Mind-Body / Recovery
Running and Mental Health
“Running has important positive implications for mental health, particularly depression and anxiety disorders,” note authors of a comprehensive study.
Turn Up Mindful Exercise to Turn Down Stress
Research on coronavirus-related stress suggests a link between exercise and stress: those who keep movement up have better mental health outcomes.
Cycling Class Connection
Read on to find out more from fellow indoor cycling instructors on how to build connection with participants in your cycling classes.
Physically Active Working Moms Cope Better
Data showed an association between moderate-intensity physical activity and higher levels of life satisfaction during the pandemic for working moms.
The $121 Billion Mental Wellness Economy
Mental wellness is emerging as a new industry based on consumer spending in four major markets, according to the Global Wellness Institute.
Green Exercise and Urban Settings
A study showed that outdoor exercise can bring about physiological and psychological relaxation in urban environments as well as forest settings.
Growth in Mind-Body Therapies During the Pandemic
Mindfulness meditation and yoga classes have seen explosive growth since the onset of the pandemic, according to a report from USC.
Discover Your Purpose
Four steps to help you discover your purpose to find fulfillment, meaning and clarity during troubled times or in the face of futility.
Executive Function: A Powerful Mode of Concentration
Fitness training on autopilot can prevent you from getting where you’d like to go. These two modes of concentration can steer you in the right direction.
Child’s Play and Namasté
Lilly was like many clients, struggling with anxiety and overwhelm. And for her, it seemed that yoga could be effective as a stress reliever.
Strength Training May Alleviate Depression
New research shows that strength training, like aerobic exercise, may be an effective way to prevent or alleviate depression.
The Benefits of Yoga Nidra: The Yoga of Sleep
Take a closer look at yoga nidra, which leads participants into a state of deep relaxation and can reduce anxiety, isomnia and other health risks.
2 Great Exercises for an Ageless, Pain-Free Body
Whether. you’re training an athlete or an ageless warrior, keeping the feet and back healthy leads to better performance and longevity.
Food Combinations May Affect Brain Health
A study has uncovered evidence that it’s not just what we eat, but how we combine foods in a “food network,” that may influence our brain health as we age.
The Power of Connection in the Age of Social Distancing
Key strategies for making human connections with clients to help fitness professionals during this “new normal” and beyond.
Exercise Improves Memory Performance
Sports and physical activity don’t just keep the body fit but also improve memory performance, according to a study in Scientific Reports.
Inspiring Greatness at IDEA® World Virtual 2020
For the first time in 38 years, the global fitness community that is the IDEA® World Convention was not able to meet in person. Despite that, the crackling energy and essential rite of gathering to share ideas and buoy each other breathed fresh air into the 8,000 attendees, sponsors and presenters who attended via the ether on August 21–22.
Understanding Why Exercise Improves Memory
Consistent cardiovascular exercise may one day be a key recommendation for maintaining mental fitness.
Tai Chi Boosts Mood for People With Heart Disease
Tai chi, a form of “meditation in motion,” is linked with better mood and quality of life for people with heart disease, according to a new research review.
Prenatal Yoga Practice May Ease Delivery
Here’s more insight into how yoga helps pregnant exercise enthusiasts. Yoga may also play a role in shortening the first and second stages of labor.