E202 Exercise Snacks: The Secret to Managing Stress with Tara De Leon

Tara De Leon is a personal trainer, professor of Health, Fitness and Exercise Studies, podcaster, speaker, and author. Tara is the author of Hot Mess to Hot Mom: Transformational Tools for Thriving After Childbirth and Beyond and is the host of the Wellness Rebranded PodcastIn this episode:Tara talks about how doing badass things with your body, like swimming across shark-infested waters, can remind you of how strong and capable you already are.She shares easy ways to fit exercise into a busy schedule, like breaking it into five-minute - exercise snack - throughout the day.Tara explains how dancing after dinner or taking a quick walk  - an exercise snack -  can have the same health benefits as longer workouts, making exercise more doable for entrepreneurs.She breaks down the mental and physical benefits of exercise, from reducing anxiety and depression to improving flexibility, strength, and overall energy.Tara shares a saying: “motion is lotion, rest is rust,” explaining how staying active prevents stiffness, injuries, and that “ugh” feeling after sitting all day and how easy it is to incorporate an exercise snack into your day.Tara talks about changing your attitude toward your body by focusing on what it allows you to do, from holding your child’s hand to lifting weights and feeling like a total rockstar.She explains the benefits of weightlifting, including stronger bones, better hormone balance during perimenopause, and making everyday tasks—like carrying groceries—way easier!Contacting Tara:https://www.ptdistinction.com/taradeleonfitness On Social:www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitnesshttps://www.facebook.com/TaraDeLeonFitness Listen to the podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/@WellnessRebranded Buy her book here: https://a.co/d/3tGoNagBlogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/exercise-snacks-the-secret-to-managing-stressNote: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. Feeling Overwhelmed? Your Nervous System Needs This.Before you go — if stress is running your life, I have something for you. My free guide, 5 Simple Steps to Regulate Your Nervous System, gives you real, practical tools to shift from panic to calm fast. No long routines. No fluff. Just simple steps that actually work in your real, busy life.https://reset.therelaxationlounge.info Ready to Go Deeper?The guide is just the beginning. Inside The Relaxation Lounge Community, you'll find ongoing support, relaxation practices, and a group of women who genuinely get it. No judgment. No pressure. Just real connection with women who are done doing stress alone.https://support.therelaxationlounge.info