing after our 40th birthday if we aren’t careful. Little did we know, it was keeping our metabolism revved up and strong…helping the weight drop off whenever we noticed it creeping up. Here’s the good news, while strength training IS the most effective and efficient way to prevent muscle loss, it’s not the only way. 🏃 ANY physical activity that challenges you to continually rise to a new level … of skill, time/speed, capacity … will help prevent the muscle loss. 💪🏼 The truth is, not all women are comfortable or happy strength training (even though it’s my personal favorite😍) … and that’s OK. You can still achieve your weight loss goals without deadlifts and pushups. 🏅 I will help you find an activity that is doable, achievable, and you actually LOOK FORWARD to showing up for. 🔥 There are MANY paths to success … and your task is to BEGIN on the path that you’re willing to take. Stay strong. Be indomitable. Never give up on your dreams 💋 Love ♥️ Coach Rebecca

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I remember a time when I worried about the thigh gap. I’d actually HURT myself in an attempt to achieve it … by under-eating or over-training … all in an attempt to change something that wasn’t meant to be made small. My legs are powerful. They: - carried me and my babies through four pregnancies and births (carrying an extra 50 lbs with each of them) - helped me bike them to and from activities when they were little - made it possible to run after them and keep them out of harms way - continue to keep my knees, hips, and back strong and pain free You see, muscle and strength are gifts. If you’re self-conscious about any part of your body that feels too big, I encourage you to see the power that lies within and build upon it. Because when we’re strong, nothing can make us feel less. DM me “LOVE” to build a body you love. Love ♥️ Coach Rebecca

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This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE workout when I just want to move and get my heart rate up. It’s amazing how much you can get done in 7 minutes. Give it a try: 1. Warmup your pushups and squats to get your mind and body on board; 2. set your timer for 7 min; 3. Do as many rounds as possible of 10 pushups (at your level) and 20 squats. Over time, try to get in more rounds in the same amount of time. You’ll feel deep satisfaction knowing you’re getting stronger and faster. Just remember, always listen to your body. Begin slowly. Then gradually increase your intensity as you build trust with your body. And at any point, if something doesn’t feel right, slow down to listen or just stop . It’s always better to leave your body wanting more than to overtax it and be out of the game for weeks or months on end. Your stronger than you know ♥️ Love, Coach Rebecca

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