Artemis Scantalides

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I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I specialize in Russian Hardstyle Kettlebell Training (StrongFirst Team Leader) and women's strength training. I am also a Black Belt in Kung Fu, and the 9th woman and the lightest and smallest to date to complete the Iron Maiden Challenge (a 53lbs Pull-up, Pistol Squat, and Press), a certified Spin Instructor, as well as certified to train the pregnant and post-partum client. I have been working full-time in the Fitness Industry for over 16 years. I made a drastic career change and left my job as an IT Consultant to pursue a career in fitness and I never looked back. Working in an office did not suit me as I have been an athlete all of my life. I was a ballet dancer for 23 years and then decided to hang up my ballet shoes to study Kung Fu. I obtained my black belt in Kung Fu in 2009 which, next to training and testing for my RKC™ Instructor Certification, was one of the hardest accomplishments that I have ever achieved. I inspire clients every day to incorporate and stay with their fitness routines by setting realistic goals and by keeping their training functional, interesting and challenging. I swear by kettlebell training and strength training kettlebell training, as kettlebell training and strength training not only strengthened and changed my body, but also my mindset.

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“GREEK🇬🇷GIRLS DON’T EXERCISE💪🏽” _ I was born & raised in Newton, MA. I am 3rd generation Greek-American. My father is 2nd generation Greek & his parents (my Yia Yia & Papou) were 1st generation Greek, born in Greece & came over to the U.S. via Ellis Island. _ Growing up, we attended church every Sunday at St. Demetrious Greek Orthodox church in Weston, MA. We participated in Holy Week services & my parents sent my sister & I to Greek school in the evenings at the Greek Evangelical church in Newton Center, MA to learn the Greek language & to Ionian Village Greek Orthodox summer camp in Greece w/ our church. _ My mom, not Greek, learned how to cook Greek food from my Yia Yia from rolling fresh dolmathes (grape leaves) to juicy baklava; & yes, baklava should be moist & juicy, NOT dry. _ When my husband & I lived in Boston we lived in Roslindale, MA, from 2011-2016, next to the Greek Orthodox church St. Nectarios. Roslindale has a strong Greek community. Growing up, 1 of my best Greek friends, who’s parents owned a diner in Newton Highlands, lived in Roslindale. _ While living in Roslindale, 1 Greek Easter Sunday, we were about to head up to my parents’ house in Lynnfield for Greek Easter Sunday dinner. As we walked to our car, our neighbor who lived in the condo below us was speaking w/ our next door neighbor a 1st generation Greek man. _ Our condo in Roslindale was next to Fallon Field. I would often famer carry kettlebells right past this Greek man’s house to Fallon field to workout. _ Our downstairs neighbor formally introduced me to our Greek neighbor & shared w/ him that I was Greek. This man looked at me skeptically & said to me, “You’re Greek?? You’re not Greek. You are the one who is always exercising. Greek girls don’t exercise.” _ To which I replied, “Well, this Greek girl DOES!” _ I’m not 1st generation Greek, but I have 50% Greek blood & growing up in the U.S. my dad did the best that he could to preserve our Greek heritage. _ Proof that Greek girls & women LIFT, 30% of my online coaching clients are Greek WOMEN from 1st generation living in Greece to 3rd generation living in the U.S. _ Give me a 💪🏽🇬🇷below👇🏽if you agree that Greek women LIFT.
“WHAT DO YOU DO FOR CARDIO 💪🏽💦??” _ Frequently I am asked, “What do I do for cardio?” & “What do I do for my training?” _ My answer: Kettlebell swings & kettlebells, kettlebells & more kettlebells. _ Yes, there is some barbell mixed in there sometimes, but as of late, with the exception of barbell glute bridges & rollouts, I have not touched a barbell since April & my training has been kettlebells only combining my Summer Shred program with my husband’s @ericgahanatc Circuit Shred program (launching later this month!). Kettlebells were & will always be my first love. _ I used to run & take cycling classes A LOT until I discovered the secret to physique changes & an efficient metabolism was strength training & high intensity interval training like kettlebell swings & kettlebell snatches. _ Yes, I still like indoor cycling classes & yes I still run a few times a year when I am traveling or on vacation & it’s the only cardio available, but primarily the kettlebell is my go to for all things strength & cardio. AND when I do decide to run, I can go out & do it no problem, even it it’s only an annual occurrence, because I strength train & swing kettlebells every damn day. These two things train me for LIFE. _ So lift weights & swing a kettlebell & you’ll be all set. _ Learn all about the kettlebell & the kettlebell basics listed below, at my @strongfirst Kettlebell Course on September 29, 2019 @lifetimevegas . Link in bio to sign up👆🏽. _ ➡️Deadlift. ➡️Two Hand Swing. ➡️Turkish Get Up. ➡️Single Leg Deadlift. ➡️ Goblet Squat. ➡️Military Press. ➡️One Hand Swing. ➡️ High Pull _ PLUS, learn all about how to apply kettlebell techniques to the barbell & mindset strategies at my women’s strength workshop I Am Not Afraid To Lift® coming to: _ 🚀Iowa on 9/21 @gritgym in Iowa City, IA (2 spots left at the Early Bird rate, ends 9/1!) _ 🚀Albany on 10/20 @her_strength_studio Albany, NY _ Links in bio to sign up👆🏽 _ #kettlebellswings #kettlebell #kettlebells #kettlebellworkout #strengthtraining #womensfitness
ONE SMALL CHANGE CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE🍏💪🏽 _ When it comes to making better fitness & nutrition choices, sometimes people give up before they even start because there are so many changes they want to make that they feel overwhelmed. _ What some people don’t realize is that even ONE small change can make a BIG difference. For example: _ ✅Eliminate sugar from your daily coffee; (Starting your day w/ processed sugar raises your blood sugar & leads to sugar cravings later.) _ ✅Minimize or eliminate alcohol; (Alcohol hinders your fat loss & muscle building goals. More on this later!) _ ✅Commit to an earlier bedtime; (Regulating your circadian rhythm & a restful night’s sleep helps w/ keeping cortisol levels regulated which affects the regulation of other hormones.) _ ✅Commit to eat veggies at each meal; (When you eat more veggies, you eat less o/ crap, eat more fiber which cleanses your system which aids in hormone balance & overall feel more satiated.) _ Recently I made a few changes of my own & within 10 days I started to feel a difference & see a difference in my body. _ My stomach had been feeling squishy & bloated & my energy was low so I knew I needed to make some changes. Also, training wise, I wanted to make some physique changes - more muscle💪🏽, juicy legs & booty🍑💦! _ This is what I did: _ 1️⃣Added 2 days from my husband’s @ericgahanatc Circuit Shred program (launching later this month!) to my weekly training; _ 2️⃣Switched my pre/post workout nutrition routine from overnight oats pre & eggs whites, oatmeal & veggies post to eggs whites, oatmeal & veggies pre & a smoothie (recipe on my profile); _ 3️⃣Started to count not just macros again but CALORIES & FIBER. I wanted to make sure that I was eating enough calories to support my activity & that I had the right balance of macros. I discovered that I was overeating protein & that I was under eating calories. SOLUTION: redistribute calories from protein to carbs (including veggies) & healthy fats PLUS add more calories. I I’m 43yo & average 114# at 60.5in tall & eat about 1,800-1,900 calories per day. _ Do you need to make some changes? WORK WITH ME! Link in bio to apply👆🏽
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