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The Gut Microbiome: Why Your Gut Is the Foundation of Human & Athletic Health
You Don’t Have to Hustle to Heal: Rest is a Form of Progress
Why Women Shouldn’t Work Out Fasted - And How This Could Be Ruining Your Progress
Zoe writes: "Fasted workouts may raise stress hormones in women, disrupting hormones and hindering fat loss. A small pre-workout snack supports better performance and sustainable results."
Diabetes Uncovered: What Your Blood Sugar Is Trying to Tell You
At 32, Kirsten was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes after sudden symptoms. She adapted to daily insulin and a new lifestyle, using her fitness passion to help others manage their health. She explains Type 1 is autoimmune and insulin-dependent, while Type 2 is often lifestyle-related and sometimes reversible.
5 Lower Body Exercises to Run Faster, Move Better & Build That 🍑
Looking to run faster, move better, or build that peach? These 5 killer leg exercises — plus easy variations — will help you get stronger, boost athletic performance, and sculpt powerful glutes. From squats to hip thrusts, this list covers everything you need for an effective lower body session that actually delivers results
Move to Remember Who You Are: Why Exercise is More Than Just Fitness
On this week’s blog episode, Minelle opens up about how movement became a powerful act of self-connection, healing, and self-love—far beyond aesthetics or performance.
The Healing Miles: Running for Mental Health
Running is a powerful way to process pain and reconnect with yourself. It doesn’t numb the pain, but instead forces you to feel everything, emotion, breath, and movement. Whether solo or in a group, running offers both solitude and connection, teaching you resilience and self-love. It’s not about speed or distance, but about showing up and moving forward, proving to yourself that healing is possible. So, if you're struggling, start running, through the pain, not away from it.
