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What to do when you're in a rut with all things strength training? ✨

First, let's normalize NOT feeling motivated every single day to go to the gym.

If you're always relying on motivation, you'll have a very hard time maintaining any consistency.

It's easy to feel motivated when you're starting a new workout routine (just like when people are ALL IN on Day 1 of a new diet...until they reach day 9 and they're sneaking chips and cookies).

It's also easier when everything is lining up perfectly.

Physique Goals, Workouts, MindsetAlicia ConnorsMay 20, 2024fitness, workout, travel workout, women's fitness, crossfit, bodybuilding, strength training, muscle building, cardio, pilates, gym motivationComment

My Bachelorette Weekend + Workouts

Recapping my Bachelorette weekend in Whistler and sharing 2 workouts for you!

Lifestyle, WorkoutsAlicia ConnorsJune 26, 2023social life, wedding, healthy living, workouts, crossfit, women's fitness, strength training, bodybuilding

Part 2: Addicted to High Cortisol Exercise: WHY you feel addicted + what to expect when you stop

Today’s post is a continuation from last week’s titled, “Are you addicted to high cortisol exercise”? I’ll discuss why the addiction occurs in some people and what changes you can expect in your body when you reduce your high cortisol exercise.

Lifestyle, WorkoutsAlicia ConnorsMarch 27, 2023exercise addiction, high cortisol, stress management, strength training, crossfit, women's health, women's hormones, F45, BootcampComment

Are You Addicted To High Cortisol Exercise?

Do you feel anxious until you get a BIG hit of Cortisol from exercise? If so, keep reading to learn about the warning signs of being addicted to HIGH EXERCISE CORTISOL and what you can do about it!