A Note From Your Coach on Foggy Brain Days

Adria Lombardi • February 12, 2026

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I chose this subject today because I woke up feeling yuck. It was hard to get out of bed and hard to find the energy to coach.
My brain felt foggy and my head felt heavy.

I still had all of my responsibilities to take care of this morning… and honestly, all I could think about was when I was going to get my workout in so I could feel better.

I know to some people, that probably sounds like the very last thing they’d want to do when they feel like that.
To me, it sounds like a cure.

Here’s why:

Gentle movement increases blood flow to your brain.
It wakes up your nervous system.
It releases chemicals that support focus, mood, and clarity.
It lowers stress, which is often the real culprit behind that heavy, cloudy feeling.

This doesn’t mean you need to crush a workout. It might be a lower-intensity strength session, a light hike or brisk walk, or even a mobility session.

Sometimes it doesn’t take much… just enough movement to remind your body and brain that they can work together again.

And if you’re reading this thinking, “That sounds nice, but I don’t even know where to start” , that’s okay. That’s what I’m here for!

If your head has been feeling heavy, foggy, or off lately, I’d love to help you find a way to move that supports you instead of draining you. You don’t have to figure it out alone, and you don’t have to do everything perfectly.

Email me, come talk to me at the gym, or reach out however feels easiest.
Consider this your open invitation.

I’ve got you.

— Adria

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