Just finished ASA! Choreo Class with Akosua--man! My body is rusty!!! I have an ankle injury last year that I spent the better part of 2021 recovering from. Now I'm trying to push my body back to where I was before and so many things feel so foreign. I'm not discouraged though, it just reminds me th

"Don’t hide" I was not moving my bottom half, as if she couldn’t see me. “You can’t hide, Rachel!” Akousa yelled. I was taking a break and glad I was caught. “Don’t hide”, she reminded us all. Take it for what you need it to mean this week. "Do what you gotta do!" I was struggling with biceps,

My energy levels for the past couple of years had changed and it was noticeable to me. I no longer got out of bed with the levels of enthusiasm I had and although I wasn’t doing a lot of hard labor, my body felt tired and I was drained all the time. It was such a weird space to be in especially fo

Welcome to our first installment of #ASAanatomy! Where we break down the muscles groups we target in ASA! classes! If you're a regular ASA! Fanatic, you should by now, have a basic understanding of your body's muscle groups, their location and function. If not, check back here every Monday for a rem

If you're afraid to say it, I'll say it for you. A position in the medical or fitness field does not automatically translate to a kind heart...or intelligence. Such is the topic for the next health seminar with Dr. Fofie MD (I'm tired of writing all of her other professional initials behind her name

Who’s ready to try out the new ASA! classes? How to ASA! Wine sounds fun but ASA! Chair 👀👀👀

Arms up Everything 8 The long ASA! wine track or The warm up?

Hey ASA! Fam, Sunday class alert! You can sleep in, even after going out Saturday night, or come through after church or other morning commitments. Either way it's a great time to out in work! You can drop in or sign up at https://www.elementsuac.com/asa

I've been in the fitness industry for almost a decade now. There are a few topics that seem most difficult to explain to the general public. But there is one thing clients seem to have the most trouble understanding. It's not weight loss. It's not dieting. It's not exercise intensity. No matter ho

Hi ASA! Fanatics! I hope you all are enjoying this new platform. Just a reminder I have class Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Sundays 12noon at the YMCA Anthony Bowen (W st & 14th St NW). If you are not a Y-member, feel free to sign up for a 3-day Y guest pass and take class with me for free! www.ymcadc.

We are moving toward a more global and interactive space to connect! Almost a decade and we are still pushing! So I’d like to hear from you! Here‘s my question- What is your first or most memorable ASA! moment?

I really love the idea of having this space for ASA!Heads. A safe space to be silly, encouraged, and reminded of the possibilities. Feeling stronger already...

Every time winter comes around I start rethinking my life choices… how could this be happening? The cold and me just don’t get along and that’s not changing anytime soon. If I didn’t love this area so much, I would have left for a warmer state a long time ago! Immediately the temperatures drop, I

Ok ... So I've finished Asa Chair one hour ago, and my core is still firing. But anyway. A male fried said don't have any stomach." Oh yeah, that's from the squatting, straightening my back, and whining. Oh my. (But, I didn't say that.) I said thanks, but I still needed to lose weight. He said, "O

Sooooo I've been getting bombarded with this question! I don't blame you, I miss studio too BUTTTTTTTT. This one is out of my hands. As we all know, the world is a bit crazy right now. While we seem to be a bit divided on how life should happen in this pandemic; I believe it should all come down to

Hey fanatics! I’m gearing up for the new year and new membership! I‘ve been mistreating My body by teaching 7-13 classes a week without cross training. So I started rehabbing again this week and this is one of the afrobeats mixes that gets me through. Check it out! https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/7N7

Passed out after my ASApt session ... word of advice... NEVER take a month off AND not do your program 😖

Hey ASA! family, If you are like me and had a birthday during this social distancing shutdown, finding ways to celebrate with family and friends was looking really depressing. Well I decided to through myself a virtual Bday party, including a live 2 hour DJ set. If you missing outside and having bac

Sooo, yesterday’s ASA! Instructors clinic was great! It was informative, challenging, fun, and rejuvenating. What’s more is that I walked into today‘s ASA! class charged and ready to put all the tips and lessons into practice. #feelinginspired #instructor #asafanatic

Hey ASA! family! Come jump start your New Year work out goals and ASA! with Isa during the holidays. This is my schedule at the YMCA for the next two weeks. My weekly classes on Sundays at 12noon and Wednesdays at 5:30pm will resume on Jan 5th. Don't forget to take advantage of the free class pas

It's not an easy task trying to decipher what diet and fitness tips are actually effective! Truth is, there is NO BLANKET prescription for physical fitness. BUT, we can still give you a few tips! It's ultimately up to you to do your own research and navigate your unique fitness journey based on

Successful people make the journey sound so easy. Maybe because by the time they've reached their perceived success, they've forgotten the struggle at the very beginning. Every journey comes down to discipline and strategy. You will never always be motivated BUT with the right strategy and the right

Trying to tame (or justify) my Granny Smith Apple 🍏 w/ peanut butter snacking. (How bad is that anyway??? Like it a B, B- maybe?) My other 4: blueberries, dried mango, dates with almond butter, and popcorn popped on the stove. No veggies on my top 5 🤦🏽‍♀️ What you got?

We want to create a private space for our ASA! community to share, connect, and be inspired! This forum is a judgement-free zone dedicated to presenting REAL health and fitness and AUTHENTIC African culture! Don't forget to follow your fellow ASA! fitness members and and instructors! THIS IS FOR US!