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Cardio isn’t the enemy. Here’s what it actually does for you. 👇

We see women ditch cardio the second they start lifting.
Big mistake.
Here’s what consistent cardio actually does for your body:
❤️ Strengthens your heart and lungs
🔥 Boosts your metabolism between sessions
😴 Improves your sleep quality
🧠 Sharpens your focus and lifts your mood
⚡ Gives you the energy to show up stronger every workout
Cardio and strength training aren’t competing. They’re a team.
The women getting the best results here at Studio Fit Chicago? They do both.
Ready to build a plan that works FOR your body — not against it?
Book your complimentary Get Fit Intro Assessment at the link in our bio. 💜

♻️ Repost for the woman still thinking she has to choose one or the other.

Are you a cardio lover, a lifter, or both? Tell us below 👇🏽

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🥳 Congrats to Pam on becoming our May MOM!!

We’re excited to have Pam as Studio Fit Chicago’s May Member of the Month! Fun fact: Pam successfully completed two 8 Week Wonder Woman Challenges to be sure she would be consistent and reach her goals prior to now, and we couldn’t be more proud 1 + year in.

Below is a bit more about Pam 👇🏽

1️⃣Nickname: Pam the Lamb

2️⃣Favorite bar, restaurant, and bakery in Chicago: in Lakeview East is a yummy French bistro; serves delicious, seasonal Gin & Tonics; is my go-to for takeout desserts to bring to friends and family

3️⃣Why should ladies join SFC: Being supported by your fellow exercise compadres and feeling truly committed to your fitness, knowing in your DNA that “you-can-do-this”.

4️⃣Your favorite result from joining Studio Fit Pause Freedom: A friend recently told me I looked buff!

5️⃣Favorite current song/mix: Americana is my favorite music genre because of its expanse and depth. Lately on regular rotation I’ve been listening to new album Twilight Override and Griffin’s latest record, Crown of Roses.

Congratulate Pam below with a few empowering words 👇🏽

Heart disease is the number one killer of women.

Not breast cancer. Heart disease.

And most women don’t see it coming-because the warning signs in women are still widely missed and misdiagnosed.

Here’s what changes everything: estrogen declines in your 40s, and with it goes a lot of your heart’s natural protection. Your cardiovascular risk rises sharply, and most women have no idea.

This is why cardio is non-negotiable.

It strengthens your heart. Lowers your blood pressure. Improves your cholesterol. Reduces inflammation in your arteries.

30 minutes, 5 days a week. That’s it.

Your heart has kept you going every single day. Start giving it what it needs.

👋 Perimenopausal ladies: Do you know the 5 habits you need to focus on?

1️⃣Fitness: resistance training 2-3x weekly and 150 min cardio/plyometrics specifically for bone density
2️⃣Nutrition: eating .5-.7 grams of protein per lb of desired body weight, 30-35g of protein daily and less than 25g of additional sugar
3️⃣Sleep/recovery- getting 7+ hours of sleep in a cool dark room with no screens AND proper recovery between training (getting a is very helpful)
4️⃣ Hydration- are you properly hydrated drinking 8 cups of water daily and eating enough fruits/veggies
5️⃣ Stress- we all need stress, yet how we handle our day to day stress matters. Breathwork, meditation, and movement all help.

👀 These are general guidelines, so please be sure you work with certified professionals to focus on your personalized needs. HRT can also be very beneficial. The basics still matter- ALWAYS

💰 Ya’ll we raised over 1k for our DONATION ONLY Mobility and Core Strength Workshop for

🙏🏼 Thanks to everyone who donated AND participated. Thanks to you: low income students along with students with learning differences now have a greater chance of succeeding. You helped with this!!

👀 If anyone is looking to get more involved with please reach out to them directly.

🎉 Congrats to Mai for being our April MOM!

Fun fact- Mai has been pregnant for the majority of her time at SFC. She started in her 2nd trimester and had her first baby. Then she came back months later and found out she was pregnant with her second baby!

Mai shows up consistently and does hard things given all her physical, hormonal and physiological changes happening. Below is more about Mai

1️⃣Nickname: Mayouya

2️⃣Favorite bar, restaurant, and bakery in Chicago: my go to restaurant . Bakery: .my

3️⃣Why should ladies join SFC: to be surrounded with encouraging coaches and friends that help you stay consistent and accountable to your fitness goals.

4️⃣Your favorite result from joining the Studio Fit Boss Year: getting comfortable with weight exercises and constant reminder of how much stronger and resilient the body and mind are.

5️⃣Favorite current song/mix: nothing comes to mind, one of the mood booster song i go to is 3 daquat otherwise i opt for listening to piano melodies

👏 Proud of you, Mai!! Comment below to congratulate her! She’s also in her last few weeks before giving birth to baby #2!!

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💪🏽 Ladies, your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body, and it deserves just as much attention as everything else you train.
❤️ Regular cardio strengthens your heart, improves lung capacity, balances hormones, and reduces inflammation. It also lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
🧠 It boosts blood flow to the brain, sharpens your focus, and supports your body for the long game. This is about living longer, feeling stronger, and showing up as your best self every single day.
✨ You owe it to yourself to show up, and we’re making it easy. Our next Cardio Queens session is April 4th: come move with us. Your future self will thank you. 👑

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🌟 Are you tired of being tired?
🌟 Do you want to feel more confident in your skin?
🌟 Are you scared of where you’ll be in a few months or years if you don’t take action now?

💪🏽 DM us the word ‘Ready’

👏 We’d love to help you accomplish your goals!