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A good friend of mine just reminded me that even though things get a little crazy, it's important not to lose sight of your goals, dreams, passion and how important it is to stay positive and motivated. Here's a motivational phrase to give you the kick in the pants some of you might need to chase your dreams! "Just go out there and do what you've got to do." ~ Martina Navratilova

Missing everyone of the IMPACT family. Thanks for all your support! I just want to dedicate this blog post to everyone who made my time at IMPACT nothing short of memorable, enjoyable and nothing like a job. Thanks to everyone: Members, Staff, Instructors, Friends & Family.

I am back from my hiatus! I want to apologize for such a long break in between posts. I have been moving across the east coast and relocating has been a larger ordeal that I initially thought it would be. Good News: I will continue posting & updating regularly. Even Better News: I am embarking on a serious training regimen to prepare for fitness/figure competitions and will document my training, experiences, nutrition etc on this blog for all those interested. Expect more to come very soon!

"Where the heart is willing, it will find a thousand ways. Where it is unwilling, it will find a thousand excuses." ~ Arlen Price

"Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly. " ~ Stephen R. Covey

A strong core is something to brag about and show off, but it takes a lot of hard work. Strengthening the core requires a great deal of variety. Avoiding a plateau will keep the core strong. Here's a great core workout utilizing a medicine ball. 1. Weighted Ball Crunch - Keep Arms Straight - Feet Flat on Floor, Knees Bent 90 Degrees - Lifting Legs Will Make the Move More DIfficult 2. Russian Twist - Bounce Med Ball on One Side - Twist Torso and Bounce on Other Side - Feet Flat on Floor, Knees Bent 90 Degrees - Lifting Legs Will Make the Move More DIfficult 3. Med Ball Leg Pass - Lift Leg Pass Ball Underneath to Other Hand - Repeat for Other Leg 4. Lunge & Twist - Lunge Forward Holding Ball Out - Rotate Torso - Repeat for Other Side 5. Wood Chop - Arms Extended Over Right Shoulder Holding Med Ball - Bring Med Ball Diagonally Across Body to Left Ankle - Repeat for Other Side

"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it." ~ Jonathan Winters