Defiance Strength

Scenes from a springtime walk 🌸🌞👟

I’d love to say it was discipline, a beautiful day, or the numerous well-documented health benefits that got me to go on a walk yesterday.

Honestly? It was Pokemon Go 🤷‍♀️

That silly lil app has gotten me outside in the fresh air when motivation was low more times than I can count, and I’m even friends with a few clients who also play.

Some days are just gonna be like that! I’m a big fan of the “do what you gotta do” approach to building a consistent movement habit, and if that means tricking yourself, gamifying your routines, or even building in a little treat from time to time— do it.

Your body will thank you 💪

A sweet garden gift from a sweet client 😊

It’s time for my birthday break, so remember:
if you need me next week, no- you don’t 😎😘🥳

Official ✨Sign of Life✨ post!

It’s my birthday this week, life has been life-ing 🙃, and for both reasons I’m SO GLAD I’m heading off on a much needed vacation shortly. Thank you to all my clients for being so flexible and accommodating to allow this holiday to happen— you’re the best!

How’s everyone holding up?

This sweatshirt didn’t stay on long- it was *warm* in the gym today! 🫠

Personal training for the misfits, magic-makers, girlies and goblins of the Eugene/Springfield area ✨
Interested in working together? I’ve got one in-person spot open for new clients- apply at link in comments 💪

Welp, I mean to create a shiny year end wrap-up post but tbh, I just wasn’t feeling it. And that’s ok— a fitting tribute to a year in which I said “no thank you” in so many different ways, over and over again: happily, healthily, and heartily.

I was supposed to go out tonight but again, I just wasn’t feeling it. My evening walk was crisp, meditative, quiet…. perfect.

I hope your New Years Eve has been perfect, too, however you’re spending it.

May the incoming Year of the Horse be full of energy, strength, and resilience for us all ✨

May this week bring you joy, warmth, good food and/or peace….. See you next year!!! 🎉

❄️Winter Gym Reminders ❄️

As we shift into the season of Big Cold Wet Dark, here are a few quick housekeeping notes to keep everyone at Defiance Strength Studio healthy, happy, and strong all winter long:

💪 If you’re sick or still recovering from illness, please stay home. Not only does *your* body need the rest, but I’m a single income household and a one-woman show; I don’t get PTO 😬 (there are always masks available, btw- don’t be shy)

💪 Mud is cool and all but please clean your workout shoes before gym, especially if you wear them on trails or at the dog park. Socks-only workouts are ok too!

💪 Temps will drop (eventually?!?) and AM clients may need to plan a few extra minutes to scrape, warm up the car, and travel safely. As an ADHD girlie, I promise you’ll need more time than you think 🤣

Thanks, and as always- I appreciate you!! 💖