Sneak Peak From NEW Shoot

Super excited to release the first image from my newest(and long overdue) photo-shoot with Guy Tadman. As nerve-wrecking as it was getting in front of the camera again after so long, Im SO glad i stepped out of my comfort zone and did it. I have been sharing my own journey on my instagram @jessicastevens and facebook page www.facebook.com/jessicastevensfitness much more than this blog so for those who want to keep staying up to date with my personal progress, these are two social media platforms you can follow me on

Anyway so after deciding to step WAY out of my comfort zone and do something that I knew would make me feel comfortable, here is the first final picture from the day! I LOVE everything about it.. Guy Tadman is a pleasure to work with and always manages to make you feel like a natural in front of the camera. I hope you too enjoy the series of pictures from this day - Ill be sure to share more soon!

Jessica Stevens
Personal Trainer @ Snap Fitness Parkwood
Specializing in Women's Health & Fitness, Lifestyle Coaching &  Fat Loss
Contact jess@jessicatevens.com.au for enquiries 

Jessica Stevens - Guy Tadman Photography

Mothers Day Classic

This year on Mothers Day (Sunday May 10th) I will be participating in the Mothers Day Classic 8km RUN FOR BREAST CANCER in celebration of my beautiful mothers life who lost her battle to breast cancer just over two years ago. The week that mothers day falls is usually quite an emotional week for me as it is also the same week of my birthday. This will be my third mothers day without her and will be the first time I am participating in this event but definitely not the last!

I have a team of 10 joining me on the day which includes friends, family and even clients.  I really am so grateful to have such an incredible and supportive network of people around me who are willing to share this special day with me and help me raise funds for a cause that I hold close to my heart.  I am also SO proud of those clients of mine who are participating with me. 

Holding my mums hand the night before she passed away xo

Losing my mum to cancer was the catalyst that fueled my drive to change careers and help others with their health and quality of life. Throughout my mums terminal sickness, exercise was one of the few things that was guaranteed to always lift my mood(it really is amazing how exercising can improve not only your physical health and appearance but also your mental state!)  Seeing her health decline continuously over the course of 4 years was incredibly hard for me to deal with. After battling for 4 years, she passed away in November 2012.
 Just a few months later, I quit my stressful 9-5 desk job to focus on creating a life that fulfilled me with happiness and do something I was deeply passionate about. Fitness and exercise was one thing I LOVED and got so much happiness from. This love for exercise inspired me to pursue a career that would hopefully change the lives of others inspiring them to live a healthy life as well. I wanted to make a difference in the world and in the lives of those around me. 
Just over 2 years later and that dream is now a reality! To have a job thats sole purpose is to help other women with their health and be a positive influence in their lives is one of the MANY reasons I love being a health coach so much! 

Mumma bear and I! xo

If you are reading this and can spare even just $10 to go towards this great cause, I would be SO appreciative and you can be proud knowing that you are making a difference in this world!
All funds raised for this event goes towards vital research into the prevention and cure of breast cancer.  Me and my team  Jessica Stevens Fitness have a goal amount of $1000 but we really do need your help to get there! 

THANK YOU!

Jessica Stevens

xo

DONATE TO MY FUNDRAISER HERE:

 http://mdc.mothersdayclassic.com.au/fundraising.php?id=58825

Toned Booty & Abs Workout

Looking for a fun workout that will help tighten, tone and give you that booty you've always wanted AND a strong core to go with it?

Well look no furhrer ladies! I've  designed this workout with these goals in mind, it's fast paced, fun and targets all those problems areas your struggling to tone.

It combines various legs and core exercises for a 4 round circuit. Your heart rate will be elevated and your legs will be burningggg by the end!

Give it a go today and let me know what you think!

Make Cardio Fun!

Cardio does not need to and shouldn't be boring. Strength training is definitely a top priority for women who want to tone up and look amazing but having a good cardio fitness it just as imporant for a healthy heart and body.

Unfortunately  so many people associate cardio with a boring mind numbing walk or long distance run when it really doesn't need to be.

  I love incorporating cardio into my weekly routine and do so about 3 times a week in a  fun high intensity session. My heart rate stays elevated and in total i Burn around 500 calories per session. Each session is different so I'm never bored! HIIT cardio is not only funner than steady state cardio but also a lot more effective for fat loss. I wanted to write this post to share a few of my tips that make my cardio session exciting and something I look forward to!

-  Do HIIT cardio instead of steady state cardio. This may be in the form of a circuit combining different exercises like skipping, box jumps, burpees, sprints and other fun body weight exercises.
- boxing Is another super fun form of cardio that is very effective for fat loss , co-ordination, speed and fitness.
- if I do do steady state cardio i listen to podcasts that focus on subjects I want to learn more about. They are usually on  sports science and nutrition which is something I'm extremely  interested  in and love to learn about . Listening and learning while I do cardio makes the time go WAY quicker!
- I wear a heart rate monitor which connects to an app on my phone telling me how many calories are burnt from my heart rate being elevated.
- If to sunny I'll go outside for a beach walk or stair runs instead of being inside. Being outside with nature and the sun makes me a lot happier then a treadmill.
- but if I do do cardio inside I will mix up the machines  I use. Going on a high incline on the treadmill, stationary bicycle and stair master are my favorite.
- set myself a calorie goal on my heart rate app and work towards hitting that in that session. Instead of just doing 40 minutes of cardio, I'll aim to do 500 calories worth of cardio.

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What do you currently do for cardio?
Let me know any other tips you have!