Free 7-Day Nervous System Reset Protocol → thecalmlab.org/lead-collection
️ New podcast episode dropping Monday →
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6aDkTER8NLlkFfiOKAS5Z2
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-calm-lab-podcast/id1825913005
14-Day Nervous System Reset Challenge → https://www.thecalmlab.org/challenges
More exercise doesn’t always mean less stress — especially for moms.
In this episode, I talk with power yoga teacher and group fitness instructor Renee about how high-intensity movement affects the nervous system, how motherhood changes your body’s needs, and when rest might matter more than your workout.
We talk about:
– How to balance high-intensity movement with nervous system recovery
– What intense fitness actually does to the nervous system (and when it helps vs. hurts)
– How a mom’s nervous system differs from someone without kids
– Whether power yoga can dysregulate you if you’re already in fight/flight mode
– Signs that your nervous system is too activated for an intense practice
– How to transition from high-intensity movement into a regulated, calm state
– The conversation moms need to hear about rest vs. exercise
– The role of breathwork in power yoga from a nervous system perspective
– How becoming a mom changed Renee’s relationship with her nervous system
This conversation is for moms, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who wonders if they’re pushing their body too hard.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Intro: Fitness, Health & the Nervous System
1:10 – Renee’s Fitness Journey: From Cheerleading to Bodybuilding
4:20 – How to Start Working Out in Your 40s (Beginner Fitness Tips)
7:05 – Why Group Fitness Is Powerful for Mental Health & Community
10:05 – The 4 Dimensions of Health: Physical, Mental, Spiritual & Social
13:15 – Fitness After COVID: Rebuilding Community and Healthy Habits
16:20 – Balancing Fitness, Parenting & Nervous System Health
18:20 – Why Rest, Sleep & Recovery Are Essential for Fitness
21:00 – Realistic Workout Schedules: How Often You Should Train
23:20 – Yoga, Pilates & Strength Training for Joint Health
25:10 – Recognizing Nervous System Dysregulation in Fitness Classes
28:10 – How to Start a Workout Class with Breathwork & Grounding
31:00 – The Best Cool Down Routine After Intense Workouts
34:00 – Dynamic Stretching vs Static Stretching Explained
36:15 – Post-Workout Nutrition: Protein, Smoothies & Recovery
39:00 – Quick Home Workouts for Busy Parents (15-Minute Fitness)
41:30 – Recognizing Stress, Grief & Emotional Triggers in the Body
43:45 – Simple Nervous System Reset Practices (Sunlight, Nature & Breath)
45:30 – Why Self-Care Matters for Parents & Caregivers
46:25 – Where to Find Renee + Closing
CONNECT WITH RENEE:
https://www.harrfitt.com/
@harrfitt
facebook Renee Harr + Harr Fitt
RESOURCES:
→ Free 7-Day Nervous System Reset: https://www.thecalmlab.org/lead-collection
→ Substack Newsletter: https://substack.com/@thecalmlabwithkassandra
→ Instagram: @thecalmlabwithkassandra
LISTEN ON:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6aDkTER8NLlkFfiOKAS5Z2?si=83881a9e2ec34c1c
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-calm-lab-podcast/id1825913005
Previous episode: Nervous System & Birth with Midwife Rachel
#fitness #motherhood #nervoussystem #poweryoga #maternalhealth #podcast #workoutrecovery
Breathe. Move. Learn.
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