In our latest podcast, we chatted with Mirna Valerio of the popular blog, Fat Girl Running, to talk about her memoir book that launched in October 2017, A Beautiful Work in Progress. She shares with us why it was so important to write the book and what she hopes people will get from it, how family […]
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Podcast Episode 7: Sports Inclusivity with Nancy Calderone
Making sports more inclusive for everyone to participate is a BIG topic that can run the gamut from discussing public health education, tackling gym intimidation that includes advertising to the name of their classes (Sizzlin Hot Brazilian Butt - it’s the actual name of a class at a real gym) to the costs for participating […]
Podcast Episode 4: C.J. Riggins of Rsport
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 […]
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 […]
Jessica’s Story on Becoming a Reebok Spartan Race Finisher
We are week 1 into the Unleash Your Inner Warrior contest and we are excited to see all the entries that have come in. If you are having any doubts about signing up and could you do it, we want to ease your mind that YOU CAN! Read Jessica’s story on why she signed up to do a Reebok […]
May’s Featured Plus Size Athlete - Estreya, Crossfitter
Moving from one country to another isn’t an easy transition for anyone. You miss your family, your friends and the comfort and familiarities in your life. That is exactly what happened to Estreya in 2014 when her and husband who is in the AirForce, moved to England. Estreya, a 27 year old, stay at home mom originally […]