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The 6 Tips Every Cheerleader Should Know

The 6 Tips Every Cheerleader Should Know

by | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog, Fit tips

Sometimes, the best advice comes from those right in your shoes. Today, we share the 6 tips every cheerleader should know!

Tip #1: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR MUSCLES STRETCHED

This is easy enough to even do at HOME!

Some easy ways to make sure you are properly stretched include pointing your toes and working on flexibility! This can help get your skills PERFECT! You can even ask someone to help you!

Tip #2: ALWAYS POINT YOUR TOES WHEN DOING JUMPS

Pointing toes is a big deal!

Point your toes for tumbling, jumps, stretching, cradling, and any kind of stunt while being in the air! Little things like simply pointing your toes can make a HUGE difference on the scoreboard!

Tip #3: CONDITIONING

You want to condition yourself to your limit!

You can condition yourself when getting out of the shower or when you get home from practice! The three of us conditioned with the CHEERFIT BOOTCAMP WORKOUT DVD and we loved it! It was absolutely awesome and we strongly recommend it!

Tip #4: KEEP YOUR BODY AS TIGHT AS POSSIBLE

Stay tight to prevent injuries for ANYONE!

When stunting it is important to keep your body tight. Last thing you want is to injury your stunt group in the middle of a stunt combination. Not staying tight can also increase the chances of falling and not being caught by your stunt group. Remember to also smile and go full out in your performances!

Tip #5: CONTINUE TO PRACTICE OUTSIDE OF PRACTICE

Just because practice is over, don’t mean you have to STOP WORKING!

Always work on your tumbling even when you’re not at practice. You are able to practice during your free time at home or even if your gym is having an “Open Gym” event! Go in and work on your tumbling! PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! 

Tip #6: MIND BLOCKS

Don’t follow any “Cheer Fails” on INSTAGRAM! IT’S A TRAP!

Don’t feed into NEGATIVE videos/post on Social Media. These things will just mentally bring you down! It is important to stay positive and feed yourself things that will help you mentally and physically to succeed. “Chloe showed me a fail video of a back tuck and now I refused to do it!” STAY POSITIVE and just go for it! With a positive mind, anything is possible!

Tune in to get these tips and more from CHEERFIT Ambassador, Sarah.

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ABOUT SARAH

Hi! My name is Sarah, I am a CHEERFIT Ambassador and current cheerleader. These 6 tips have truly helped me a lot, and I hope they can help you too! Together with these tips and CHEERFIT.. have gotten so many new skills! I love to share my journey with the world, and hope to inspire you to reach your goals with the help of these tips!

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Getting World’s Ready with your Stunt Group

Getting World’s Ready with your Stunt Group

by | Apr 25, 2018 | Workout Wednesday

THE STUNT GROUP WORKOUT

Whether you are about to take the mat for World’s or looking for a great workout for your ENTIRE stunt group, today’s Workout Wednesday is for you! Remember, a stunt group that SWEATS together…WINS together! Today’s workout will give you a total body workout with a focus on a little something for everyone – flexibility (flyers), shoulder strength (backs), and leg strength (bases). Complete each exercise for 10 reps, repeat 4 rounds with your stunt group!  We can’t wait to see you check in on Instagram & the CHEERFIT Community! Upload your workout selfie and tag @cheerfittraining #CHEERFITSTRONG

EXERCISE 1: PLANK JACKS

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FOCUS AREA: Core, shoulders, & cardio

EXERCISE 2: TUCK DRILLS

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FOCUS AREA: Core & Abs

EXERCISE 3: TUCK JUMPS

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FOCUS AREA: Cardio & Legs

EXERCISE 4: NEGATIVE CRUNCHES

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FOCUS AREA: Core & Abs

Making Moves with CHEERFIT

Making Moves with CHEERFIT

by | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog, Transformation

Today we get to share the Transformation story of Mariah Hutton, one spunky, sassy, and all around awesome CHEERFIT Ambassador who even on her off days is working hard! We are thrilled to share Mariah’s transformation story both in and outside the gym. Mariah’s mom shares, “I am Mariah’s biggest cheerleader and she is not only an inspiration to others, she is my inspiration as well!”

She has inspired me to work out, work hard, and never give up”! From flying to basing, Mariah does it all!

Mariah is the definition of CHEERFIT STRONG and today we are excited to share her CHEERFIT journey with you! 

MEET CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR MARIAH

ABOUT MY CHEERFIT JOURNEY…

1. My Favorite Part of being a CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR: is being a part of a community of leaders who truly love what they do and who lift each other up and inspire each other

2. Being a CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR has helped me: helped me with my strength and endurance. Because I am basing and flying this year, the CHEERFIT Workouts have helped me build strength for both! I really have gained more confidence than ever!

3.Fun Fact: I even get my mom to do some of these workouts with me!

FAVORITE QUOTE:  “Hard work and Dedication Pays off!” 

FOLLOW MY CHEERFIT JOURNEY: @mariah_sassy_cheer (IG)

Success stories just lift us up and we are SO PROUD of all that Mariah has accomplished! From feeling insecure to building confidence and inspiring others, Mariah’s transformation is one amazing journey! We are so proud of you girl and can’t want to see all the things you accomplish both in and outside of the gym <3

Cheers to being #CHEERFITSTRONG!

xoxo

Danielle & Your CHEERFIT Fam

Ready to start your own transformation story? We would love to invite you to join us and become the next CHEERFIT Ambassador! You’ll get 24/7 access to all our favorite workouts, become part of the CHEERFIT fam’ and get in on all the exciting Ambassador perks. 

