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Ambassador Feature: Ella Robertson

by | May 7, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

“When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.”

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: ELLA ROBERTSON

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 love cheerleading….with all my heart. I want to be in the gym working on my tumbling, jumps, and stunts 24/7 if I could. I have always pushed myself to be the best I can be.

This year I competed individually in the Cheer Ltd. Nationals At Canam for the first time. It was the first time anyone from my gym had competed in the individual competition. It was am amazing experience to say the least! To be able to compete with the top cheerleaders was such an honor and something I will never forget. I walked away placing 3rd in my division, but I took away so much more. I have even more of a drive to get better. I have more drive to be FIT. I have more drive to compete on a whole new level.

CHEERFIT is helping to reach my dreams of becoming a better athlete, a better teammate, a better motivator, and a better person.

I can’t wait to see what my future in CHEERFIT holds!

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Ella Robertson

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY VOLUNTEER OR NONPROFIT AND HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE OTHERS?

My small community is AMAZING! We have the best gym and coach in the world! Zach Grider encourages all his athletes to not only be the best cheerleader, but also in life. He encourages me everyday. I am very involved in my church youth group each week. I am going on my first mission trip this summer!! I CANNOT wait!

I also help my grand-dad (Poppy) work God’s Food Pantry. I help stock the shelves with food donated from our community to help families in need. I also take time to visit with my 99 year old Grandma Stephens as often as I can. She is truly an inspiration to our family. Since I have younger siblings, I help my mom out around the house. Being a big sister is a lot of work something and definitely keeps me on my toes!

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 

This season, I placed 7th in my region High School Swim for 100M Freestyle. Both of my relay teams made it to state as well this year! I am so proud of my team! I place 3rd at Nationals in individual cheer, all while keeping my GPA at 3.8. In my school I was chosen by my peers as Ms.7th grade and was nominated for Homecoming as well.

BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED ME. . .

. . .become a better leader for my cheer squad, my peers, and my community. It has motivated me to being stronger and more FIT.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

I love getting the encouraging emails and messages. I love the CHEERFIT community that has introduced me. It would be great to meet some of the other Ambassadors in person!! Being a CHEERFIT Ambassador is such as honor. I think of the other Ambassadors as role models for myself as well.

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

lf you want to become a CHEERFIT Ambassador, I would encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and fill out the application. You will NOT regret it!! The CHEERFIT Ambassador family is just that….a FAMILY. It’s just an amazing experience to be involved in.

WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

  1. Deodorant (because if you work hard at practice you sure don’t want to stink! haha!!)
  2. Extra Hair tie (because any cheerleader knows you can never have too many!!)
  3. Extra change of practice clothes (I want to make sure i’m always prepared for an extra “surprise” practice that wasn’t on the schedule)

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

The Motto by Drake

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Candle-Sticks

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

Some things I enjoy doing outside of the gym is swimming on my community summer swim team and high school swim team, reading a good book, and I love watching beauty tip videos! I love doing other people’s makeup and learning more how each product works.
I love watching the TV show about the All Star gym called the Sharks on Netflix. My life dream would be to cheer on an All-Star team as long as I could then become a coach. The relationship my coach (Zach Grider) and I have is unbelievable. I talk to him everyday. He is not only my coach but one of my best friends. I respect him and love him. He is just as passionate about cheer as I am and he encourages me everyday!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?

When people think of me, I want them to think of a hard worker that does her best in everything she does. I want to be known as a good Christian that stands up for what she believes in. Growing up in today’s world is tough for kids. I want to inspire kids, to encourage them. Every child has the potential to grow and better themselves. CHEERFIT is one of the ways that will definitely better me…and I want to share that help with others!

