Females in Action South Charlotte takes gold in FiA Olympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Females in Action (FiA) is an outdoor, free, peer-led workout group that is open to ALL women in 53 locations across 22 states. In July, we introduced you to FiA South Charlotte, our daily workouts, and our involvement in the South Charlotte community. Later that month, we participated in the third-annual FiA Olympics where regions across the country competed in events to win bragging rights and the FiA gold medal. There were challenging physical feats, but also good old-fashioned field day fun that allowed us to enjoy the community we’ve built and welcome new and friendly faces.
“One of the coolest things about FiA Olympics is the reminder that we are connected to a broader group of amazing women from across the country. The FiA Olympics offers a way to create healthy competition and deeper relationships with other FiA groups. Plus, we are just competitive by nature, so why not have fun with it while we do 5 minutes straight of burpees and 30-minute wall sits?,” says Kerri Vardon, Events Chair (AKA “Cardio”).
FiA South Charlotte racked up points throughout the week with national winners for the most sit-ups in 5 minutes (268) by Denise Davis (AKA “Blaze) and the longest wall sit (56 minutes and 7 seconds) by Becky Major (AKA “Duchess”), along with participation points, Instagram likes, and more – to WIN GOLD in the third-annual FiA Olympics.
“I’m very proud of our win and the enthusiastic participation of the women in our region. South Charlotte FiAs are a dedicated group of women who show up for each other year-round, working out before dawn, outside in the heat, cold, rain or even snow. This year’s FiA Olympics win put our dedication on display nationwide,” says Sara Slone, Regional Leader (AKA “Wonder Woman”).
Better Together
Participating in FiA offers many positive impacts for the women in our community. Before the demands of the day pull us in different directions, we knock out a 45-minute workout, inspiring physical and personal growth that radiates through the rest of our day – enabling us to be better daughters, sisters, spouses, friends, co-workers, and mothers. FiA also helps the women in our community build confidence and leadership skills as we lead each other during workouts – all FiAs have the opportunity to plan and lead a workout. And most of all, no FiA is left behind. We welcome and include all who join us, honoring individual fitness levels and encouraging everyone who attends. Did we mention it’s free? There’s nothing to lose!
If this sounds like a community you’d like to be a part of, we encourage you to visit fiasouthcharlotte.com to find our schedule at a location near you.
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