Starting a new year often gets people interested in improving or revisiting their exercise regimens. But workout culture is so fraught with harmful weight loss narratives that the critical benefits of movement often get overshadowed.In this episode, I share my knowledge of cardio, mobility, and strength training, and my own life-changing fitness journey. I also explain my strategy for building a health-focused routine rooted in building strength and longevity as an act of kindness to your future self.I also talk about…The unique benefits of strength training for womenWhat a healthy fitness routine could look likeUnderstanding basal metabolic rateNutrition and sleep basicsSome tactical tips for understanding your strength workoutsResources:Join the Reframing the Reset ChallengeCheck out these physical activity guidelines for AmericansHormonal responses and adaptations to resistance exercise and training: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15831061/Exercise programming for Insulin Resistance: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2011/10000/exercise_programming_for_insulin_resistance.5.aspx#:~:text=ResistanceMuscle Mass Index As a Predictor of Longevity in Older Adults: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002934314001387Get ClassPass for two weeks free and try workout classes in your areaAlive App by Whitney Simmons: https://aliveapp.co/Uplift with Jibby: https://uplift.plankk.com/Nike Training Club: https://www.nike.com/ntc-appAlexis Moore, flexibility coach: https://instagram.com/stretchwithlex?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Sponsors:Open | Open is a mindfulness app built to transform your life. Experience the power of combining breathwork, meditation, sound, and movement to strengthen your mind-body connection. Visit https://go.o-p-e-n.com/balancedles for 30 days free.Zocdoc | Finding a doctor you trust doesn’t have to be hard. Check out Zocdoc’s free app to find patient-recommended care providers in your area.Nuuly | Nuuly is a subscription clothing rental service that I absolutely love. Get $20 off your first month when you sign up with the code BALANCED20.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.comJoin Club Balanced, our community on GenevaSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesFollow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedlesFollow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedlesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy