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Cooking, Culture, and Chaos!
I’m very excited to introduce you to our special cooking project featuring the diverse members of Sister Fit. The purpose of this six-episode cooking series is to highlight and celebrate the heritage and professional work of our guests. All of the episodes were filmed by Vicky Tan, a member of our Muay Thai program. Vicky…
Poking the Yogi Bear: What is Vulnerability?
Yoga is often the first thing recommended as a form of exercise that can help someone manage anxiety and depression. Yoga brings an awareness to the body and requires focus that feels calming. Some types of yoga do not bring the heart rate up to a degree that can feel too intense for people working…
Member of the Month: Shweta Salil!
Meet our bright-spirited Member of the Month for November, Shweta Salil! Shweta brings consistency and an inspiring attitude to every class. Her impressive improvement in her technical abilities is the result of her consistency and dedicated effort. An excellent attitude—focused, energizing, and kind—makes Shweta a true joy to have at Sister Fit. Learn more about…
Member of the Month: Jennifer Ng!
Meet our dedicated Member of the Month for September, Jennifer Ng! Jen brings consistency, a desire to be challenged, and vibrant high vibes to Sister Fit. Over time, Jen’s dedication has helped her improve her boxing skills with impressive flair – she coordinates long combinations with seamless flow and pop! Get to know more…
Ask a Member: Anti-Discrimination and LGBTQ Inclusive Education
Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric in conservative religious communities is not new, but in recent months protests that claim to “stand against gender confusion, sexual orientation, and the indoctrination of children in schools” have focused attention on the role of public education in teaching meaningful inclusivity. Parents and communities who fear a conflict between the contents of the…
Member of the Month: Vicky Tan!
Meet our wonderfully talented Member of the Month for June, Vicky Tan! Vicky shows incredible consistency, determined effort, and brings her bright, focused energy to each and every class she attends. Talented and relentless, Vicky’s presence is a testament to fortitude. Get to know more about Vicky below! What made you join Sister Fit? I…
You can’t keep adding to achieve your goals. What will you sacrifice?
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi In April, my former kettlebell coach reached out to me to see if I wanted to compete again in August. For the past year or so, I’ve focused on bodybuilding and strengthening my physique with the help of an experienced online coach. I considered my coach’s proposition – a competition…
Butts, Guts, Tris, and Thighs: About Our Strength and Fitness Program
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi Last week I had a woman on Instagram reach out to me inquiring about our programs. She said she was brand new to training so I recommended she join our Strength and Fitness program. She insisted that since her goal was fat-loss, she was not interested in strength and fitness.…
Time to Get Skinny: How Words Connect Us
If any of you know me, you know I would NEVER say that it’s “time to get skinny” as a way to motivate you to do your exercises. But, I did indeed use this phrase with a group of Somali women when I was hired to teach a group fitness class for the teachers at…
A Cautionary Tale for Women: My 8-week Experiment with Steroids
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi This sounds scary already! What kind of steroids did you take FLG? Tell me. About five years ago, I was rear-ended in a car accident. I suffered from whiplash, a spinal fracture, a tear between my vertebrae, and a concussion. I had to stop exercising for some time afterwards, especially…