Thank you so much for sharing your story Ella! You are so inspiring and we love your passion for life and the outlook you have on motivating others! We also love that you are involved in your community – we believe that while achieving success, it’s always important to give back in other ways as well. We are so honored to have you as a CHEERFIT ambassador, and we look forward to your many future accomplishments! 🙂

Stay FIT <3,

your CHEERFIT team

cheerFIT is so much more than just a workout brand – we are a lifestyle, a community and an inspiration. We are a community who is strengthened through fitness – both mentally and physically. It is our mission to spread the awareness that cheerleaders need fitness.  We are dedicated to building a community of strong, powerful individuals who are a true inspiration to their team and leaders in their community. Together we are disrupting the traditional methods of fitness training and revolutionizing the way people think about cheerleading and their fitness needs! Are you the next cheerFIT Ambassador? Apply today.

Ambassador Feature: Ocean Henthorn

by | Apr 30, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.”

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: OCEAN HENTHORN

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’ve spent 5 years trying to find a cheer home. I have went through 4 gyms in 5 years, not because I left but everybody else in my gym did.

The training has taken a toll on me physically. I have overcome a broken foot, finger, and several sprained ankles. My body hurts a lot, and I’m thankful my mom takes the time to massage me.

This year I tried out for Cheer Athletics – they just opened a gym in Columbus. I was so excited not only to make a Sr 4, but to secure a spot as a flyer. This is a HUGE honor!

We have had a rough season. . . I fell on my face doing a toe hand tuck in the first comp. I have never done that in 5 years of cheer! Even though, I was upset and frustrated – I picked myself up, stayed positive, and kept going strong.

I’m still perfecting that it’s just a mental block I’m working through, but I keep doing it over and over until I can’t get it wrong.

Our team has had several people quit – not everyone can handle the pressure. You have to be physically and mentally strong, but we kept going as a team!

The best days of my life were at NCA in Dallas. We finally put all of the training and hours and hours of practice together we hit 0 both days and as a first year gym, first year team – we WON! We are the first team ever in the state of Ohio to win at NCA. I still can’t believe we made cheer history!

I finally found my home at Cheer Athletics and can’t wait to.see what’s in store for me and my teammates!

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Ocean Henthorn

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY VOLUNTEER AND HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE OTHERS?

I’m a soccer goalie and I just applied to be a CA icon to help in my community! I am passionate about not texting while driving. My mom has been rear-ended 2 times. It’s dangerous to be on the roads because people are too distracted by their phones!

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 

Winning NCA, I’m a distinguished student at Orange middle I take my grades seriously and have made all A’s this year. I also think it’s a huge accomplishment to overcome a mental block which I had with toe hand tucks. Your thoughts are everything when you cheer – you have to be confident with yourself and this year has been the toughest but most rewarding.

BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED ME. . .

Get fit, interested in challenges and feel more confident about my athletic abilities.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

Having the opportunity to be a leader, and getting others involved in what I’m passionate about by motivating others.

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

It’s fun and it’s a honor spread the word. I did, and lots of people in my gym signed up.

WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

Tape, bows and an extra sports bra!

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Run this Town Tonight by Kanye, JZ and Rihanna

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

9 lines

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

I love to take my moms hot yoga class. I meditate before practice and before I compete. My favorite day is Sunday Family day – my dad cooks Amazing! My friends are really important to me and I need to laugh more . . . my mom tells me I’m too serious and that I have always been that way since I was a baby!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE?

I want to bring awareness to cheer and that it is a sport and we are athletes! I have learned so many valuable lessons being involved in this sport. As I grow older, I hope to inspire the younger girls to consider cheer and hopefully one day be a role model like the ones I look up to!

Thank you so much for sharing your story Ocean! We love your message about creating the awareness that cheerleading is a sport and just how hard working and dedicated cheer athletes are! We look forward to following your cheer journey and can’t wait to see what you’re up to next!  🙂

Stay FIT <3,

your CHEERFIT team

cheerFIT is so much more than just a workout brand – we are a lifestyle, a community and an inspiration. We are a community who is strengthened through fitness – both mentally and physically. It is our mission to spread the awareness that cheerleaders need fitness.  We are dedicated to building a community of strong, powerful individuals who are a true inspiration to their team and leaders in their community. Together we are disrupting the traditional methods of fitness training and revolutionizing the way people think about cheerleading and their fitness needs! Are you the next cheerFIT Ambassador? Apply today.

