Mental Health
Member of the Month — Eminate W’Giorgis!
Meet our vibrant Member of the Month for February, Eminate W’Giorgis Eminate G’s consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude make her a bright presence at Sister Fit! Learn more about Eminate below: What made you join Sister Fit? I was new to the area and I wanted to find a place where I could learn…
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Meet our hard-working and ambitious Member of the Month for January, Diya Pathak! As a consistent member of Sister Fit for over a year, Diya pushes herself to be better in all aspects of her life. With integrity and a driven mindset, Diya tries hard to figure out what health means for her. She strives…
Read MorePoking 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…
Read MoreMember 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…
Read MoreYou 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MorePutting Skin in the Game: Invest – Commit – Conquer
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi Happy New Year! Well, Happy February! Do you like making New Year’s resolutions or goals? I do, but not the typical goal that demands upheaval and a complete lifestyle makeover – which is the kind of goal that often grabs our attention. As years pass, I am more realistic; I…
Read More4 Bad B Life Lessons with Cynthia Roulston
Jamaidian Kettlebell Lady: Bad B Cynthia Roulston Our Jamaican Jerk kettlebell workshop was a real success on September the 25th with Bad B, Cynthia Roulston. It’s not often I give people the title of Bad B! I even introduce Cynthia as Bad B to new members at the gym – she’s someone who has walked…
Read MoreSPECIAL EVENT | Jamaican Jerk: An Introduction to Kettlebell Sport with Cynthia Roulston
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Read MoreGyms, Culture, and Identity: Why Gyms Could be a Spiritual Space
Words by Fatima Lee Garsi What is a gym? By definition, a gym is a place that has fitness equipment for people to use for their physical education. A place where people go to get buff, to sweat, to stretch, kick, jump, and punch their way into a better body. Gyms are a new thing…
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