START YOUR AMBASSADOR JOURNEY

Top 5 Ideas to Pump Up Your Team for Summit

Top 5 Ideas to Pump Up Your Team for Summit

by | Apr 23, 2018 | Blog, Cheer tips, free, Parents Corner

The team earned that coveted bid and everyone is jumping up and down for joy! The excitement is overwhelming… coaches start thinking about new additions to the routine, athletes are dreaming of both Mickey as well as winning that ring and parents want to know how they can help.

Answer…..team gifts and spirit!

Going to Disney World for Summit is an EXPERIENCE and the athletes are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. Teams will be decked out in lots of Summit gear showing off their gym spirit and their accomplishment of making it to the Summit.

Here are the top 5 ideas for great ways to pump up the team and get them ready.

1. SPIRIT PARTIES

Think of a cute idea and play off the theme. We’ve done root beer floats after practice, “We’re Rootin’ for You. Absolutely inexpensive and made the point that we support them 100% and know how hard they are working.

2. PICK ME UPS

We all know the pressure gets intense as the Summit practices continue. Consider giving out small pick me ups to lift the athlete’s spirits after those hard, grueling practices. Nothing big or expensive but it let’s them know everyone is in this together. We love the #CHEERFITSTRONG bands as a reminder to our athletes that they are confident, strong, and can accomplish anything they set their mind to! 

3.T-SHIRTS & TANK TOPS

 Florida is HOT! Team tanks are always a hit and a great easy way to commemorate the experience as well as make your team stand out. Lots of cute ideas on Pinterest and whether you focus on Summit or sporting your team name, it definitely bonds your athletes.

4. TRAVEL ITEMS

Teams come from all over including internationally to compete at the Summit so think about toothbrush holders, baggage tags, toiletry bags, uniform bags, etc. These gifts will not only promote spirit but come in very useful.

5. PARK NECESSITIES

The athletes are bound to want to join in on the park fun so you might want to consider giving athletes items that they will NEED during park days. Items like fanny packs, drawstring bags, handheld fans, visors and sunglasses work great as spirit gifts.

The most important thing is to HAVE FUN, cherish the moments and make lots of memories!

SALLY PAZ

Sally Paz is proud mom of Ava. While her “real” job is in educational administration, she spends a huge amount of her time doing the crazy cheer mom thing. Since 2015 when Ava began All-Star Cheer, she has been team mom for two years and a member of the Executive Board of the APEX Booster Club for one year. This year Ava will be competing at Summit in the Senior Coed 4.2 and the International Junior 3.

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Bailey O’Keefe

Bailey O’Keefe

by | Apr 22, 2018 | Ambassador, Blog

“Hard days are the best because that is when CHAMPIONS are made”

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: BAILEY O’KEEFE

The CHEERFIT ambassador community is filled with leaders and motivators who all share a passion for fitness, love for cheering and drive to help inspire others.

Our ambassadors share with us their personal stories and obstacles they overcome along the way. We have an amazing community of athletes who fuel their passion and determination with the CHEERFIT lifestyle.

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AND HOW YOU GOT TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?

I have been cheering since 3 years of age. I love it, but I have learned that some things do not come as quickly to some as others. Some need to work harder to reach skills & goals- like myself! But if there is one important thing I have learned it is that, you should never give up, keep pushing yourself harder & that hard work does pay off! 

You should never give up, keep pushing yourself harder & that hard work does pay off!

Through hard work and the support of my CHEERFIT fam’ I’ve been able to improve my jumping, stunting & tumbling skills! My biggest accomplishment was making the Junior Level 3 team this year, after 6 years at level 1 and 1 year at level 2! I am proud of my perseverance and motivation to keep working hard to accomplish my goals! I’m here to say, if I can do it you cantooo! I hope my story inspires you to reach your goals and accomplish your dreams! – CHEERFIT Ambassador Bailey O’keefe

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?

CHEERFIT has helped me so much this season. The workouts not only help me to stay fit, but they have given me so much confidence and motivation to achieve new skill after new skill.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

My favorite part of being a CHEERFIT Ambassador is access to all the workouts. The workouts have been so helpful in improving my jumps & tumbling skills this season!

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL OTHER PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BECOME A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

CHEERFIT is more than a weekly workout, it is a motivational support system. We help each other with struggles & cheer each other on when we reach a need skill/level. I highly recommend joining the CHEERFIT Family & becoming CHEERFIT Strong!

WHAT ARE 3 THINGS ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

My cheer sneakers, extra hair ties & a water bottle.

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Burn by Ellie Golding

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Turkish Get Ups

FAVORITE QUOTE:

I OWN it

ANY FUN FACTS, SOMETHING INTERESTING, OR ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO SHARE?

The picture I am sharing is from my last season on Level 1 when I could only do a back walkover to now (2 years later) throwing standing tucks!!

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story! You are so inspiring and we are so proud that you have joined the CHEERFIT family! We look forward to following your amazing journey and hope you continue to stay healthy, fit, strong, and powerful in all you do!

#CHEERFITSTRONG

Stay FIT <3,

your CHEERFIT team

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