Great Pregnancy Exercises
Bella Breakdown Many women are ditching the idea that you have to be completely horizontal during your pregnancy. We are still working our day jobs, up and moving, and working out! Just because you are growing a human, doesn’t mean that you have to give up your favorite workout routine! Pregnancy also puts your body into a crazy tailspin. The sciatica , the pressure on your joints; exercising can actually be extremely helpful in relieving some of that pain. Here are some amazing exercises for you and your pregnant belly. 1. Curtsy Lunges Curtsy lunges are a great way...
Find A Workout Buddy
Bella Breakdown Getting out to get exercise, or getting to the gym can be a battle in and of itself. Let alone actually taking the time to get a move on and workout. Maybe you have been trying to switch up your workout routine, or you’re changing up the scenery to get more motivated in your workout? Well, there might be one great way to get motivated and stay fit, and that is to get a workout buddy. Having a workout buddy will help for a number of reasons: 1. Socializing You won’t be as focused on the fact...
A Sea Worthy Workout
Bella Breakdown I have been swimming my entire life, and one of my favorite things to do as a child, along with my friends, was to pretend to be a mermaid. I mean, we were the generation shaped by Disney’s, ‘The Little Mermaid’. So, it’s understandable. Now, as an adult we can keep living out our dreams with a new fitness trend. Albeit, strange, there are workout classes that allow you to live out your mermaid dreams. You’ll have to go to Chicago, for now, while the trend makes its way across the country. Aquamermaid Chicago allows you to...
The Best Amount Of Exercise For Your Brain
Bella Breakdown We all know that exercise is good for you. That is obvious. You benefit from it physically, and you’re far healthier when you exercise on a consistent basis. You also benefit from it mentally. You feel great about yourself when you workout, and you obtain hormones that really boost your mental health in a positive way. Some people can take exercise to the extreme though, and might be missing out on all of the mental health benefits exercise has to offer. We hear it all of the time, moderation is key. The same goes for exercise. Studies...
What to Do When You Can’t Get to the Gym
Bella Breakdown Sometimes there are days when you just cannot seem to get over to the gym. Whether it’s a busy schedule, or you just don’t want to leave your home, you might still feel as though you want to work out. This could be a great opportunity to switch up your workouts. 1. Get Outside Take your workout outside. Whether it’s a walk or run, or maybe you move the weights out to the deck or patio, it could be a nice change of pace to move your daily workout outside. 2. Use Your Phone There are a...
