#104: Become a master listener of your own body Fit Body, Happy Joints ®

"Listen to your body" has become a cliche in the wellness world. What does it even mean, and how can you do it? Shannon and Payton break down what listening to your body means from a neurology standpoint, how it can improve your body image AND your results, and they break down a step-by-step process for being a better listener of your own body.

0:00: Introduction 
1:14: What “listening to your body” means from a nervous system standpoint
5:45: The power of listening to your outputs
9:20: Age is not a diagnosis 
11:10: Why do people struggle with this concept?
16:12: Using exercise to buffer emotions
19:22: Societal standards and implications
21:10: How listening to your body could be taken in the wrong way 
28:16: How gentle consistency comes into play 
30:55: How to know if you need rest 
36:46: How to listen to your body: Step 1- Set guidelines for yourself 
39:35: How to listen to your body: Step 2- Assess your body before you work out 
43:25: How to listen to your body: Step 3- Assess yourself during the workout 
47:10: How to listen to your body: Step 4- Assessing how your workout routine is affecting you as a whole

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