Katy Boyd Fitness😊💪

Fitness is not just a job for me, it's a passion!

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Gotta love family photos

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So happy to announce I've been officially given 3 classes a week to teach at a new gym! It feels good that they trust me to just take over interval training, bootcamp, and a circuit class! I never thought I'd actually like teaching so much 😊💪

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Felt so good about getting through the 5k in just under 32 minutes! 👊👏

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Anything is possible!

Someone showed me a picture of a fit and toned girl and asked if it was possible to look like them. Of course, anything is possible. Are you going to turn out exactly like them, no. The only thing some people don't realize is that we're all built different. Our genetics and bone structure make it harder or easier for some people to get to where they wanna be. Believe it or not, some people have abdomens that are even built a certain way that make it almost impossible to get that ripped 6-pack look, but can get close. If you don't have wide set hips, you may never have that thigh gap no matter how hard you work. You really just have to get to a point where you set a goal and keep changing it to what works best for YOU and be happy with the progress you make no matter how small. I've never had a muscle background so it's been hard for me since I started lifting to get my body looking the way I want it. I've learned to look in the mirror and congratulate myself on progress even if it's not much. Don't be hard on yourself and always remember, you aren't going to turn out exactly like someone else.

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Leg day has been hard lately because it takes a lot of mental work to really push yourself. I've stopped letting my brain tell me what I can and can't do. Whenever I get that thought, I add more weight to the next set to prove myself wrong. Don't let your brain cheat yourself. I only speak positivity to my clients because it's so important for them to think "yes I can". But I've finally overcome plateaus I've been struggling with and I couldn't be happier! I won't quit now! 😊💪💥

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New training shoes and I'm so much more comfortable! 👟✔️

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It's been a while, but I'm back! Started my 24 day Advocare challenge! On day 5 of the cleanse phase and I'm already pumped to move onto the max phase!!! 💪💪💪

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#22 Stepper

The stepper is probably my new favorite gym accessory. The stepper itself is only a few inches off the ground, but you can add height below it to make it higher. There are SO many workouts you could use it for. Step-ups, box jumps, push-up (decline or incline, tricep dips, side jumps, burpees, and many more. You could probably do a whole workout on one of these. Give it a try! 👍

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Chicken burger, brown rice, and green beans. Eat clean and your body will thank you! 😚

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Finally reaching more goals! It's hard work getting a flat midsection! Now time to get a 6 pack 💪❤️

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#21 Suicides

If you think these aren't so bad, you probably aren't doing them right! I say that mostly because they kick my ass, but that's because I'm not a cardio girl. The good part is, suicides are great for building running endurance and are good for high intensity training. Suicides can be done a few different ways, but I'll talk about the most common one. You start at one side of the room/gym and use either lines are create you own markers (I use foam rollers or little weights) that are in a row as check points from one side of the area to the other. You run to the first checkpoint, touch the floor, run back, touch the floor, go to the next one, etc. Continue until you've made it to the last one then start over! If they feel too easy, it's probably because you are jogging when you need to RUN! Sometimes I do these between strength exercises and it's a killer combo!

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Getting fired up!

It's hard when you feel like you're stumped on getting clients! But yesterday, I got to talk with someone whose been in the business of personal training/sales for years & she helped give me great ideas. It's hard figuring out how to talk to clients and things you need to say to convince them to work with you! Today I put those tips to work and hooked another client! Very exciting because I'd much rather be putting in hours training to keep my brain sharp! 😊👍

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I WANT ❤️

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#20 Pre-Workout Eating

I can't emphasize enough to people how important it is to eat before your workout! Your body needs energy from food to fuel your workout! The best time to eat would be around an hour before working out. It doesn't matter if you "really need to lose weight" because your body won't react the way you want if not given the proper energy source beforehand! The biggest time people won't eat is if they workout in the morning, but your stomach is empty so your body will lack energy. Some pre-workout foods could include: Breakfast time- fruit/smoothie, Greek yogurt, egg whites, oatmeal Lunch/dinner time- dried fruit, pita chips with hummus If none of those sound like what you would eat, do some research. Find some food or recipes that work best for what you like! 😊

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