Plus Size & Fit - Aja Davis BOOTCAMP
There's a special offer for Monif C. customers in this blog, so read through!
So I have a confession to make...I like exercise, I even sometimes love it...I know society and the media would have you believe that plus size women aren't active, but you and I know that isn't true. As with everything in life, there are different strokes for all different folks. So as I keep expanding this blog to showcase a variety of things, I decided to create a plus size and fit section for the blog.
Now, I actually told someone this recently and his remark was, how can you be a plus size designer if you lose weight??....All I could give him was a :blank stare: for his ignorance...oh bless his heart. Working out and getting in shape for me is nothing about losing a particular amount of lbs or fitting into some mold, it's about moving my body and having more energy to keep up with my hectic schedule. What alot of people don't know about me is I've actually always been a very active person, having thrown shot put in high school, being co-captain of my high school track team, and placing in the state championships (pat on the back for me :-)). AND one of my favorite things to do in my spare time is boxing, I actually belong to 2 boxing gyms, and my type A personality loves hitting the bags to release stress. Oh and guess what, I've done ALL of this and have ALWAYS been over 200 lbs. That's my reality, and I'm happy with that.
The Plus Size & Fit blog will be about me blogging over the next year doing different physical activities including bootcamp, pole dancing (aka skrippa dancing) classes, belly dancing classes, trapeze jumping (A CRAP LOAD OF FUN), wall climbing, etc. And guess what, there will be opportunities for you to get in shape with me! I would love to have a bunch of you all come with me and have like a big Monif C. group to take on these activities. I am also working out special Monif C. customer discounts so you can come work out with me. And I have one for you below today!
SO for today's installment of Plus Size and Fit, I present to you:
Aja Davis Bootcamp in Brooklyn, NY - Fort Greene Park
So let me give you some background...one day Mia (one of my fabu plus size models) and I are on a shoot and she starts telling me about a new fitness bootcamp she joined in Brooklyn. She apparently heard about it from Erica Watson (fabulous curvy comedienne) and decided to give it a try. The bootcamp meets 4 times a week (T - Fri) for an hour and 15 minutes in Fort Greene Park for 4 weeks. Not only did Mia look different, her energy was up and it looked to be doing wonders for her. I love trying new things so I mentioned to her I would love to try it out. Plus the bootcamp craze has been really big these days so I thought it would be a good way to jumpstart my fitness pledge!
Aja Davis is a personal trainer based out of Brooklyn and is NO joke, don't let the angelic face fool you! I jumped in hook line and sinker and enrolled in her latest 4 week session. Aja takes it back old school to get you in shape, jumping jacks, push ups, crunches, squats. We even played tag one day which had us running around for about 1/2 hour non-stop. Aja is tough and will make you push yourself, but you won't get yelled at like a drill sergeant.
Aja is offering a discounted rate for a 4 week bootcamp of $199 for Monif C. customers. Check out her website at http://www.ajadavis.com to sign up today. Come work out with me, I'll probably take her bootcamp for the next 2 sessions going into September, so I would love to work out with you. Be sure to tell Aja I sent you so you can get the discount. If you want any additional information from me, email me info (at) monifc.com and put Bootcamp in subject.
Here are some pics from week 2 of the bootcamp! I'll be doing a video blog next week so you can see the workout in action!
Sign up today, can't wait to see you!
I love that it's a small group and everybody's a cute curvy girl!
There's the teacher's pet Mia :-)
Me with my Club Cushions tee (thanks Tondalaya!)
Squats!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Partner Crunches!
Don't forget if you have any questions, email me info (at) monifc.com with Bootcamp in the subject! Hope to see you @ bootcamp!
Comments
Rachel | Jul 15, 2009 @ 8:59 PM
This is awesome! You all look like you’re having fun…shoot, it looks like fun! Great to see :-) I think I’m going to have to do this in the fall for sure!
Monif | Jul 16, 2009 @ 12:02 AM
JOIN, the more the merrier!
Jessica | Jul 16, 2009 @ 1:50 PM
WOW I wish I didn’t live all the way in queens…I would soo be there!
Miriam T. | Jul 16, 2009 @ 1:52 PM
Wouaw Monif !
I think you always going to surprise me. This is a great great great idea. Thank you so much. I’ll try to budget this definitely.
Yeah Plus Size !!!!!!!!
Natalie | Jul 16, 2009 @ 4:35 PM
I like this because it is true. My friend and I were discussing this last week. You can be plus and fit. I work out for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. Yes, I am plus but I can take the stairs with the best of them.
Monif C | Jul 16, 2009 @ 5:08 PM
Natalie, very true!
Miriam, you gotta come out, she does a free class here and there two, maybe if you want, I can bring you as my guest.
Jessica, Mia comes from Queens and I come from NJ, so what’s your excuse? LOL :-)
Jessica | Jul 16, 2009 @ 5:12 PM
O WOW…what time are the classes usually?
Monif C | Jul 17, 2009 @ 9:38 AM
Classes are at 6:30pm - 7:45pm, email me info (at) monifc.com or call the trainer, ajadavis.com (her phone number is on the site) for more dets, TRUST me, you’ll love it!
lala | Jul 17, 2009 @ 3:25 PM
yaaayyy get it gurl!! dc is a bit too far for me to join the club, but i’ll be working it out from here! luv it, good job :)
Steffany Bready | Jul 19, 2009 @ 11:18 AM
Monif, you are such an inspiration!! I wish I could make it to this class, but I get out of work too late! Keep up the good work lady!!
Deb | Jul 22, 2009 @ 12:26 PM
So awesome! I wish I could join you but I’m working those hours. The pictures look fantastic!
Maybe I can get Aja to do another class time that works in my schedule and I’ll try to get some folks to sign up as well.
You are always an inspiration with your boundless energy!
Best,
Deb
Monif | Jul 22, 2009 @ 4:28 PM
Hey Deb! That’s a GREAT idea! If you think you can get maybe 4-5, I am sure she would be interested…what do you think?
Erica Watson | Jul 23, 2009 @ 4:08 PM
OMG! We look so crazy out there…but we are proving that you can be Plus Sized and FIT!!!
aja davis is amazing! make sure you guys all sign up with her!!!!
Nadine | Jul 23, 2009 @ 5:25 PM
Oooooh! I’ve always wanted to do this! They have one in my town, but I’ve always felt reluctant to go by myself… I’m not a soloist when it comes to working out. This class seems really great, and looks like you’re getting the bang for your buck… good luck girls!
How to lose weight | Sep 23, 2009 @ 11:01 AM
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free slimming tips | Nov 6, 2009 @ 9:22 AM
This looks great! You go girls!