Name:   Kimberly Mills Age:  50 Location:  Shawnee, Kansas What does being a GGS mean to you?  From the time I discovered GGS a little over a year ago, I have totally been inspired by their message, “to educate and inspire women of all ages to maximize the strength of their body, mind and character.”  Through the message of GGS and the expertise and knowledge of the phenomenal trainers I have worked with, I have discovered [...]

The split squat (often called a lunge or stationary lunge) is an exercise that is revered and feared by many. There are very few exercises that have the ability to humble you or leave you as sore as a split squat. There are many variations of the split squat, but they have one thing in common: most people butcher them like crazy!       Here is a checklist of things to think about before [...]

My love of avocados runs deep. It is an infinite love, and one that has changed my life immeasurably for the better. I remember our neighbors’ avocado tree growing up-how it would bear massive amounts of fruit and we’d come home with bags full for our culinary pleasure. The Californian in me demands that avocados are a staple in my diet, and the health benefits I have reaped from this are numerous. They are rich [...]

Spanning from the iron itself to our ability to withstand any kind of personal fight, the word strength can hold so many inspiring associations from one person to the next. Strength goes above and beyond the physical training, and for many, it’s an additional means of building confidence. This confidence boost in ourselves can come from reaching a physical goal (whether performance, health or aesthetics) and then can be transferred to accomplishments in all aspects [...]

“Take this pill and lose 10 lbs. in 10 days!” “Sprinkle this on every meal and drop a pant size in 1 week!” “Drink these shakes 3 times a day and watch your belly fat melt away!”   If you watch TV, read magazines, or surf the internet at all, you are probably bombarded with messages like these all the time.  They make losing body fat and getting the body of your dreams sound as [...]

At Girls Gone Strong, we have a saying: “Train because you love your body, not because you hate it.” This is an incredibly important sentiment. So often we spend time focusing on and dissecting our perceived flaws. Today, we want you to put your attention towards what you love about your body, and train with that love in mind. To get you started, we’re telling you what we love about our own bodies, and we [...]

  I normally do some sort of activity every single day. If I’m not lifting I’m doing yoga, or at the very least I’m doing some type of cardio. I like to move and sweat every day. Perhaps I’m a little crazy, because there’s this little voice inside me that whispers of the universe imploding if I happen to take a day off. Alas, the body sometimes needs a break. As much as I like [...]

Food is important. Not only does it provide us enjoyment and nourishment, but it is responsible for fueling the strong, powerful bodies that we put through such vigorous workouts. When it comes to putting things into our bodies, it’s absolutely essential to have some sort of game plan.  That is, to have a personal nutritional management structure to go by, in place of random consumption.  Three critical areas to consider and prioritize are: 1) what [...]

Sometimes we are lucky to carve out gym time, aren’t we? So many of us are enterprising professionals, hardworking moms and persevering students. As much as we love training and the benefits it provides, it can often be difficult to actually find the time. We get it. And we are here to tell you that you don’t need 2 hours in the gym, training each individual body part, to get a great workout. In addition [...]

If you’re reading articles on this website, you probably don’t need much convincing that lifting heavy friggin’ weights is not only super fun and empowering, but it is the quickest way to lose body fat, gain shapely lean mass, and most importantly, get STRONG! However, many of you have written to us on a regular basis asking for advice or guidance regarding convincing other women in your lives to lift heavy too.  Some examples include: [...]