Coach, top CrossFit competitor, devoted mother - Elisabeth Akinwale is a force of nature. True to her surname (Yoruba for “The warrior has returned”), Akinwale has championed multiple CrossFit games and weightlifting competitions. She radiates strength and determination. This month we are empowered by her philosophy on obstacles, perseverance, and women’s strength.
Terry Laughlin, Total Immersion
Swim coach Terry Laughlin has revolutionized swimming for people everywhere, particularly Tim Ferriss, who featured him a year ago in his book “Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World”.
The mind is the athlete, the body is the tool. The body can do an awful lot more but it’s the mind that is limited. Over time, the difficulty of things doesn’t change that much. What changes is our perception: if we can do it or not. So that is why you work on the mind first - once you get that right, anything is possible.
CeCe Olisa, Plus Size Workouts
Entrepreneur CeCe Olisa started blogging in 2008 to share her experiences with fashion, fitness and dating as a plus-size woman living in New York City. CeCe’s popular workout videos have garnered over a million views on YouTube and her positive body image messaging has touched the lives of supporters all over the world.