I taught a fantastic workshop at the end of last year in Colorado at Jeer Academy. Thank you to Hannah Tessa for hosting me once again. What a fabulous group of ladies with a fabulous vibe.
There were also a lot of familiar faces with many Lethal ladies coming to visit. It was also a huge day with Lethal ladies Wendy and Jacqie who received their brown belts and the amazing Keelee came along to help support the ladies while they tested.
Lethal Ladies rocking in purple before their brown belts
Spring is here!!! Are you bikini body ready?
If getting in a bikini sounds scary, I have loads of fun and helpful tips in my new LIVE Membership and helpful reads in my new blogs. Take a look at my new specialized platforms and I share how to get a flatter tummy easily!
If you have lower back pain it may be because your hips are super tight. If you play a lot of guard in BJJ and/or sit a lot at a desk etc, then most likely your hips are super tight. Sitting for long periods of time tighten the hip flexors which can cause muscular imbalances in other parts on your pelvis and core contributing to lower back pain. Tight hip flexors also over take a lot in abdominal exercises so that you aren’t actually working your lower abs, but over working your hip flexors instead, further exacerbating the problem.
Try these stretches. Aim to do these every day. Hold it for at least 30 seconds each side.
Sophia McDermott, Lunge Stretch
Sophia McDermott, Cobra Stretch
For those who don't like to eat a lot of meat (I am vegetarian also) you can get versatile with eggs. Omelets are an awesome way to get your protein in and your veggies. You can eat this for a breakfast, or a lunch or even a dinner!!!
Eat the egg yolks too. The whole things bout avoiding the yolks due to high cholesterol is #bs. The yolk contain additional protein, good fats and all all your fat soluble vitamins. The yolks are also a really potent course of choline helps with nerve transmission.
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Have a read of my new article on Jiu Jitsu Times where I discuss overtraining and how that can be detrimental long term. The road to a BJJ Black Belt is a long one, so if being a black belt is your goal you need to be smart about your training to ensure you stay on the path.
Its time to get outdoors and enjoy the benefits, Sophia McDermott
In the most recent edition of Jiujiteira Magazine I share some fabulous outdoor exercise to keep you fit and and to stay strong. Now that the weather is getting warmer its important to get outside and enjoy the benefits being out doors. Changing things up can also keep things interesting and different which really helps with staying motivated.
Enjoy this article and give this workout a try.
Sophia McDermott, Lunges are a great way to work your legs
Sophia McDermott, Get creative with working out your abs.
I get asked quite a lot what I put on my skin as someone who trains and works out a lot. In an effort to battle the oncoming wrinkles, lol, I do routine day and night with FRÉ Skincare who are all natural and dedicated to supporting women's causes too. Right now they are having a Spring Sale on Sets. Add my code SOPHIAFIT for an additional 20% off!
Sophia McDermott. Photo: credit Lindsay Conley
Sophia McDermott. Photo Credit Lindsay Conley
Sophia McDermott. Photo credit, Lindsay Conley
Some more photos from my interview with Jiujiteira Magazine. The photos in this article cover all aspects of who I am as the BJJ athlete AND that woman standing in her feminine power. Ladies, yes we can BE both. Lets’ embrace that side as the athlete but also the beautiful woman. They can go hand in hand.
In case you missed it you can read the full article here:
