Strong bodies: fitness & health

This blog will cover all city and statewide bodybuilding competitions and the out-of-state guest posers. Weight-loss success stories from local people, features/bios on bodybuilding, fitness and figure competitors, coverage of fad diets. Nutritious recipes and reviews on local gyms and health food stores. I would also like to cover Adult/Childhood Obesity in America and specifically,Alaska. Weight-lifting techniques/safety as well as the benefits for women. This is just a general idea, as the blog will be constantly evolving.


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Stephanie Figarelle

I competed in my first bodybuilding competition as a senior at East High in 2000 and after winning the overall title, bodybuilding and fitness became my passion. I've been a NASM certified personal trainer since 2004 and I love helping people achieve their goals with fitness and proper nutrition. My overall bodybuilding titles include: Ms. Anchorage 2006 and The Anchorage Crystal Cup 2007. I have lived in Anchorage since 1988.

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Body Mind Mastery

Posted by bodybuilder

Posted: July 22, 2008 - 6:27 pm

A few months back I took a trip to Title Wave book store to see what I could see. I came across a book entitled; "Body Mind Mastery: Creating success in sport and life." by Dan Millman. I thumbed through the paperback and quickly realized that I could learn a lot from this book, so I purchased it. I have since referred it to a client who has also learned quite a bit from it in terms of attaining physical and mental greatness.

I have always been fascinated with the beliefs of the East and have a lot of respect for the philosophies that originate from this part of the world, which in some instances are polar opposite of the Western life I have grown accustomed to. The author is like- minded, so we got along well as his insight on certain things related to the body and mind were Eastern infused. Mr. Millman was a gymnast for 15 years, so he has experience in competition and knows first hand what it takes to win first place and the journey along the way.

The book is really an easy read and discusses topics such as visualization, meditation and motivation. Ideas that bring a sense of empowerment to an athlete once they have them mastered. Millman also talks about controlling one's emotions and says; "When emotional energy flows through us freely, without obstructions, we feel naturally motivated. And no force is more powerful than a motivated human being."

I encourage anyone and everyone to check this book out, whether you compete in anything or not. You are bound to walk away with a new perspective of yourself and your abilities and how they carry over into your daily life.


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