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Overcome Injury with These 3 Tips

Overcome Injury with These 3 Tips

Transformations come in all types of ways! From advancing skills to overcoming injuries – there is no better feeling than the feeling of overcoming challenges and reaching your goals! Today we meet CHEERFIT Ambassador Camarie who has learned to stay motivated through injury and stay strong both mentally and physically. Camarie’s mom shares,

Camarie broke her arm January 18th during cheer practice, not one time has she missed practiced or complained she continued to go full out. She was fully released back to cheer the first week of March and is continuing to push for goals. Being a CHEERFIT Ambassador has helped her maintain her strength in other areas when she wasn’t able to use her arm. Once released the workouts helped her regain arm strength and pick up right where she left off! #cheerfitstrong.

After just getting released, Camarie is right back at it..tumbling and stunting like nothing ever happened!
Camarie’s transformation journey from overcoming injury to being cleared is a true reminder to us all that through determination and having the right attitude…anything is possible! 

We were so motivated by Camarie and her transformation journey that we checked in with her to ask if she could share some tips for staying MOTIVATED DURING INJURY!! And this is what she said…

MEET CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR CAMARIE

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CAMARIE SHARES….

  1. Always believe in yourself
  2. Push yourself to be better than you were yesterday
  3. Slow and steady wins the pace

FAVORITE QUOTE:  “Perfection before progression is key”

FOLLOW MY CHEERFIT JOURNEY: @camarie_tca (IG)

Ohhhh girlll, we love hearing all about your transformation journey and how you stayed motivated to overcome injury! YES!!! We love sharing stories like Camarie’s and we are so happy to help inspire the world through her journey! Camarie, thanks for being part of the CHEERFIT fam’, you rock girl!!!

xoxo

Danielle & Your CHEERFIT Fam

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Bronwyn Edmonds

Bronwyn Edmonds

I can and I WILL… Watch me.

CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: BRONWYN EDMONDS

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 learned to never give up, to always try your best and be yourself no matter what. #CHEERFITSTRONG


– CHEERFIT Ambassador Bronwyn Edmonds

HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU REACH YOUR GOALS?

CHEERFIT has helped me to get stronger then I was, it helped my confidence and it made me much more motivated!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?

My favorite part is the workouts, you get rewards for working your hardest and you become stronger.

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

I would tell them that it is an amazing experience and that you have to be motivated to actually do the workouts every day!

WHAT ARE 3 THINGS ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?

Bows/brush/elastic
Cheer shoes 
Water bottle

FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:

Gonna make you sweat, by C+C Music Factory

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?

Superman V-ups

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“I can and I WILL… Watch me.”

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

About a month ago I fell out of a back tuck and sprained my neck and got a concussion, so I couldn’t tumble for two weeks but CHEERFIT helped me get back in shape!

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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The Top 5 Things to Know for Tryouts

The Top 5 Things to Know for Tryouts

MY TOP 5 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRYOUT

With the craziness of competition season, it is easy to find yourself skimping on your daily workouts…

THAT ENDS NOW!

1. KEEP YOUR BODY IN TIP TOP SHAPE

As an athlete it is very important to keep your body in tip top shape all through out the year. So pump up the jams and get to work on your favorite workout. Some of my personal picks are the CHEERFIT Bootcamp DVD and the IG LIVE Tuesday Workout Parties on Instagram.

Anything that works for you personally to get you in the frame of mind to push a little harder is what you need!

2. TREAT YOUR BODY RIGHT!

Nutrition plays a big part in helping you feel energized. Fuel your body with fruits and veggies and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! All of the extra workouts and practices take a toll on your body and in addition to exercising and eating right you should also make sure you get enough sleep.

Tryouts can be very stressful and your body needs its rest in order to perform your best!

3. CONFIDENCE IS KEY

Confidence plays a huge part in your success as a cheerleader. For me, this has been the biggest obstacle to overcome. I have been battling a mental block on and off for a little over a year now. I just couldn’t understand why my mind wasn’t allowing me to throw skills I had for years and was really hard on myself. I know now that I am often my own biggest enemy and the only person holding me back. Once I realized this I found it so much easier to relax and just do my thing. I am throwing my skills again, but I think some days will always be harder than others.

