Focus on Intuitive Eating: Listen to your hunger and fullness signals and eat foods that satisfy you without restriction or guilt. Trust Your Body’s Cues Embrace Body Positivity: Accept and love your…
Month: January 2023
A Comprehensive Guide to Engaging Your Core
Warm-Up: Start with 5-10 minutes of light cardio to warm up the muscles in your core. A Comprehensive Guide to Engaging Your Core Planks: This exercise strengthens the rectus abdominis and transverse…
The Cortisol Creep: Is HIIT Stressing You Out?
As a result of stress, cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands as a response to that stress. Cortisol is beneficial to the body when it is in small amounts, but when…
How (and Why) to Cycle Your Exercise with Your Menstrual Cycle
Cycling your exercise with your menstrual cycle can optimize your workout performance, enhance muscle building, and reduce menstrual symptoms. Here’s how: Understanding your menstrual cycle: The menstrual cycle is divided into 3…
Black Women and Cortisol: How Chronic Stress Affects Your Fitness
Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress. Chronic stress can lead to elevated cortisol levels, which can have a number of negative effects on the body, including decreased…
14 Benefits of Strength Training
Increased muscle mass and strength Improved bone density Enhanced athletic performance Better balance and coordination Reduced risk of injury Improved posture Increased metabolism Improved mental health Reduced risk of chronic diseases Improved…
What Are the Top 12 Benefits of Swimming?
Improves cardiovascular fitness Builds endurance Strengthens muscles Increases flexibility and range of motion Low impact on joints Improves balance and coordination Enhances lung capacity Helps with weight loss Reduces stress and improves…
The Benefits of Starting Your Day with a Walk
Starting your day with a walk has many benefits, including: Improved cardiovascular health Increased energy and mental clarity Improved mood and reduced stress Increased creativity and productivity Boosted immune system function Increased…
How to Find Mental Health Services When You Need More Than Therapy
The effects of mental health conditions can be felt in every area of your life, even if they are temporary. There is no doubt that psychotherapy is one of the most effective…
How to Release ‘Emotional Baggage’
Releasing emotional baggage can be a challenging process, but it is important for overall well-being. Here are some steps that may be helpful in letting go of negative emotions: Identify the emotions:…