A pull-up is one of the most challenging bodyweight movements — but once you achieve it, it’s incredibly rewarding. I can distinctly remember the first time I attempted to perform a pull-up many years ago… It looked simple enough. No biggie, right? But as soon as I gave it a go, I was quickly humbled….
It’s been amazing to watch more and more women gain an interest in strength training in recent years, evidenced by all of the “strong is the new skinny” memes. But the truth is, strong isn’t really the new anything; strong has always been strong. It’s just finally gaining more of a female audience! Once frequently…
Name: Marika Hart Age: 42 Location: Perth, Australia What does it mean to you to be part of the GGS Community? I love the GGS community! Part of my role with GGS is spending time hanging out in the Facebook groups with people from all around the globe. I get to “meet” so many amazing…
Name: Sandra Flores Gheno Age: 49 Location: Mexico City What was your first thought when you learned about the GGS Academy and the Pre- & Postnatal Coaching Certification? The first word that crossed my mind was Wow! I felt it was an opportunity to learn more and improve what I am already doing now. I…
If you’ve been following Girls Gone Strong these past few years, you might’ve noticed an exciting shift in the GGS community’s conversations. Now more than ever before, trainers and enthusiasts are recognizing that women are more than just bodies, and that a truly inclusive approach to fitness means understanding how race, sexuality, sex, gender, class,…
When we first think of strength training, the gains that come to mind are typically restricted to the gym: following a progressive overload program allows us to lift more from week to week, and depending on our goals, we can see more muscle on our body as well. But what if there’s more to strength…
A few weeks ago, I was working with a female runner who asked me, “Will I ever run pain-free again?” This is a question that I receive regularly, and one which I have to admit to having a really tough time answering. Pain is a part of the running experience; there is absolutely no doubt…
Whether you’ve been training for many years or are just beginning your fitness journey, kettlebells are a fun and versatile piece of equipment to add to your workouts. Kettlebells can be used for strength training and ballistic exercises — so you can get your heart rate up with some cardio while simultaneously improving your strength,…
Our bodies are complex units made up of a multitude of interdependent systems — and yet it’s easy to forget just how incredible they are. But if there’s one movement that really showcases how awesome our bodies are, it’s the Turkish get-up. The Turkish get-up is an opportunity for not only strengthening but also building…
Firing a client. Ending a romantic relationship. Addressing staff behavior problems. Challenging the racist relative at family dinner. Talking about finances and debt. The above are but a few examples of difficult conversations we face in life. For the purpose of this article, we will focus only on difficult conversations from the client-coach perspective and…