For anyone struggling through a mental block I just want to let you know that you’ve got this, once you believe in yourself the

SKY IS THE LIMIT!

4. ALWAYS GO THE EXTRA MILE

Show your coaches that you are putting in FULL EFFORT. If you are struggling with a specific skill this is especially important. It is important to regularly attend tumble class, but with tryouts approaching it’s never a bad idea to go to a few extra tumble classes, set up a few privates, or go to open gym. Most gyms also provide clinics before tryouts, these really help me out! They give you a feel of what your coaches are looking for and usually a run down of how tryout day will go and give you a chance to clean up your skills. I went to all of the clinics my gym offered last year and found that it helped ease my nerves before the big day.

When your coaches see that you are trying your very hardest to nail your skills they will be MORE willing to HELP YOU!

5. TRUST YOUR COACHES

Your coaches know what you are capable of. Trust them, even if you may not be placed on the team of your dreams. Our coaches always have our best interest at heart! There are a lot of different factors that go into making a successful team, not just tumbling and stunting skills. A coaches job is to give their team the best chance they can have at winning throughout the season and they will put you in a team that you WILL EXCEL ON!

Belle Fabian

I am sixteen years old and live in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am going on my seventh year as a competitive cheerleader and cheer at Cheer Extreme Charlotte.

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How My Daughter Inspired Me to Get #CHEERFITSTRONG

How My Daughter Inspired Me to Get #CHEERFITSTRONG

Being motivated, having confidence within yourself and having someone else have confidence in you,
having the support and encouragement to try is what being #CHEERFITSTRONG is about.

“Hey Mom, Let’s work out!”

I see this in my daughter, Savannah, who has been an ambassador since July 2016. When she came
up to me one day and said “hey mom, let’s work out,” I admit I was a bit skeptical. Okay, I take that back,
I was rather hesitant. I am not in the best shape, would rather do a million things other than get my
“fitness” on, but I gave in. We started on out with stretching and watching the CHEERFIT Training DVD,
we did some walking everynight when it was nice out (we live in NY…it gets cold fast). We put on some
workout music and do our workout routine. Savannah is 10 and she is keeping a log of my progress
now.

When you have someone else to help you along the way, it really makes this thing called a workout a lot
more fun. Trust me, as you get older it’s a lot harder than it seems to get motivated and find the energy
to put in the work. Cheerleaders certainly do know how to pump you up and encourage you to keep
going and push yourself. Plus it doesn’t hurt if that very cheerleader happens to be your daughter.

So get out there Cheer Moms! Join the CHEERFIT Movement with your cheerleader and discover that you can also be…

#CHEERFITSTRONG!

Tara Hulett

A mom of three.  My two daughters have been cheering since they were each two years old.  I’ve been a “Cheer Mom” for eleven years and going strong.

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April CHEERFIT Challenge

April CHEERFIT Challenge

YOUR #CHEERFITSTRONG CHALLENGE

HERE IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET YOUR #CHEERFITSTRONG ON

HOW IT WORKS

  • Complete the # of reps each day of your daily exercises
  • Check in every Saturday for your bonus #cheerfitchallenge
  • Get featured by posting your results, workout pics, and videos @cheerfittraining, using the hashtag #cheerfitchallenge
  • Don’t forget to challenge your friends, teammates, and coaches by tagging them too!

YOUR DAILY CHEERFIT CHALLENGE EXERCISES 

DAILY EXERCISE #1: MONKEY JUMPS

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FOCUS AREA: CORE, SHOULDERS, QUADS

DAILY EXERCISE #2: NEGATIVE CRUNCHES

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FOCUS AREA: CORE, LOWER BACK

DAILY EXERCISE #3: BICYCLE CRUNCHES

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FOCUS AREA: CORE

DAILY EXERCISE #4: PLANK WITH LEG KICKS

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FOCUS AREA: CORE, SHOULDERS, LOWER BACK

NOW ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR BONUS #CHEERFITCHALLENGES OR WHAT????

CHECK IN EVERY SATURDAY FOR A NEW BONUS CHEERFIT CHALLENGE! GIVE THE CHALLENGE A TRY AND LET US KNOW HOW YOU DID BY POSTING A PIC / VIDEO ON IG @CHEERFITTRAINING & HASHTAG #CHEERFITCHALLENGE

CHALLENGE #1: HOW MANY PLANK JACKS CAN YOU DO IN 60 SECONDS?

