Strength Connection Fitness

01/21/2026

Seeing barefoot shoes “in the wild” always makes me curious — not because everyone should wear them, but because nobody ends up there by accident.

There’s usually a story:
• foot pain
• wanting more sensory feedback
• rehab
• strength training
• realizing comfort ≠ support

Different paths. Different needs.
Same curiosity about how our bodies actually work.

I’m a big fan of barefoot shoes and of meeting people exactly where they are with their movement and their choices.

So now I’m curious —
what brought you to barefoot shoes?

👣

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 🕊️

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

Change doesn’t arrive all at once.
It’s built quietly, one step at a time.

That’s true for justice.
It’s true for health.
It’s true for any meaningful shift in how we live and care for ourselves.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or discouraged, remember this:
You don’t need to fix everything.
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You don’t need to climb the whole staircase today.

One intentional step.
Taken with care.
Repeated over time.

That’s how real change happens.

01/18/2026

01/08/2026

12/31/2025

What you DON’T need:
A resolution.
A huge decision.
A bold proclamation.

Instead you CAN:
Show up without forcing.
Choose consistency over intensity.
Listen to your body instead of arguing with it.
Do SOMEthing instead of everything.

Progress doesn’t come from pressure.
It comes from attention, honesty, and small choices made again and again.

12/30/2025

If you stretch your hips all the time but they still feel tight, restricted, or achy — this seminar is for you.

Hip tightness is often a compensation, not the real problem.

In this in-person seminar we’ll look at how the pelvic floor and deep core influence hip mobility and what actually helps hips feel freer and more supported.

When/Where/Who:

🗓 Saturday, January 17
⏰ 11:00–12:00
📍 Strength Connection Fitness, La Plata, MD

👩 Open to all women | In person

Come learn, move a little, and leave with clarity you can use right away.

To register see link in bio (Instagram) or in the comments (Facebook). Or DM HIPS to claim your spot.

12/27/2025

It was a meaningful Christmas, indeed.

None of us are immune to critical illness.

Muscle mass saved my relative’s life.

12/05/2025

This morning my 76-year-old client came in feeling “bad” — tight, uncomfortable, and stuck in the loop that something was wrong.

This happens sometimes when old patterns meet new awareness. The mind gets loud, the body feels unfamiliar, and discomfort starts to feel like danger.

But here’s the thing:
Discomfort is temporary. And your body responds when you give it direction.

We slowed everything down.
We breathed.
We connected breath to movement.
We used the mantra: “Uncomfortable, not dangerous.”

Then we went through his warm-up, step by step.

By the time he picked up the kettlebell he was able to achieve full range of motion on his Romanian deadlifts — lowering all the way to the floor and back up with control for the FIRST TIME!!!

And that smile says everything.
He walked in feeling bad…
and walked out saying, “Now I feel great.”

This is the work:
Not chasing perfect.
Not panicking at discomfort.
But learning to trust your body, use your tools, and move yourself out of the loop.

Your body isn’t fragile.
It just needs direction.
And when you breathe and move — it works.

Live more. Hurt Less.

11/04/2025

Didn’t have time for a full session today, so I went with an AMRAP — quick, focused, and done. Something is always better than nothing when it comes to keeping your body moving and your head clear.

👉 Next time your schedule gets tight, try 15 minutes of intentional movement and see how different you feel.

10/15/2025

Sometimes you just gotta capture a post workout selfie when a beautiful sunrise presents itself.

Melissa gets it in pre-dawn before working with tiny humans 2x with me and then does lifestyle, strength/mobility, and lung capacity homework on her own all individualized for her.

Live more. Hurt less.

10/09/2025

Honored to represent both my business and Walk Charles County at the Annual Charles County Sheriff’s Office Employee Wellness Fair! 💙

Sheriff Troy D. Berry stopped by to hear more about what I do professionally and how Walk Charles County is helping our community move more, connect more, and live well.

Grateful for opportunities to collaborate and be part of something that strengthens the health of our community.

09/16/2025

Your stress switch is built-in… it’s called breathing.

Your breath is more powerful than you realize.

Shallow, rapid breathing keeps your body stuck in stress mode—fueling anxiety, tension, and even pain. Deep, controlled breathing signals safety to your nervous system and helps you feel grounded and calm.

One simple tool: Box Breathing ⬛
👉 Inhale 4
👉 Hold 4
👉 Exhale 4
👉 Hold 4
(Repeat for 2–3 minutes)

As an Active Life Professional Candidate, I assess breathing patterns, CO₂ tolerance, and lung capacity to help clients build resilience from the inside out.

Live more. Hurt less.