Ambassador Feature: Alyssa Pageau

by | Apr 23, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

“Hard work does pay off!”

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: ALYSSA PAGEAU

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 started my cheer journey in 2015. I had no skills besides a front roll and a handstand. I was put on my gyms large junior 2 as a flyer. At first I struggled a lot, all the other flyers were extremely flexible and they were all experienced, unlike me who could barely pull a scorpion.

So in the summer everyday, I would work on my flexibility and balance for 1-2 hours until I was at my goal.

I got my needle before any other flyer on the team and when I got flexible, it inspired everyone else to be.

Once we all were flexible, my team was known across Canada for being “the team with needles”. We won almost every competition and won Canadian Cheer Evolution nationals.

In that season, I managed to go from a level one tumbler to a level 3-4 tumbler. Now I am on the two highest level teams in my gym and I am point flyer on my junior 3 team, which is the team with needles.

I can truly say that hard work does pay off!

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Alyssa Pageau

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY VOLUNTEER OR NONPROFIT AND HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE OTHERS?

My friends and I have a little project where we are creating awareness about mental health. We are trying to make mental health something that doesn’t seem like a problem and we are trying to get help for people.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 

Some of my accomplishments are getting my needle, getting my tuck, getting my layout, making large Junior three and small senior 4.2, getting a summit bid for junior and senior, winning cheer evolution nationals, and becoming a CHEERFIT Ambassador!

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU?

Being a CHEERFIT Ambassador has helped me to get fit and reach new skills. It helps me to stay motivated to keep healthy and stay fit. It helps me build confidence because I know I am strong enough to do my skills!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

My favorite part about being a CHEERFIT Ambassador is always being motivated to work out and stay healthy. The CHEERFIT community always motivates me to be the best I can be!

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

Being a CHEERFIT Ambassador is amazing. You’ll always be motivated to be the best you can be and the CHEERFIT community is so welcoming and nice.

WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

Cliff bar, bobby pins, and a picture of my grandma.

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

I don’t usually listen to music, but I usually listen to motivational speeches to keep me going during my sweat sesh!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

I love ab workouts I always feel the burn!!

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

I actually used to be and lots of musicals! Before cheer I used to sing, dance and act, and sometimes I still do!

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story Alyssa! We completely agree that working hard does pay off if you put 110% into EVERY thing you wish to accomplish! We look forward to following your cheer journey and are so happy to have you in the CHEERFIT family!

Stay FIT <3,

your CHEERFIT team

cheerFIT is so much more than just a workout brand – we are a lifestyle, a community and an inspiration. We are a community who is strengthened through fitness – both mentally and physically. It is our mission to spread the awareness that cheerleaders need fitness.  We are dedicated to building a community of strong, powerful individuals who are a true inspiration to their team and leaders in their community. Together we are disrupting the traditional methods of fitness training and revolutionizing the way people think about cheerleading and their fitness needs! Are you the next cheerFIT Ambassador? Apply today.

Ambassador Feature: Morgan Antonazzo

by | Apr 16, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

“Everything happens for a reason. . .”

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: MORGAN ANTONAZZO

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.

This week, we meet Morgan – a cheerleader who reminds us how powerful self confidence can be, and if you truly believe you can do something – you will! We are proud to share with you our ‘Ambassador of the Week Feature’ with Morgan Antonazzo!

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

As a freshmen at 14 years old, I was pulled up on to Varsity cheer at my school. It was one of the most encouraging, most driving moment s of my entire life . I was surrounded by such amazing atheletes that it pushed me to better myself.

I had come from a pop warner team that had only done preperties to now doing one legs and 360s. It was a huge change. Being so it had its ups and downs,  but my advice to all young girls is to push yourself. Never belittle yourself because you are one of the younger girls or let anyone stop you from reaching your full potential. Through all the injuries I faced my freshmen year, I came out of it as such a stronger person.

