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I don’t care if you’re a pilates princess, a run-club romantic, or a certified gym rat, if you can magically find the time to workout with a busy schedule, you are already doing half of the job.

Just like Hogwarts, exersice has four houses, each with its own strengths. This week, we’re breaking down the wizardry behind each type and how you can combine them to actually make the most of them.

1. SCIENCE STORY: YOUR HOGWARTS HOUSE

Your workout style says more about you than your entire TikTok For You page ever will. Science breaks fitness into four “houses” strength, cardio, balance, and flexibility. Time to put on the sorting hat and see where you land.

Gryffindor: You strut into the gym like a main character, loud, fearless and maybe even a little dramatic. It’s all about strength training, and nothing says bravery like lifting heavy.

Ravenclaw: The pilates pros. “Mind-body flow?” Sure. It’s all about effortlessly folding into splits while everyone else is still struggling to touch their toes.

Hufflepuff: All about balance. They’re the ones holding a plank rock solid while you’re busy shaking like a Jenga tower.

Slytherin: Pure cardio. Headphones blasting, lungs on fire, running for the plot, with playlists that make you feel unstoppable, slightly dangerous, and way too ambitious.

Real health is mixing all four. That’s when the science (and the magic) happens.

2. SCIENCE BREAKDOWN

Exercise is sorted into 4 categories, just like the Four Houses of Hogwarts. They are Strength, Flexibility, Balance, & Cardio.

But like that debate of which house is superior, which exercise is the best for your health? Let’s break it down:

Exercise has magic powers… see for yourself:

The truth is… exercise in and of itself is all you need to boost longevity and increase your mood, regardless of the type. In fact, research shows that combining different forms of exercise, such as cardio & resistance training, can actually:

• Boost hypertrophy

• Increase metabolism

• Reduce symptoms of anxiety & depression

• Decrease overall body fat percentage

• Improve overall exercise satisfaction

Alright… what’s my new split?

Choose a workout routine realistic for you— the bottom line is, movement is medicine (or should I say magic?) Choosing which form of movement you love to do is key to discipline and balance.

PRO-TIPS:

1. Morning or night workouts? What’s more important is which time of the day you stick to, according to science. Consistency = Gains.

2. Quality > Quantity. You do NOT need to work out for two hours a day to see faster results. The research actually says that shorter, high-intensity workouts lower LDL (bad cholesterol) more than those drawn-out workouts.

3. How often a week should I work out? 3-5 times is enough. What’s more important is incorporating movement in your daily routine— whether that’s your daily walk to class or a quick stretch break. The more you move, the more you reduce blood sugar spikes.

3. MAKRET MOVES

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META: The new Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses just dropped. Tracks workouts, pairs with Strava/Garmin, post-session recaps, and even has an action camara and upgraded speakers. Turns out Zuckerberg might know more than just social media, athletic intelligence is here to stay.

TLDR: Health is Wealth. body, mind, and yes, even your wallet. From Meta’s smart gym gear to the hardcore biotech, the market’s finally catching on: investing in wellness isn’t just good for you, it’s good business.

4. DO THIS, NOT THAT ft. Study Sessions

Do this: A simple break, run up the stairs, stretch or dancing it out during study pauses helps you regain focus and mood.
Not that: Stay glued to your desk, hunched over your laptop, pretending your stress will magically disappear.

Do this: Take a 10–15 min walk, hit a yoga flow, or do a quick Pilates stretch to reset your body and calm your mind.
Not that: Endless treadmill TikTok scrolling.

Do this: Hit all your muscle groups throughout the week.
Not that: Stick to only one type of exercise and let your body (and motivation) plateau.

5. FROM CORDELIA

Hope you enjoyed this weeks newsletter! Here is my final take:

That’s everything for now! Thanks for hanging out with Inside Health this week. Understanding how you function starts with education, and you’re already doing the work just by being here.

Until Next Time! —The Inside Health Team.