Stepping out of your comfort zone helps you achieve new accomplishments whether as an athlete or in other areas of your life, such as your career. For me, there is no bigger step than leaving the comforts of a steady job and launching a new business. It comes with so many risks, but for C.J. Riggins, this was […]
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Podcast Episode 2: Big Fit Girl
In episode 2, we sit down with Louise Green, plus size athlete, trainer and author of the newly published book, Bit Fit Girl. I have known Louise for almost 10 years. We met online (pre-social media) through our mutual love of the fitness industry and goal of wanting to empower plus size women to unleash their […]
3 Reasons To Try HIIT
You’ve seen the little acronym everywhere - HIIT. Everyone is talking about it, doing it, or posting about doing it, and you may be thinking about having a go at it too. The problem is, if you prefer reading about these workouts without the usual noise about fat burning, chiseling and toning, then it can […]
Trail to Couch and Back Again
I live in Arizona where the seasons are reversed, it is hotter than Hades in the Summer and Winter is our play time. So even though Spring has sprung and many of you may be starting to train outside, my athletic life goes in the opposite order. Except for this past winter where I found myself […]
June’s Featured Plus Size Athlete - Johanna, Runner & Triathlete
Have you ever wonder what it would take to complete back-to-back races? I’m not talking about back to back weekends, but DAYS! I have but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. But you know who did? Johanna, our June Featured Plus Size Athlete. Johanna is a 39 year old athlete, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. While she prefers […]
Unleash Your Inner Warrior Contest
The time has come to #UnleashHer You know she’s there. We know she’s there. We all have one, and when we let her reign, life as we know it changes. We become strong, fearless, and powerful. UNLEASH YOUR INNER WARRIOR. Now is the time. Born to Reign Athletics and Body Positive Athletes are excited to […]