🫦 You might need a break

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Today’s Topics:

• Get Those Muscles Poppin': Sciencey stuff to improve muscle activation.

• Chill Hiking: Try a soft girl hike.

• You Might Need a Break: Hit the pause button on intense workouts.

• Did You Know: Toe wiggle day is coming.

WOW Headlines:

There is a lot going on in the world of wellness (WOW) and it’s impossible to keep up. We searched the internet for interesting content and found our three favorites of the day.

Ready, set, go (insert Mario Kart start sound effect):

Get Those Muscles Poppin' With These Activation Tips

Let's break down the super sciencey stuff to improve muscle activation during your workouts.

Mechanoreceptors are basically these cool little messengers that pass along messages from outside your body to the inside.

They do this through things like touch, pressure, stretching, and motion.

When these little babies get clear and accurate info it's like your body's way of saying "Hey, we're good to go!"

When your body FEELS safe, strength and mobility can improve.

Here are 2 things you can do to unlock these superpowers:

1. Active mobility before & after your workout.

2. Give that muscle a quick rub or tappy tap before your reps- don’t go crazy now!

Bonus Tip: Looking at or even thinking about the muscle during the movement won't hurt!

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Have you jumped on the soft girl hike trend yet?

Haven't heard of it? Let us spill the tea...

It's exactly what it sounds like… hiking without the crazy extremes.

We're talking about a chill and refreshing hike to find joy in the present moment and soak up the beauty of nature.

So call your girlfriends up for a soft girl hike and hit the trails.

Do You Just Need A F'ing Break?

Let's set the scene:

You've been super consistent with your workouts over the past few months. Making gains and feeling strong AF.

But suddenly, things take a turn. You're feeling all bleh and not getting that burn you used to. Cue the panic! Is it the dreaded plateau?

Naturally, you ramp up the cardio and push yourself even harder.

But guess what?

It's like pushing a boulder uphill—it just ain't working, my friend.

You might just need a freaking break!

Before you freak out about losing your gains, hold up…

What if, for just one week, you hit the pause button on the intense workouts and focused on some chill walks, nutrition, and sleep?

Betcha bottom dollar you'll come back crushing next week.