Popsugar workout videos held me down," she says. For Nwodim, the lessons she's learned from this practice have become particularly important in this next phase of life. Instead, in the class but also in life, Nwodim has learned to prioritize a more steady approach: "Slow down, be in tune with your body and yourself, and and make sure you're in alignment." In her seven-plus years of editorial experience, Alexis has developed passions for and expertise in mental health, women's health and fitness, racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, and chronic conditions. Her other bylines can be found at Women's Health, Prevention, Marie Claire, and more.