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Theyve all had their time and place in my life with different pros and cons, so to speak.

But other than volleyballsomething I do solely for funnone have particularly stuck for me long-term.

Thats wherecozy cardiocomes in.

woman sweating in the gym

intuitive movement coach and certified personal trainer

The 411 on cozy cardio

EnterHope Zuckerbrow, a TikTok creatorand founder of the Cozy Cardio Club.

Cozy cardio rewrites all of that.

(Cozy looks different for everyone, says Zuckerbrow.)

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

This mindset is a welcome one, at least for me.

According toanother one of Zuckerbrows videos, Exercise doesnt have to be done in a cold and sterile environment.

It can be sensory-friendly and fun.

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

She also noted that cozy cardio healed her relationship with exercise and brought joy back to movement again.

After trying it out for myself, I can totally relate.

Im also a little reluctant to jump around too much in my apartment since Im on the third floor.

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

intuitive movement coach and certified personal trainer

Personally, I love walking outside and listening to Taylor Swift when the weather is nice.

Yes, you’re free to be cozy outdoors!

At the gym, youwillcatch me on the bike with a book to make all that pedaling more enjoyable.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

These movements stimulate multiple senses, from smell to hearing to touch to sight.

Not only does that feel pleasurable, but its alsoone of the fastest forms of stress relief.

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Looking for at-home cozy cardio options as the weather cools?

Is 10 minutes of arm exercises in bed even worth it?

saysEmily Decker, MSW, CPT,an intuitive movement coach.

…and the mental health benefits

Cozy cardio has mental benefitsbefore you even get moving!

Opting for cozy cardio can alleviate some of the mental hurdles.

Are there any physical or mental drawbacks?

The best workout is always going to be the one that works best for you.

Further, she agrees that a candle, fun drink (anyone else love flavored sparkling water?

And Deckers all for it.

That can make the difference between actually doing some movement and not doing any.

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