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Can our workouts actually be contributing to our anxiety? And if we already struggle with anxiety, could certain exercises make it worse? Believe it or not, some workouts may cause more stress than they relieve.
Molly McNamee, an online fitness coach and founder of MFit Workouts, believes the key to looking and feeling your best lies in managing your stress. Having dealt with high-functioning anxiety herself, Molly discovered that traditional exercise routines often worsened her symptoms. Her mission is to raise awareness and empower women to manage anxiety through mindful, therapeutic workouts.
Join Lauren and Molly as they dive into which types of workouts can increase stress, how misinformation in the wellness community adds to our anxiety, the impact of social media, and the not-so-obvious signs your fitness routine might be too stressful for you. They also explore: how stress and hormones affect weight loss; why ‘less is more’ when it comes to exercise; and the crucial ingredient to a workout routine that improves both mental health and physical results; plus so much more.
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Website: mollymcnamee.com
Instagram: @mfit.workouts