Tips to Lower Your Stress and Optimize Your Gains (Ep 30)

Hey there! 👋 I'm personal trainer Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, I discuss how to handle stress and cortisol levels for fitness. Not all stress is bad stress. Acute stress can be beneficial to help us get up and out of bad situations. But chronic stress can have negative impacts on your health and fitness by suppressing the immune system, impairing cognitive function, and increasing inflammation. All of this can hinder muscle building and recovery from workouts. In this episode, I suggest a few strategies to identify key stressors in your life and make changes to reduce triggers. These include practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques, maintaining good boundaries in relationships and work, and prioritizing sleep. There are many options, but it's important to find what works best for your brain to relax and feel regulated.Links:Watch on YoutubeCalm.com app for mindfulness meditationsYoga Studio appGet 10 Free Meals by Joining Hello Fresh (use my code POGHF140793)Track your progress with my Fitness JournalsMentioned in this episode:Fitness Journal Ad SpotIf you want to make progress in your fitness, one of the most important things that you can do is track your progress! Tracking your workouts, body weight, and body measurements will allow you to see your progress over time and know whether or not your workout plan is working for you. I've created some workout journals that are now available on Amazon to order. I actually use these journals for my own workouts! My favorite one is actually the blue cover with white flowers :) These journals will allow you to write down what your workouts are, take your measurements, reflect on your progress, reflect on your goals, and set new goals. Order here: https://jaydharrisonfitness.com/fitnessjournalFitness Journals90 Day Fat Loss TransformationLose up to 25lb in 3 months with my 90-Day Fat Loss Transformation program!Fat Loss Transformation Coaching