
Fit Black Queens
By Fitblack Queens
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Fit Black QueensMay 02, 2020

Season 3 Finale
Can you believe the Queens' is wrapping up season 3 of the Fit Black Queens podcast? In today's episode, the Queens reflect on their longest season yet.

Guided Meditation With Fit Black Queen Tikima
Find gratitude and love with a 5-minute guided meditation from Fit Black Queen Co-Host Tikima Thompson of Tikima Renee Fitness. Find a quiet space and listen.

What They Don't Tell You About Weight Loss
In this episode, the Queens shares what they have learned during their weight loss journeys that were not discussed. Check out De's blog post about the expectations of weight loss (https://faithfueledmoms.com/real-expecations-of-losing-weight/)

Correct Your Posture With Dr. Tammia Guest
May is National Correct Your Posture Month and the Queens interview Dr. Tammia Guest, DC., a board-certified chiropractor and owner and founder of Rejuvenating Chiropractic (https://www.rejuvenatingchiropractic.com). In this episode, we discuss why proper posture is important, tips for good posture, and how to find the right chiropractor for you.

Hot Girl Summer: Staying Hydrated
In this episode, the Queens share the symptoms they experience when they are dehydrated, how to prevent dehydration and how to stay hydrated.

Yoga and Wardrobe Malfunctions
What are the do's and dont's for yoga clothing? In this episode, the Fit Black Queens talk about yoga wardrobe malfunctions and share their tips for staying comfortable throughout your practice.

National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month! In this episode, the Fit Black Queens discuss bike safety, bike essentials, and more.

Hot Girl Summer: How to Deal With All that Sweat!
In this episode, the Queens kick off their #HotGirlSummer series by getting personal and sharing tips and trouble areas when it comes to the summer sweats!
Brands/Products to Help You Have a Hot Girl Summer:
The Honey Pot Company: https://thehoneypot.co/ Body Glide: https://www.bodyglide.com/ Hustle Clean (body wipes): https://hustleclean.com/
How Did The Pandemic Change You
In this episode, the Queens discuss how they have changed during the pandemic.

How to Recover From Your Workouts
In this episode, the Queens share tips on how to recover from strenuous activity, tools that they use, and recovery techniques they would love to try.

Guided Meditation With Fit Black Queen Adina
In today's society, we may find it difficult to be present. Relax and be present with a 12-minute guided meditation d=from Fit Black Queen Co-Host Adina Crawford of Deanie The Yogini. Find a quiet space and listen

Returning to the Gym After a Pandemic-Induced Hiatus
In this episode, the Fit Black Queens discuss whether they've returned to their local gyms for their own workouts. They also share information about what it's like to be a fitness entrepreneur in a time when there is so much competition for content, as well as how the pandemic has impacted their businesses.

Skincare Routine
In this episode, the Queens share their skincare routines, include tips and life hacks to get glowing skin.

When Should You Hire a Personal Trainer?
In this episode, the Fit Black Queens discuss when you should consider hiring a personal trainer, sharing their experiences as both personal trainers and clients.

Gym Fails

Supporting Black Fitness Professionals

Family Health and Nutrition with Dr. Qadira Ali Huff, M.D.

Pre- and Post-Workout Habits
In this week's episode, we share our pre- and post-workout habits, best practices, and things we're not doing but we know we should.

How to become a Fit Pro

Interview with Susan Clayton owner and inventor of WhitePaw RunMitts

How to get loved ones active

When To Speak To A Therapist

Heart Health in the Black Community

COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns and Mythbusters
Dr. Whitley-Williams shares information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including an explanation of how the vaccine works, and why it's important to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccine this year.
Read NFID's latest report, National Survey: Black Adult Perspectives on COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines.

Interview with Black Surfer Lizelle Jackson

Let's Talk Financial Health
In this week's episode, we're talking about financial literacy in the Black community. Join us for a candid conversation about money!
And speaking of money... Do you need some new fitness gear? From February 1, 2021 through February 8, 2021, Handful (https://handful.com/) is offering 30% off ALL leggings. Use the code LEG DAY at checkout!

New Adventures of 2021

How to support your immunity

Get Pumped Songs

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
In this week’s episode. We share stories and tips on how to eat healthy on a budget. Also, check out this list of the Clean 5 and Dirty Dozen www.ewg.org/foodnews and join our Fit Black Queens Insiders group on Facebook (www.facebook.com/fitblackqueensinsider).

How To Create a Vision Board Using The Feng Shui Method
Join the Fit Black Queens as they create their vision boards.
De @faithfueledmom shares how she created her vision board using the feng shui method. You will need a poster board, straight edge, glue, and magazine clippings. If you created your vision board using the feng shui method or completed your vision board using another method, the queens would love to see it. Post your boards on social media using the hashtag #FBQVISIONS

Manifestation

Best and Worse Christmas Gifts
In this episode, the queens share their best and worse Christmas gifts.

Guided Meditation with Fit Black Queen Alexis
Relax and de-stress with a 10-minute guided meditation from Fit Black Queen Co-Host Alexis Reed of Flecks of Lex. Find a quiet space and listen.

