Photoshoot: Behind the Scenes
On the hottest day of the year!
Photoshoot time! Boy, was it HOT.
I headed over to BaseFit with photographer Christy White and my lovely friend Asha Hibbert (my very first Strong Friend!) to take some photos and videos as part of my marketing strategy.
Christy was great: he understood exactly what I was after, had plenty of good ideas and was totally committed - crouching on the floor or in awkward spots to get the shot.
Asha kept me energised in the heat and ensured that I didn't feel too much like a circus animal!
Photoshoots aren't normally my favourite thing to do although, I don't mind so much if I get to do some exercise. I'm starting to get used to posing and all that, although it is still quite strange!
This is a part of my job now. It's important to have great content for the website and the marketing in general, especially when you're in health and fitness.
I have a strategy that I am working on to build my business and this means being in front of the camera and putting myself out there. I'm feeling more confident about this part of my job now, which seems like a big step for me.
Keep an eye out for new pics very soon!
A super scorchio day to be exercising out the sun but we got it done! Thank you Christy and Asha for making it fun.
BISH BASH BOSH!
Grace xx
I can’t believe the date’s come around so fast BUT GYMS ARE BACK TOMORROW! After a whole year of being pretty much closed gyms are finally reopening. Although many of us are ready and raring to go it’s important to remember to take caution when you return.
So why should we take it easy when we transition from home workouts to gym workouts?
What exactly is mobility and why is it important? Mobility isn’t just about stretching, it’s the ability to move actively through a range of motion, which is especially important for runners.
Short answer - yes!
One of the main reasons I really encourage a cool/warm down is to aid recovery post-training and make use of the warmth in the muscles for some useful mobility. But what does the science say?
Other than push-ups being hard, the biggest complaint I hear is that the wrists hurt or are very uncomfortable. The wrist actually has 35 muscles involved when moving it so it’s understandable so many experience pain, particularly during this exercise. It’s important to build up the strength and mobility of this relatively small part of your body!
We’re getting to that time of year again when motivation in general, starts to lag. New Year resolutions have fizzled out and people are feeling a bit fed up - the fact we’re stuck at home because of lockdown and are still in the midst of a global pandemic doesn’t exactly help either!
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Announcing Monthly GBF Challenges! It’s all about beating your own PB and getting strong together. We also look back at the GBF Dead Hang Challenge in September. Will you be the next GBF Challenge Champion?
Yes, we're in lockdown and yes, we can't go to the gym. But we CAN exercise outdoors. So let's make the most of it! So, without further ado, welcome to Strong Club Run! I'll be posting a free running workout session on IG and FB every Saturday! There'll be something for everyone here, starting with a great beginner intervals session.