In the 21st century, fitness has become a buzzword. More and more individuals are making lifestyle changes to achieve their best physiques. Moreover, social media acted as a unifier, bringing various exercise trends into public view. It has resulted in transformational changes in the bodybuilding world. Gone are the days when only men played sports. Women of all ages are at the forefront of the health revolution. A striking new word, “muscle mommy,” is trending amidst myriad approaches.
In a recent podcast by Chris Williamson, guest Sara Saffari delved into many unusual topics. The fitness influencer also revealed her amazement at the trend.
Sara Saffari was surprised by “muscle mommy”
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Both Williamson and Saffari showed their surprise at the trending fitness inspiration. Broaching the topic, the host remarked, “Here’s like a move away from thinspo to fitspo and now muscle mummy.” The bodybuilder with 2 million views on Instagram agreed. Although she has had men comment on her posts using the famous term, she was unaware of the greater force behind the trend.
She added, “Gym Shark did a muscle mommy t-shirt, yes, and I was at the event, and like, even you know girls talking on the intercom or whatever, they’d be like, “Okay, muscle mommy’s like, let’s keep pushing, and … I’ve never heard this, like, I haven’t heard women addressing women as muscle mommies.” Saffari was surprised that gym slang had gained prominence in such a short time. The relatively new training phenomenon acknowledges the efforts of women who balance fitness and other commitments.
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Trending ways of keeping fit
Motherhood is a special time in a woman’s life. However, it can also shift the focus from oneself. In this time of need, an empowering community of like-minded individuals acts as a catalyst to achieve the best. Women calling each other “muscle mommies” is an acknowledgment of their hard work despite busy schedules. Many other fitness trends aimed at empowering women, such as “cozy cardio,” have taken social media by storm.
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For the uninitiated, “cozy cardio” was a way of working out at home in pajamas. The soothing atmosphere brings solace, unlike the intimidating surroundings of the gym. Hope Zuckerbrow curated a personal style of training that helped her shed massive weight. Other women have jumped on the bandwagon and are reaping the benefits. Social media has played a role in bringing these ideas to diverse people and fostering inclusiveness.
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