Though I was the youngest and wasn’t full of knowledge, I didn’t let anyone keep me from striving.

Being younger sometimes has its set backs, but I always pushed myself and never let anyone say “oh well, you can learn it next year” or “well you’re a freshmen, you can’t learn it” because at the end of the day I could do anything I wanted to. I think it’s super important for everyone to find that spark of confidence in themselves, to make sure you make it to your full potential, and to never let anyone stop you . . .

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Morgan Antonazzo

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY VOLUNTEER OR NONPROFIT?

I am involved with my school’s United Nations. We help local organizations and especially around the holidays we make sure to make every family has a holiday to its full potential. I also sponsored a family at a rough time by making dinner for them! It was a family of 5 and it was a large meal, but I put in time and effort to make sure that they had food on the table at such a rough time.

I’m also a lifeguard at a nursing home. It’s a great environment being around elderly people. They are full of knowledge and have been in tons of situations before, therefore they always have great advice. I also guard so they can swim and enjoy themselves.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 

Some of my accomplishments include: maintaining my spot on varsity, pushing to get my backhandspring back after my neck injury freshmen year, getting my lifeguard certification, and helping my mom with her bow business.

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU?

Being an ambassador has helped me to become a stronger base and has encouraged me to start tumbling again.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

That I can share fitness with others, and teach them how important it is outside of cheer to work out! It helps tons when it comes to practice and getting new skills and stunting.

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

I would say totally do it! It’s a fun easy way to share such a great company. I’ve talked to so many people and have gotten advice on specific things!

WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

My huge water bottle, chapstick and my good luck bows / tags.

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Child’s Play – Drake

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Anything with your core!!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE?

“Lux in tenebris” meaning in Latin “light in darkness”. I always believe everything happens for a reason whether it be positive or negative, hence light in darkness.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

I have ridden horses for 6 years! I’ve stopped because of my busy cheer schedule.

I am hoping to cheer in college! I love, love, love, down south and hope to go to college and live down there!!

I love CHEERFIT! And I love the fact I can do the workouts anywhere. I always do them at work during my breaks or when people aren’t swimming.

Thank you so much for sharing your story Morgan! That is one of our favorite quotes too – we also believe that everything really  does happen for a reason and there is a bigger meaning behind all things that we might not see at first! We love how confident you are and the message you send to your fellow ambassadors, to keep up that confidence and go after what you want! We are proud to have you as a CHEERFIT Ambassador 🙂

Stay FIT <3,

your CHEERFIT team

cheerFIT is so much more than just a workout brand – we are a lifestyle, a community and an inspiration. We are a community who is strengthened through fitness – both mentally and physically. It is our mission to spread the awareness that cheerleaders need fitness.  We are dedicated to building a community of strong, powerful individuals who are a true inspiration to their team and leaders in their community. Together we are disrupting the traditional methods of fitness training and revolutionizing the way people think about cheerleading and their fitness needs! Are you the next cheerFIT Ambassador? Apply today.

Ambassador Feature: Collin Parsons

by | Apr 9, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

“Work hard in silence, let your success be the noise.”

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: COLLIN PARSONS

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.

This week, we meet Collin – cheerleader who is very involved with the special needs team at his gym, and who also volunteers in his spare time.  His passion for motivating others is what makes him an outstanding ambassador for the CHEERFIT community. We are proud to share with you our ‘Ambassador of the Week Feature’ with Collin Parsons!

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

Two years ago, I broke my medicarple and I had a cast on my hand and fingers. During that injury, I had to compete at the Cheersport nationals so I competed with one hand – I had to build up strength in my right arm in order to tumble/ backspot with one hand.

I would say that during this experience, I learned that no matter what set-backs you are going through, don’t let it stop you from fulfilling your dreams.

Sometimes, you have to push through the pain in order to get to the goal you want to achieve.

