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Finding Focus After Forty is all about health and working out. Whether it's fitness, food, alcohol addiction, gardening, figure competition-I talk about all of it. Sharing what I learn and learning from you!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Pint Sized Powerhouse of the Week

 Being a shorty of only 5’1”, I love to see other “height challenged” women excel in fitness. I have been pleasantly surprised by the amount of petite sized women, (5’3” and under), making  such a strong presence in the figure and fitness industry.

I find these women extremely motivating, and have decided to dedicate a weekly post to these short but strong athletic women.
This week, I’d like to start off with an Aussie Favourite; Sara Picken Brown, also known as the Pocket Rocket; at only five feet tall, she’s shorter than me-that’s a  rare find!

Sara started out as a ballerina, performing internationally with the Queensland Opera and Queensland ballet before having to change career paths due to chronic injury. This turned out to be the start on a path to fitness greatness.
Besides having a successful personal training business, being an author, mentor and coach, Sara turned into a professional Figure Athlete with the IFBB in November of 2010. She now has 14 championship titles under her belt to boot!

Sara’s top five fitness tips:
(taken from http://sarapickenbrown.blogspot.com/ )
1. Set a clearly defined goal and outcome you want to achieve
2. Set a clear plan of action and a timeline with accountability flag posts along the way
3. Get your buddies in on the action-be accountable to someone you trust
4. Get clean-eat, drink ,think clean
5. Get moving- nothing happens without a little shake, rattle & roll....so get jigglin' people!
Go Short Power!

Do you have any pint sized powerhouse nominations? Let me have ‘em!
             Ciao for now!

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