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It’s sad but true: Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women. The fact of the matter is, more attention needs to be brought to improving black maternal health. “I encourage black mothers to reclaim their pregnancy journey through childbirth education and assembling a strong birth team. Hire a doula for additional support to prepare for all possible outcomes. The more knowledge we have, the more we can navigate the business of birth,” explains Keesha Hernandez, a certified Birth Doula.

Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women.

Health and science journalist Max Lugavere is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. He interviews guests on topics that include diet and mental health, secrets to a longer and healthier life, and genius foods. Lugavere strongly believes in the strong connection between diet, longevity, and mental health.

The first of the year can bring a lot of pressure when it comes to goal setting and expectations you may set for yourself with a fresh year ahead. The biggest mistake that most people make is putting too much pressure on themselves with lofty goals. In actuality you don’t need the first of the year to create these goals, you can start anytime. The fitness industry tends to surge during this time of year so those in the field know firsthand what goes into goals and how to make them a regular habit.

"The biggest mistake that most people make is putting too much pressure on themselves with lofty goals."

Whether we're trying to make moves in the gym, or even just within our own lives, the mental pressure we may put on ourselves to perform can often keep us from taking that first step.

At Recess, we believe that everyone deserves fitness on their own terms—and their own timing. We also think working out should be a good experience.

Jesse Israel is a thought leader and change-maker! He has been featured in Vogue, TIME, WIRED, Ad Week, The Wall Street Journal, and much more!

Corey Calliet learned at an early stage in life that he had to face his challenges head-on after experiencing adversity growing up in the streets of New Orleans. Learning to never quit on himself pushed him to become an actor and celebrity trainer. He is known for a number of remarkable transformations, his role on the show Revenge Body, and training A-lister Michael B. Jordan. He continues to grow in the fitness space and hopes to continue to help others along the way.

Tara Nicolas knows the importance of taking care of your mental health. She is a Nike trainer, Reiki, and Meditation practitioner as well as an actor and dancer. While balancing so much on her plate day to day she discovered her passion for bringing sustainable wellness from the inside out.