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5 Wellness Pillars

Nela’s 5 Wellness Pillars:

At Nela Athletics, true transformation goes beyond just showing up for workouts. That’s why we center your journey around our 5 Wellness Pillars: Sleep, Hydration, Nutrition, Reflection & Recovery, and Exercise. Each pillar plays a critical role in helping you perform better, recover faster, and build sustainable habits that last far beyond the gym. When you align these pillars, you create the foundation for lasting strength, health, and confidence—in every part of your life. Over the next few weeks, we’ll walk you through each one and show you how small, consistent actions can lead to incredible results.

Sleep

recovery is where results begin

Hydration

your performance depends on it

Nutrition

single-ingredient foods, real fuel

Reflection & Recovery

take time to assess and improve

Exercise

intentional movement leads to real growth

Each of these pillars works together to support your overall health, performance, and long-term success. To help you dive deeper into why each area matters, we’ve gathered some valuable resources. These articles will give you a closer look at how improving your sleep, hydration, nutrition, recovery, and exercise habits can accelerate your progress—both inside and outside the gym. Take a few minutes to explore each one below and start building a foundation that sets you up for lasting results.

1. Sleep

  • Title: The Importance of Sleep for Athletic Performance

    Link: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-activity

    Summary: This article discusses how quality sleep contributes to improved athletic performance, recovery, and overall health.​

2. Hydration

  • Title: Hydration for Athletes: Why It Matters

    Link: https://www.nata.org/hydration-guidelines

    Summary: Guidelines on proper hydration strategies for athletes to maintain performance and prevent dehydration.​

3. Nutrition

  • Title: Whole Foods vs. Processed Foods: Understanding the Difference

    Link: https://www.eatright.org/whole-vs-processed

    Summary: An exploration of the benefits of consuming whole, single-ingredient foods over processed alternatives.​

4. Reflection/Recovery

  • Title: The Role of Recovery in Fitness Training

    Link: https://www.acefitness.org/recovery-importance

    Summary: Insights into how recovery practices contribute to fitness gains and injury prevention.​

5. Exercise

  • Title: Designing an Effective Exercise Program

    Link: https://www.acsm.org/exercise-program-design

    Summary: Guidelines on creating balanced exercise programs that align with individual goals and fitness levels.​