Putting together a sound nutrition plan can be an overwhelming and confusing task to say the least.  There is a ton of misinformation about what you should be eating, how much you should be eating, and when you should be eating it. Lucky for you, the 10 tips listed below should make it a breeze to ensure that you’re getting the nutrition you need to look, feel, and perform your best without making you [...]

  Name:   Shanna Schad Age:  29…for the 7th time Location:  Viva Las Vegas! What does being a GGS mean to you?  It means that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. It means I am the best role model I can possibly be for my two young daughters and to teach them that health and fitness and strength is our way of life and not a “chore”and its not a certain size or [...]

Name:  Abbie Fratzke Age:  21 Location:  Twin Cities, Minnesota What does being a GGS mean to you?  To me, being a Girl Gone Strong is about discovering the strength to face anything—physically, mentally and spiritually. Finding your physical strength and training your body helps you to develop your inner strength as well. You are stronger and more capable than you know if you only take the chance to discover it. You are a girl gone [...]

  Believe it or not, even fitness professionals don’t feel like absolutely crushing their workout every time they step into the gym.  Especially if we have spent the whole day in the gym coaching and cueing clients through their workouts, writing about workouts, reading about workouts, designing workouts for our online clients… sometimes you just want to be anywhere BUT the gym. (This is rare… but it does happen!) On days like this, you have [...]

Name:   Stacey Veronica Schaedler Age:  29 Location:  Boston, MA What does being a GGS mean to you?  Being a girl gone strong to me, means having the self-discipline to make my body stronger and more capable each and every week. I know that everyday won’t be my best but the work I put in each day will make me progressively better in every aspect of my life.  Being a girl gone strong helps me take [...]

Kettlebell swings are pretty legit. They are one of the best exercises to develop explosive hips and burn fat;  mastering them translates to better kinesthetic awareness in all of your other lifts. Most kettlebell exercises build off the swing, requiring solid swing technique for progression. Unfortunately, swings seem to be one of the most improperly performed exercises in gyms across the world. Even if you think you’ve got the motion down, there are still some [...]

Happy Holidays everyone! Can you believe that we are more than halfway through the month of December?  We really hope that you guys have been on track with your nutrition, so that you can indulge and enjoy yourselves at least a few times this month.  After all, the holidays are way more fun when you can enjoy some yummy food as well as the other festivities the holidays have to offer!  Speaking of yummy food [...]

Finding the perfect gift for the girl gone strong in your life can be a challenge. But shopping really doesn’t have to be a burden; it can be as easy as stuffing a stocking with a jump rope or picking up a new yoga mat. That’s why the GGS founders have put together this versatile list to help you out.   Nia’s Gifts Suspension Trainer: This is one of my favorite training tools for numerous reasons. [...]

What do you mean that I can’t talk about nutrition tips and then give you a recipe for the world’s best chocolate chip cookie? Sure I can! Everything in moderation – even moderation. There is no question that the holiday season is upon us. There is an abundance of sweets and treats everywhere you look, and you probably can’t walk more than 10 feet in your office without festive little candies calling your name from [...]

 We all have one. That favorite pair of gym pants that we wish we didn’t have to wash, because we want to wear them for every single workout. C’mon, you know you have a pair in mind! It’s that pair of leggings that just makes your booty look superb, moves with your body and fits like a glove. And since we all have different body types, it can be tough to find that perfect pair. [...]