GAZELLE WEST Volume 1, Issue 1 | Page 77

WOMEN WHO INSPIRE 3 2 during workouts,” she said. “I like to focus on what people do when they are out of the gym – because making a real difference in your fitness level is about your overall lifestyle.” 1 Rebekah Beck 2 Practicing kicks keep skills sharp. In many cases, adult clients are parents of children she also has in class. When the whole family focuses on fitness and a healthy lifestyle, it is often more successful. 3 Rebekah Beck trains with boyfriend Jermaine Andre six days a week. 4 Rebekah Beck and Jermaine Andre in Gi uniforms, worn in mixed martial arts. “You do need to reward yourself, too. If you stay really focused during the week, you can choose to have a day off of the routine, or enjoy yourself on the weekend,” Rebekah said. “That’s basically what I do, though I can really tell if I eat something that’s not good for me. My energy level goes down, and I have to push myself harder to work out the next day. 77 Rebekah plans to compete in Muay Thai Kickboxing at some point in the near future. 4 SAVVY I SOPHISTICATED I SASSY