Strength from the Inside Out
Happy #FitnessFriday, everyone! When it comes to staying strong and fit – from the inside out – strength is key. We’re not only talking about building muscle strength, but also about strengthening your cells, your mind, and your spirit. Inner strength. We’ve rounded up 6 of our favorite blog posts that speak to the theme of strength.
The Benefits of Strength Training for Women. In this post, you will learn that strength training doesn’t mean lifting tons of weight and bulking up. If done properly, strength training reduces body fat, increases lean muscle mass and helps you burn calories more efficiently. And you may be surprised to find out that you can see serious results when you put in as little as an hour a week of work!
5 Foods that Help Strengthen the Cells in Your Body. Dr. Murad says that nourishing our bodies at the cellular level will help us look, live and feel better every day. Stress in our daily lives can lead to the breakdown of our bodies’ cells. In this blog post, you will find out about Dr. Murad’s top 5 cell-strengthening foods that anyone can easily add to their diets.
Celebrate Strength with Joan Lunden. We’ve been following TV personality and health advocate Joan Lunden’s cancer journey here on the blog. She is now cancer-free and has made it her mission to help other women battling cancer. In this post, you will be inspired as you read about Joan’s extraordinary strength in the face of a life-threatening disease.
4 Tips to Strengthen Your Body & Transform Your Life. This post by Mary Beth LaRue, yoga instructor and co-founder of Rock Your Bliss, offers 4 simple tips that will help you feel stronger, more radiant, and confident. Her suggestions include visualization, spending time outside of your comfort zone, and creating healthy eating habits.
3 Quick Workouts to Recharge and Reboot. In this post by health and fitness expert Darren Becket, you will discover the amazing benefits of doing short bursts of exercise. Darren’s 3 mini workouts, including his 90-second pick-me-up (who doesn’t have 90 seconds?), require no equipment and can be done indoors or outdoors. These workouts will help you reduce stress, boost alertness, and shed fat.
Meet Breast Cancer Survivor Melina Fregoso. Just like in Joan Lunden’s inspirational story, Melina shares what happened when she found out she had breast cancer at the age of 29 and how she fought – and won – her cancer battle. It’s a story of hope, courage and strength.
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