Nat's Notes

       People need to appreciate yoga more. Whether that be aerial yoga, yin yoga, or restorative yoga, these practices are so beneficial. I started going to yoga every Tuesday night at the UNF recwell. During this hour of practice, it is mostly yin yoga, which is just holding various poses for several minutes to connect and reach more specific parts of the body. Ever since I started going, I have felt so much more peaceful, and it's one of my favorite parts of the week.      I highly recommend trying some form of yoga. I know it can be nerve-wracking to try a class and have no idea what you're getting yourself into, but yoga is a very flexible and inclusive practice. Anyone can do it!       Here are some different types of yoga that you could try and see which ones are your favorite and work best for you! - Acro Yoga -Aerial Yoga -Hot Yoga -Power Yoga -Yin Yoga I've tried all these, and it's hard to pick a favorite. They all provid...

 Fitness is tough to get used to, especially if you don't know where to start. I have some easy tips and tricks to share that might help you increase your habits and skills when it comes to physical activity.  Tip #1: Plan your workout routine. This could be right before you go to the gym and plan that day, or you could plan a whole week of workouts. For example, if I want to work on my legs that day, I will get on Pinterest or TikTok and find specific workouts that target the legs and right down in my notes app. Then, I will figure out how many sets and reps I want to do. It would look something like this- Deadlifts 3x12 (3 sets and 12 reps) Back squat 3x15 Dumbbell lunges 2x10 This helps you focus on a goal when you are at the gym and not wonder what's next or waste any time. Tip #2: Log your Workouts. Logging your workouts will help motivate you. You can either do a physical journal or log it in your notes app on your phone. Log how much time you spent in the gym, how many ...