Dance Fitness with Stacey

02/06/2025

I believe every day can be the start of something new… maybe it’s an old dream with new motivation. Maybe it’s a new dream with new inspiration. Maybe it’s a combination.

Don’t listen to the little voice inside telling you you don’t know enough about it, you’re too old, you can’t, you’re incapable, it’s impossible, who do you think you are…

I have some dreams. Some are older ones that I have yet to go after, some are new, fresh ones that are exciting to imagine!

I’ve decided to tune out the little voice and tune into the possibilities! Because yes, you’ve heard it before, nothing is impossible and timing is everything. Above this? Believing in yourself is paramount.

God places passions within us and ultimately equips us. No matter where you are in life, don’t ignore your dreams. They have no deadlines.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Gonna get to it. How ‘bout you?!

01/18/2025

Thoughts lately… as I navigate life, work, fitness, health, wellness… there’s no easy fix. When it comes to my wellness journey, there’s so much information, pressure, fear, overwhelm, or plain disconnect. In my “mature” age, here’s what I’ve come to know. Don’t give up. Keep learning, evolving, trying! You’ll learn to discern and vet what applies to you and what’s accurate. But don’t give up. Your overall health is your number one priority.

Our body, mind, soul are invaluable, sacred. Their wellbeing is the key to our longevity and happiness. Think about it! Without our health, everything means nothing because we can’t truly enjoy it. Life is unnecessarily more challenging, robbing us of the joy we should be feeling!

At the same time, we need to appreciate our bodies… how they’ve carried us through these years of life so well. Don’t be too hard on yourself. That pressure causes the stress that negatively affects your health. Take stock in where you are and move forward. You deserve it.

Each of us have our own unique challenges. What fires me up is I get to wake up every morning! And know that it’s a brand new day of opportunity! To change, improve, live with intention and ultimately feel joy. Every single day! Now that’s something to wake up to…

So seize your day, every day. Know what your “why” is. And if you feel you failed on a given day? There’s a new one coming up.

12/20/2024

10/29/2024

He’s an amazing trainer, thinks outside the box and creates perfect individualized online workouts!

10/27/2024

Just finished an early AM DFW turn, it’s been 12 hours since I started this day and I’m tired. But! My community has a fitness center just a 2 min drive away so that means NO EXCUSES, JUST DO IT! So I am… and I know I’ll feel amazing afterward. Going into a workout a little tired isn’t bad because the workout will likely get you going!

10/25/2024

Grip strength and hanging with body weight are markers for longevity. This may not look like alot, but it is for me!

09/22/2024

Greetings! From the gym I really didn’t wanna go to today and nearly talked myself out of! 😂 Happy to be here now and so are my muscles!!! Get your protein, get your resistance training, get your body strong and get that long, healthy life! Now get to it, and happy Sunday!!

08/27/2024

Think that a dance cardio class wont make that much of a difference? Think again!

It adds thousands of steps to your daily goal, burns calories while having fun, and amps up your BPM, working wonders on your stamina and VO2 max threshold. There’s inherent body weight resistance and tons of isolated movement work which are fine tuning those muscles.

Not only that, cardio workouts (especially dance) fire up those feel good hormones (dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin) which can keep you in a positive mindset for hours!

Yes, a good combo of the cardio workout of your choice, along with consistent muscle-centric workouts (and let’s throw in those refreshing daily walks!) will easily set you on you’re way to a healthier, happier you!

What are you waiting for? Go get it and get to it!!

08/21/2024

It’s been a while since I’ve contributed to this fitness page, but my focus on fitness hasn’t wavered. In fact! It’s stronger than ever and I have so much to share since my last post.

To start, I am so proud of my son, Travis Little, who is now NASM certified and killing it as a personal trainer! I’m always learning something new from him, and inspired to keep on keepin’ on with my own health and wellness journey.

I plan on living to a healthy and active 100, how ‘bout you? What motivates you? My family keeps me going, and new love inspires me to be the best version of me I can be. I’ve taken charge of my health and wellness! You have way more control than you think. Take charge, take the reigns and get to it!
IG: trav_little

03/22/2024

Been a minute since I’ve posted. Life got crazy wonderful, the best distraction! But I’ve got to share since I’m a firm believer in the holistic approach to wellness.

Got through some knee issues that slowed me down but didn’t do me in, managed to keep eating clean and working out around the issues til they resolve and we’re getting close! In the meantime, determined to keep up the workouts and clean eating while back at work. Lucked out with a delayed flight today that freed up my morning to take my favorite Friday Zumba class! Life feels so much better when all is aligned… get to your happy healthy place! Make it a priority, you’re better for everyone else when you’re taking care of yourself. 💜

09/06/2023

Has this happened to anyone else? My muscles have officially gone MIA. I know they’ve been neglected these past few months (recovering from an injury) but seriously?! They just left and didn’t even say goodbye. Well I’ll show them, I’m just gonna replace ‘em! Putting my mind to it now that I’m on the mend, and gonna work this body hard til the new ones show up! 😂
Now get to it, I know I AM!

07/27/2023

Pay no attention to the ugly workout face, just wanted to share my revelation today at the gym.

I believe things happen for a reason. I pulled something in my good leg about a month and a half ago in a dance cardio class. Feels like sciatica or IT band syndrome now but in any event it has been an uphill battle not only healing, but getting any kind of decent lower body workout done, let alone I haven’t danced since. And that has been the most frustrating of all. A month and a half.

Which leads me to the point of this post. My next chapter is going to be personal training and wellness coaching, and I’ve already been working on the certifications. AND I definitely plan to teach dance cardio again. But experiencing this has allowed me to step inside a body that feels what many suffer from: an ongoing injury, a chronic condition, arthritis, you name it! Anything that is beyond your control and hinders you, even causes you pain.

I am working through it, finding my way back. I’m not giving up until I’ve got all my muscle back and then some, and I can move freely without pain again. And I’ll dance again! And I will use this experience to better prepare for, empathize with and motivate those I’ll be working with in the future who are dealing with something like this. I’ve got the will so there IS a way. Gonna get to it!