– CHEERFIT Ambassador, Collin Parsons

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY VOLUNTEER OR NONPROFIT AND HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE OTHERS?

I am a junior staff coach for the special needs team at my gym. When doing this I push these athletes to do their best, to be strong individuals, and just to have fun while doing the sport we all love so much. I love coaching these amazing athletes because you never know what life changing experience you are going to have next.

I also volunteer my time as a member of bridge club at my school. Bridge club is where you stay after school with the special needs students and play games or do arts and crafts with them. These students always know how to put a smile on my face, no matter what mood I am in – I could go to bridge club and they would automatically put a giant smile on my face.

I love motivating others and helping others in need, that’s why I do what I do.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 

I made finals at the cheerleading worlds in 2016 in the senior large coed division. During this time, my team and I placed 8th in the world. I have countless national titles and I am pushing for more.

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU?

Being an ambassador has helped me in so many different aspects of life. During my CHEERFIT experience I have became stronger socially and physically. I am so much more confident in myself now because I am in shape, meeting new people, and helping others. The workouts that CHEERFIT provides have helped me become a better, more effective backspot. My jumps have gotten stronger and higher. And my tumbling has been BOOMING.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

My favorite part about being a CHEERFIT Ambassador is the community. The CHEERFIT family is extremely welcoming and loving. I love being able to help others evolve and I love meeting new people. I also love how CHEERFIT can help two strangers and make them best friends in just one meeting. It’s amazing to see what powerful things we can do as CHEERFIT Ambassadors.

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

Don’t wait, It is one hundred percent worth it. CHEERFIT will change your life in a matter of weeks. CHEERFIT is an amazing program and becoming an ambassador has been one of the most amazing experiences.

WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

I always keep ace bandages in my bag. I also always keep my lucky two dollar bill and my lucky penny. I’m extremely superstitious if it’s not that obvious.

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

All I do is win

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Flutter kicks

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

My favorite food is chicken alfredo, I love lions and dogs, I want to be a real estate agent and a cheerleading gym owner when I graduate.

I am a hardworking, selfless person. I love helping others and inspiring others to do their best. While pushing myself to get better, I like to help other push themselves too.

Thank you so much for sharing your story Collin! We are SO thrilled to have you represent CHEERFIT. We love how motivated you are and eager to help others through volunteering, and how much you truly care about others. It definitely a rewarding experience. You said it perfectly. . .you better yourself while bettering others too . . . true win-win! 🙂

Stay FIT <3,

your CHEERFIT team

cheerFIT is so much more than just a workout brand – we are a lifestyle, a community and an inspiration. We are a community who is strengthened through fitness – both mentally and physically. It is our mission to spread the awareness that cheerleaders need fitness.  We are dedicated to building a community of strong, powerful individuals who are a true inspiration to their team and leaders in their community. Together we are disrupting the traditional methods of fitness training and revolutionizing the way people think about cheerleading and their fitness needs! Are you the next cheerFIT Ambassador? Apply today.

Ambassador Feature: Naomie Jones

by | Apr 2, 2017 | Ambassador, Blog

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard! “

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: NAOMIE JONES

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.

This week, we meet Naomie, a cheerleader from Australia who tells us how she overcame an injury, how she continues to stay strong, and what inspires her to always do her absolute best. We are proud to share with you our ‘Ambassador of the Week Feature’ with Naomie Jones!

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

Hi! I’m Naomie @cheerleadernaomie and I’d like to talk about cheer and injury. Two years ago at the very beginning of my routine, a base jumped and landed on my foot. I felt something really bad happen like it had broken, but I kept going. At the end, they carried me off stage and my coach said I needed to perform in my second team because I was point flyer and had the hardest tumble pass, so I did. It hurt so bad, but I really didn’t want to let my team down.

Afterwards we found out that my foot had broken, some toes had dislocated, and the bone holding my ankle tendon had popped out to the opposite side of my foot. I spent 6 months in a moon boot, on my flying leg, and had surgery to cut my ankle tendon, remove a bone and reattach my ankle tendon to the correct bone. I was told my ankle would never be strong enough for me to fly again. I refused to believe that.

