Do you want to release stress and tension? Vagal Tone Somatic Exercises Workout Vagus Nerve

First, you are a rockstar for taking time for you to get in some good movement! Working out is a stressor that triggers our fight-flight mode (sympathetic nervous system). When we already have built-up stress and tension, daily workouts can add fuel to the fire, especially if we don’t prepare our bodies properly or allow them to shift into a rest-digest state (parasympathetic nervous system). This leads to more cortisol release, also known as exercise-induced cortisol response. ✨ especially during high-intensity workouts 🔁 How to Support Your Body Before & After Workouts: ➡️ Fuel up first: Avoid fasted workouts to keep cortisol in check. Focus on carbs like bananas, apples, or sweet potatoes, and pair them with protein to fuel and aid recovery. 1️⃣ Stay hydrated: Add coconut water or sea salt to your water for extra minerals. 2️⃣ Rest matters: Build in rest or active recovery days—more isn’t always better! 3️⃣ Mix it up: Alternate workout intensities—combine HIIT, strength, and light recovery days for balance. 4️⃣ Wind down: After workouts, try somatic activities or vagal toning to calm your nervous system. Guided videos are in Beat the Burnout—doors open next week! Every time we workout, we raise cortisol, it’s a stressed, but what we do is prepare our body, train smarter, and help ourselves recover. Workout out more doesn’t always mean better. (Educational and informational) Beat the Burnout: https://www.drlindseyschmidt.com/beat... TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/3h46aphv Instagram:   / drlindseyschmidt   Thank you so much for being here with me!