Can You Build Muscle Without Weights? Why Avoiding Strength Hurts & How Exercise Boosts Mood

Struggling to know how to build strength without heavy equipment, manage joint pain during workouts, and handle energy slumps? Plus, curious about how exercise really affects your mental health? This week’s Q&A tackles all that and more.Here’s what we cover in today’s session:🏋️‍♀️ Strength & EquipmentCan you really build muscle without weights?Is avoiding strength workouts holding you back?How to start strength training safely without fancy gearIf you only had time or energy for one workout a day, what should you choose?🤸‍♀️ Mobility & PainIs it just as good to plank on your knees if you have arthritis in your toes?Booty band exercises putting pressure on knees — is this normal or a problem?I have hypermobility EDS & POTS — what should I do and avoid?🔥 Energy & EnvironmentShould we have equal energy throughout the day or are ‘second winds’ normal?How do you comfortably exercise when it’s really hot?What’s the best 20-minute cardio workout for aerobic fitness?🎻 Class Levels & RecoveryHow can I find easier classes when I get really sore after harder ones?Do you recommend stretching after every class?🧠 Mental Health & ExerciseWhat’s the link between exercise and depression? Why does it help so much?🎧 Tune in now and please leave a comment or review if this episode helps you move smarter and feel better!💻 Want to work with me? Visit www.lornamariefitness.co.uk 👈Want to join our Busy Mums Online Summer Bootcamp? Email me BOOTCAMP at [email protected] and I'll send you the details.