Namita Nayyar:
Top 3 healthy snack options?
Caitlin Rice:
Top 3 healthy snacks?! That’s easy! My new fave is Gpop! It is protein popcorn and it is SO good. Fresh fruit is always a great option! Also, anything with protein works! I’ve always been a fan of all natural peanut butter on top of a rice cake. Simple, quick, and easy. Although, with all my meals in a day, I don’t typically snack.
Namita Nayyar:
What inspired you to develop the ‘Caitlin Rice Fit’ app?
Caitlin Rice:
I was inspired to build my fitness app because I wish that I had a useful tool like that when I was just learning how to work out! It has easy step by step visual instructions for each movement and it just makes it easy and takes the pressure off designing your own work out plan. It’s easy to use, it’s right there on your phone! You don’t have to show up to the gym with a bunch of printed out workout sheets, or hire a trainer. It’s super affordable as well!
Namita Nayyar:
What is the best complement that you have received from a client or someone that you trained?
Caitlin Rice:
I love helping people reach their goals. I love seeing people come out their shell and learn to shine and be confident in their own body. I think it’s beautiful the confidence that is built not only from seeing the progress, but by keeping the promises they make to themselves. When you put work into something and do the things you say you are going to do, you build integrity within yourself. And that is what makes people confident, strong, and unwavering. I think building inner strength is key. It’s always amazing how quickly everything else falls into place when you are in a healthy mental space. When my clients come to me and tell me how much I’ve helped them grow as a PERSON, that is the biggest compliment I can receive. I love changing bodies, yes, but what I’m truly passionate about is helping people find themselves and help them find their true potential and come into their power.
Namita Nayyar:
Define Women Fitness for WF viewers.
Caitlin Rice:
I think it’s absolutely amazing that health and fitness trends for women have changed in the last few years, moving away from being stick thin and unhealthy to becoming healthy, curvy, confident and uniquely their own. I think nothing is more powerful than encouraging the women around us to strive for more and to pursue the life they want and the body that they love and feel their best in. It is a powerful thing when women come together to encourage other women. We are so much stronger together.
Namita Nayyar:
How many times do you workout in a week?
Caitlin Rice:
I mentioned my earlier workout split. Along with my lifting days, I do my daily 3.5 mile brisk walk with my pup and then I do a fast paced 45 minute spin class 3 times a week! I am always looking for new ways to move my body, so you can always find me trying new classes like barre, pilates or hot yoga. I just love to MOVE! I have a hard time resting, but I do listen to my body and try to take time to relax and rest and recover.
Namita Nayyar:
Your gym bag essentials would be?
Caitlin Rice:
Oh boy! My gym bag is overflowing with things. From booty bands, to chains, to ankle weights, to cable attachments; my bag is filled with stuff for the added burn on booty day and of course, I always have water. Drinking enough water is so important!
