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NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #41

APR 07, 2024

Issue # 41

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Weekly Wellness Wisdom

Welcome to the Naked Newsletter, your source for wellness and wisdom.

In this edition, we'll find out if sleeping in socks can improve sleep, uncover tips for overcoming weight loss plateaus, make an energy-boosting electrolyte drink, improve lower back pain with Good Mornings, and get fit boxing at home.

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Boost Your Energy With 30-Second Micro-Workouts

Finding time to work out can be a challenge with the busyness of everyday life. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't exist.

Believe it or not, performing 30-second micro-workouts throughout the day such as pushups, air squats, planks, and sit-ups can boost your energy levels and improve your overall health.

Can Exercise Cure Your Insomnia?

If you're having trouble sleeping, research has found that regular exercise can cure insomnia.

A study published in BMJ Open found that people who consistently workout 2-3 days per week for a minimum of 1 hour per session were less likely to experience symptoms of insomnia.

So, if you're not getting the right amount of shuteye, try getting a workout in during the morning or evening.

15 Ways to Overcome a Weight Loss Plateau

If you've been consistently hitting the gym, doing cardio, and eating right, hitting a weight loss plateau is the last thing you want.

Don't worry, you're not alone. This is a common roadblock during most people's weight loss journeys.

With a little strategizing, this can be beaten. Here are 15 tips to overcome a weight loss plateau.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Can Wearing Socks Help You Get Better Sleep?

We all know that getting adequate sleep is the key to muscle recovery, but there are two kinds of people in this world; those who sleep with socks on and those who sleep barefoot.

Neither is wrong, depending on whom you ask, but these sleep experts say there could be extra benefits to sleeping with your tootsies covered.

Power up With This DIY Electrolyte Drink

If you're hitting the gym or sweating it out in a fitness class, replenishing electrolytes is necessary during and after workouts.

Water does okay for hydration, but it's easily sweated out, leaving you feeling depleted and needing to use the restroom—frequently.

If you want to save a few dollars on Gatorade, try this DIY electrolyte recipe to replenish your body and keep you moving longer during workouts, or for a low-sugar alternative try Nakedade.

Get Fit at Home With Boxing, the Sweet Science

Boxing is one of the best all-around forms of training. You build mental focus, cardio endurance, balance, agility, and, of course, learn how to throw your dukes.

How you train in boxing all depends on your goals, but if you want to channel your inner Creed, follow these tips to start learning the sweet science.

Grow Your Leg Game With The Smith Machine

Love it or hate it, the line for the Smith machine is usually as long as the line for the squat rack. While both are similar in theory, they differ in many ways.

A study published by the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that muscle activation with free squats is 43% higher, compared to the Smith machine.

This may be true, but the Smith machine is better for beginners and doesn't require a spotter.

If you want to up your leg game try these Smith machine exercises.

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How to Perform Good Mornings With Proper Form

If you want to build a strong back, good mornings are a classic hip-hinge exercise that works your posterior chain, focusing on the lower back, hamstrings, glutes, lats, and traps.

Nutrition coach Maya Valenti explains the benefits, how to perform good mornings with proper form, and why you should add them to your squat or deadlift day.