Our Favorite Comfort Foods

Healthy Holiday Hacks

How to make Holiday Tea Mocktails

How to start Pilates with guest Master Trainer Lencola Green
Pilates found Lencola in 2002 and shortly after started a teacher-training program at Push Pilates. The program required over 900 hours of Pilates training on the Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Tower, Chair, Mat, Props, and Post-Rehabilitation/Special Needs Population.13:01
Lencola Green (4:10)
Finding Pilates (5:08)
Difference between Pilates and Yoga (7:01)
Pilates Equipment (9:16)
Reformer (9:17)
Chair and Barrel (13:01)
Pilates Rings (15:44)
Meghan Markel does Pilates (17:10)
What to look for in a Pilates class? (18:10)
Being Black in Pilates (19:10)
800 Black Pilates Instructors (19:40)
Being a Pilates Mentor (28:00)
Teacher Training Program for Black People (29:00)
Black to Pilates Launch (29:49)
You can connect with Lencola.
Join her Black to Pilates Program at www.Capilates.com
www.facebook.com/lencola
www.instagram.com/californiapilates/

How To Dress For The Winter

Season 2 Finale LIVE

How to live an Active Life with Diabetes Guest Alexis Newman, RD,LDN
@ladieelex
Or for Nutrition education: IG @Alexis_M_Newman
Website: alexismnewman.weebly.com/meet-alexis.html
Here are some great resources for black/brown folks and diabetes.
Education:
beyondtype1.org
beyondtype2.org
IG: eatingsoulfully
Community:
www.instagram.com/diversityindiabetes/
www.instagram.com/wocdiabetes/?hl=en
FB: Dope Diabetic Girls Club
IG: Black Diabetic Info
www.bolusm.org
IG: Typeonederful
Eating Disorder Support:
IG: encouragingdietitian
IG:Thenutritiontea

How To Be Your Own Health Advocate

How to create an Oral Health Routine
In this episode, we are sharing tips and tricks of adopting a daily oral health care routine. Join us for the conversation. Your oral care is included in your wellness and important to help. We discuss:
Halitosis (2:52)
Tongue Scraping (3:13)
Toothbrush Bristles (5:03)
Where to get cinnamon oil? (6:30)
Gum massaging (11:45-14:45)
It’s Chelsea gave us tips on Oil Pulling and tongue scraping (14:59)
Oil Pulling with Cinnamon Oil (15:34)
What is Oil Pulling? (16:05)
Oil Pulling is not Science supported (16:32)
Oil Pulling with Sesame Oil (18:26)
Ritual of Oil health (18:40)
TMJ (18:55)
Oil Pulling Challenge (19:27)
Don’t Spit out oil in the sink (20:20)
Ayurvedic Practices (20:50)
Tools for Oral Care (21:34)
Types of Toothpaste (22:42)
Bristle Type (23:04)
Types of Natural Whitening toothpaste (23:44)
Improved health and mood (27:37)
Wearing a mask and oral care (35:32)

How To Keep Your Skin Glowing During The Fall and Winter Months

Staying Fit While Recovering From Injury
www.facebook.com/groups/380658483304772/?ref=share
Check out De’s YouTube channel for some exercise ideas.
m.youtube.com/c/FaithFueledMom

Lifestyle VS Diet
The queens discuss the difference of a healthy lifestyle vs diets

Dealing With FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)
Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) can cause us to overextend ourselves and create mental anguish. In this week's episode, we are discussing all things FOMO!

Fitness Heroes

Healthy Morning Rituals and Routines

How To Start A Garden

Unplug and Get Outdoors

Interview with Monica Garrison

Interview with International Runner Monique White

How To Start Cycling

How To Start A Yoga Practice

Dating In The Fitness Industry
Want to try the 60-minute full-body workout with The Fit Black Queens discussed? Check Out Our Power Hour! www.facebook.com/FitBlackQueens/videos/762510781163417

How To Start Strength Training

Healthy Hacks With The Fit Black Queens

Meet Ultramarathoner Tonisia Billups

Never have I ever...

Season 1 Finale

Meet Glamourina

Favorite Fitness Classes

Finding Your Community

Green Beauty with Chelsea William's of That's Chelsea

Meet Black Girls Trekkin

Funny Fitness Moments

Living Green
Apps:
EWG Healthy Living
Think Dirty

Finding a new Routine
How has your routine evolved over the last month?

Black Fitness Pros and their Hair Tips & Tricks

Keeping it Real on the 'Gram with Ginger Marie

Social Distancing

Surviving COVID-19
How are you being impacted by this pandemic? Are there any organizations in your community that are doing excellent work to help others during this time? Send us a voice message and/or share your thoughts with us on social media!
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Diversity in the Fitness Industry

Body Positive Movement
On this week's episode of the Fit Black Queens Podcast, Adina (Deanie the Yogini) @mrsgoody2shoes , Alexis (Flecks of Lex) @flecksoflex , De (Faith Fueled Mom) @faithfueledmom , and Tikima (Tikima Renee Fitness) @tikimareneefitness discuss their experiences with this movement.
What's your take on the Body Positive Movement? Join the conversation by messaging us on social media or leaving a voice note:

Fitness Over 50 with Shera Strange
On this week's episode of the Fit Black Queens Podcast, Adina (Deanie the Yogini), Alexis (Flecks of Lex), De (Faith Fueled Mom), J'Que (J'Que Now), and Tikima (Tikima Renee Fitness) are joined by Shera Strange (Miss Strange Fitness) for a discussion on fitness over 50 and reversing negative health indicators with lifestyle changes.
How old were you when started on your fitness journey? What's holding you back from starting? Join in the conversation by messaging us on social media or by leaving a voice note:

The Importance of Self-Care
On this week's episode of the Fit Black Queens Podcast, De (Faith Fueled Mom), Tikima (Tikima Renee Fitness), and Alexis (Flecks of Lex) are joined by Sandrell Bentley (Natural Fly Diva) for a discussion on taking time to take care of yourself.
How do you practice self-care? Join in the conversation by messaging us on social media or by leaving a voice note: anchor.fm/fitblackqueens/message

Interview with the Philly Bra Lady

Finding the Perfect Sports Bra

Meet the Fit Black Queens