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FOCUS AREA: CORE, SHOULDERS, CARDIO

CHALLENGE #2: HOW MANY MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS CAN YOU DO IN 60 SECONDS?

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FOCUS AREA: CORE, SHOULDERS, CARDIO

CHALLENGE #3: HOW MANY SCISSOR CRUNCHES CAN YOU DO IN 60 SECONDS?

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FOCUS AREA: CORE, ABS

CHALLENGE #4: HOW MANY PLANK PUSH UPS CAN YOU DO IN 60 SECONDS?

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FOCUS AREA: CORE, SHOULDERS

SHARE YOUR WORKOUT PICS @CHEERFITTRAINING ON IG AND LET US KNOW HOW YOU DID! TAG US FOR A FEATURE!

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Insider Tips & Secrets for Stretching

Insider Tips & Secrets for Stretching

Have you ever heard of a cheerleader being TOO flexible? Didn’t think so! Flexibility is a key component in this sport, and it is certainly not just a term we use for our flyers! All cheerleaders need the flexibility to be well-rounded athletes, and there are many exercises and stretches you can do to gain flexibility in all areas.

As a coach and cheer mom, I put together some of my favorite tips for you:

This is CHEERFIT Ambassador, Gabrielle. The photo on the left was Gabrielle’s toe touch in January. After committing to resistance stretching and jump exercises for just 8 weeks, she was able to increase her jump flexibility to the photo taken on the right in March.

TIP #1: STRENGTHEN YOUR MUSCLES

If you are feeling “stuck” with your flexibility, the first step would be to work on your core and the muscles surrounding the area you’d like to become more flexible. Many times, the core is not strong enough and the muscles are too weak to excel in some areas so stretching needs to come as an addition to a regimented conditioning program. Think of the stretching as the icing on the cake to strong, conditioned muscles. For example, if you have all of your splits but still don’t have high jumps, you may need to work your hip flexors, core, calf muscles, and even shoulders to get your jump height and flexibility to the next level!

TIP #2: STICK WITH IT

The best way to increase flexibility is to stick to a conditioning and stretching schedule and be held accountable for yourself. The exercises you do at practice are probably not enough to see a drastic difference, and so I recommend you take extra classes that your gym may offer or work out at home for optimal results.

IDEAS:

  • I have made a weekly stretch calendar for my flyers in the past, and a parent needs to sign it each night.
  • If you take a “before” photo of yourself, you’ll be more motivated to reach your goal and super proud when you compare your “after” photo weeks later!

Be patient and stay focused and remember you will not see results overnight. All well trained athletes have a plan that they stick to, and a positive mindset and a determined attitude will help get you on track. Do not give up; it is always harder to get started than it is to finish. Keep your head high, and do not let yourself down!

TIP #3: ASK FOR HELP

My last tip is to take help where you can get it!

Here are some ideas:

  • Does your gym offer stretching classes?  
  • Pick up a pair of ankle weights or resistance bands to further enhance the stretching process as well.
  • How about asking mom or dad for help at home with assisted stretching, or find a workout partner!

It is more effective to stretch with assistance because it widens the range of motion and deepens the stretch for more effectiveness!

Use a panel mat for over splits if you already have your splits. Use a wall to walk up and down in bridges, and for balance when stretching or pulling body positions. Use a trampoline for increasing power and flexibility in your jumps.

These two photos show the improvement in flexibility from Alaina from Premier All Stars. The first photo was taken in July when Alaina first entered the world of all star cheer. The second photo was taken in March when Alaina had been committing to two flyer stretch classes a week at her gym.

There are plenty of resources for you to become a more flexible athlete. Don’t forget to put your CHEERFIT membership to use by putting on an archived workout video and having fun while improving your flexibility!

And there you have it! My favorite ideas and tips to help you improve and advance.

JEN PESCI

s currently a coach at Premier All Stars in Morganville, NJ. She has coached cheerleading for 19 years, at all ages and levels, and is well educated and highly experienced in all areas of cheer. Pictured is Jen with her 3 daughters Kaylee, Gianna, and Gabriella, who all cheer for Premier as well.

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