95. SONIA HARE on the Science Behind Strength Training & How to Exercise Effectively

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Sonia Hare, certified fitness trainer and holistic nutritionist and founder of the Sonia Series. We discovered Sonia’s workouts a few months ago and have seen firsthand how impactful her program is. Having grown up a dancer with parents who both worked in the fitness industry, Sonia has truly spent a lifetime learning about fitness and nutrition and the science behind the workouts she teaches. What we talk about with Sonia: The importance of weight training in your fitness routine Why our bodies need rest & what is happening during that downtime How weight training specifically helps you build LEAN muscle, and does NOT make you "bulky" The role nutrition plays in a healthy lifestyle Dating someone with different fitness levels/nutritional habits/etc. How often you "should" be working out Why fitness is not one size fits all How to choose the right size weights for your workouts How to start to develop a workout routine Why you sometimes feel sore after a workout and sometimes don't Sonia's other favorite ways to relieve stress & stay balanced You can find Sonia on Instagram at @soniaharefit or head to her website thesoniaseries.com to learn more about her program.  ***you can use the code MOSTLYBALANCED50 for 50% off your first month. This code is only valid through 1/25 and you don't want to miss it!!*** This week's recommendations: Carleigh's rec: This is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel Mia's rec: Dopesick on Hulu