Warm Up Before You Dive In When your getting into the pool you have one of two options, you can either poke your toe in the water or just jump straight in. What would you do? Deciding to skip the torture of slowly dipping into the cold water you just go for it! Cannon ball! You may even use this same approach to your workouts. Your pre workout has just kicked in, its been a long day and your just ready to do your thing in the gym! But slow down for a second. Here are four reasons you should start every workout with a warmup. 1)Enhance … [Read more...]
PREVAIL
I am a person who's determined to prevail. Your a nothing that pushes me to fail. Slapped in the face with hesitation, I'll brush off the struggle and move forward with motivation All along you thought you were bringing me down But I'll take the leap and build my wings before I hit the ground. Working against the odds-faster, harder, stronger. Determination is here, hesitation no longer. Your a nothing that pushes me to fail. I'm a person who's determined to prevail. by Nene Tenety … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons Your Body Needs Carbs
Susan E. Harmon Fitness Competitor/ ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist/ B.A Media Studies/ AFAA Personal Trainer We all know the hype about low carb diets and that that you can lose weight by eating lower carbs, but the idea is not to cut them from the diet to maintain a healthy weight. Switch to 100% whole grains or natural carbs like oats, potatoes and less processed carbohydrates. You’ll see great results in training and better performance during competitions and workouts. Carbohydrates Help Muscle Recovery Eating a post exercise … [Read more...]
Holiday Season: a Trip of Temptations
by: Nene Tenety Chunky chunky chu chuu! All a broad the Holiday express! The holiday season is filled with pastas, cookies, pies, and other treats making it difficult to stay on track. With all of celebrations and tempting foods it is easy to pack on some extra pounds but that doesn’t have to be the case. The key is balance. You will be presented with plenty of opportunities to “cheat” on your diet so it is important to ENJOY but not over ENDULGE. Coming from a competitor who has missed many holidays and special occasions because of my … [Read more...]
Brand Management & Social Media
Brand Management alongside Social Media is an integral part of your success in this industry as with any Brand or Business. If you are tied up with competition prep, work, family and life and nothing left for your marketing efforts, I highly encourage you to contact Robyn Balliet and her team. They offer full time management services and assistance with your Branding and Social Media efforts! With a solid Social Media presence, many doors can open for you in regards to sponsorships, getting published etc. Her company has budget friendly … [Read more...]
No Weak in Peek Week
By: Nene Tenety Peak(adjective) 1)greatest; maximum. Both aspects of this definition apply to a competitor's peak week experience. The hectic, emotional roller coaster of a week leading up to competition day where a competitor brings their best. After months of training it is crunch time! If one trains for such a length of time then shouldn't this last week be a breeze? If only it were that simple. To answer this question I turned to two of my fellow competitors as we prepare for the WBFF Fitness and Fashion weekend. Ryan Parker, 21 year … [Read more...]
Uncharted Territory: Entering the Weight Room
By: Nene Tenety What would you change about yourself? When answering this question what is the first thought that comes to mind? For most women, a quick response would include weight issues; possibly their legs or belly. Toss those thoughts aside because you’re asking the wrong question. A more important question is: What should you change about your work outs? As the fitness epidemic expands, the "cardio bunny" population also increases. Many women bebop along on the elliptical, throw in some crunches and call it a day. However, when … [Read more...]
THE WBFF FITNESS MODEL CAMP..
The WBFF Posing Camps!! Come to the next WBFF posing camp. Learn everything you need to know about the WBFF, to “wow” the judges and standout from the crowd. Let WBFF Pro Madalena Dos Santos show you how to master the “diva strut” and take your stage presence to the next level! Do you have what it takes to compete with “the best of the best? Do you want to be the next WBFF Pro? Hope to see you! … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Traveling Ruin Your Routine – by Amber Trapassi
Traveling can be very challenging when trying to eat clean and maintain your exercising schedule. However, believe it or not, you don’t need constant access to a kitchen to eat clean or your gym at home to maintain your exercising schedule. One of the first things I do is try and book a hotel with a refrigerator. It makes it so much easier to keep perishable items fresh. One great thing you can do to ensure that you are eating healthy is to prepare meals before you leave home, or go food shopping when you arrive at your destination. I … [Read more...]
11/3/12 WBFF NEW ENGLAND FITNESS WEEKEND SHOW SCHEDULE….
2013 WBFF New England Fitness Weekend Championships Thank you for your interest in the This venue located on the revitalized Avenue of the Arts. With just over 1,900 seats, The Vets is acclaimed for its unique combination of size and intimacy, enjoyed by both audience and performer. On the National Register of Historic Places, The Vets is celebrated for its proscenium stage and exquisite interior. The stage is about 60’ feet wide and the backdrop for the finals is a projector image of the sponsor logos and moving head lights and haze … [Read more...]