Two months after surgery I competed at NCA, and made it onto a Junior 4 team as a flyer. I had to work harder than I’d ever worked before. My right leg had no muscle from being in a moon boot for 6 months so I started doing a lot of cardio and strength, and stretched any time I could because even pulling a scorpion was too difficult. I’m now a better tumbler and flyer than I was before, I can do a needle on both legs, I am so strong and determined.

I love cheer so much that I wouldn’t accept someone saying I couldn’t do it ever again.

It wasn’t an easy road, lots of people didn’t think I would be good enough, people even said nasty things about me – but the thing is, I knew what I could do, and I had the support of my family and best friends, and that’s what makes all the difference. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard!

Love Naomie
xoxo

– CHEERFIT Ambassador Naomie Jones

ARE YOU INVOLVED IN ANY VOLUNTEER OR NONPROFIT? WHAT CAUSES ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU?

This year my best friend Zoe and I are cutting off 30cm of our hair each to create wigs for children who have Leukaemia. It’s part of the World’s Greatest Shave. We would love anyone to donate to this wonderful cause!

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 

2016 – ZSA most improved flyer
2016 – 2nd Nationals J4 category
2016 – Compete at NCA
2014 – 3rd at Nationals Y1 category

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU?

I’m a new ambassador, but being an ambassador I feel like I need to try harder to be my very best for the people who are looking up to me. I don’t want to let anyone down who supports me.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

I love being a CHEERFIT ambassador because I think my story is one that can inspire other people. Nobody has a perfect life where everything just works, and everyone can overcome the obstacles in their path by asking for help and by working their hardest.

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

If you want to be an ambassador – work hard and believe in yourself. Also, be kind! One thing I hate is when people take competition off the mat. Bring it to the floor and leave it there. . . we are all part of the same cheer family!

WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

Bows (I always have a cheer bow in for training), drink bottle – it is so important to keep your body hydrated and perfume/spray – so my bases love me ;-). Can I also say lip balm?? Because I LOVE lip balm and gloss!

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Fight Song always gets me pumped up!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Ab work!! Especially crunches

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME:

I am a Pescetarian, I love animals so I don’t eat meat. I do eat some seafood though.

I have a cat called Squidge @squidge_cat and he is the cutest little squishy face ever! We rescued him from a shelter, he makes our family laugh every day!

My Mumma is the best cheer Mumma there is, she supports everyone and couldn’t be more proud of me, I love her so much, she’s my best friend. My Dad is a cool cheer Dad, he even does flight school with me! Haha and my little brother Trent cheers at a different club to me, he’s in level 2 this year and also a flyer. Buuuut, he needs to work on his flexibility.

My favourite food is calamari, my favourite colour is PINK, my best friend is Zoe and my favourite school subject is sport!

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ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE?

Part of me being CHEERFIT is that I also do other sports that aren’t just cheer. It helps me to develop my reflexes, body awareness, and develop muscles that I might not use as regularly as I do in cheer! I love netball, I run a lot, and I play soccer and cricket with my family.

Thank you so much for sharing your story Naomie! We are so proud of you for having such a positive outlook, even when it didn’t seem possible. We also totally agree that a supportive team, friends and family make everything possible! We hope you continue to share your cheer and fitness journey with us and that you always go after everything you want in life, full force!

Stay FIT <3,

your CHEERFIT team

cheerFIT is so much more than just a workout brand – we are a lifestyle, a community and an inspiration. We are a community who is strengthened through fitness – both mentally and physically. It is our mission to spread the awareness that cheerleaders need fitness.  We are dedicated to building a community of strong, powerful individuals who are a true inspiration to their team and leaders in their community. Together we are disrupting the traditional methods of fitness training and revolutionizing the way people think about cheerleading and their fitness needs! Are you the next cheerFIT Ambassador? Apply today.