Mental Well-Being
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices. The following three points are areas of your life to focus on as a means of improving your mental wellness. Please note these points are not necessarily “solutions” and it’s vital to speak to your health practitioner if you are struggling with your mental health. 1. Diet “You are what you eat” is undoubtedly an overused saying people have passed around in
Overcoming Gym Anxiety
The gym can be a scary place. Learning how to navigate it, perform exercises correctly, and use the gym equipment often takes time. Plus, add some social interactions, and you’ve got yourself the perfect recipe for gym anxiety. Luckily, overcoming these feelings isn’t that difficult. Let’s see what you what can help. Stop Overthinking It Overthinking is one of the worst things you could do because your mind is bound to come up with all sorts of negative scenarios. Give yourself enough time, and you will come up with dozens of
Weight Training For Teenage Athletes
Teenage athletes are often advised to stick with their sport, practice regularly, and not worry about anything else. This advise has validity, as consistent practice is important for developing the specific skills athletes need. However, just practicing your sport alone is often not enough. When done correctly, weight training is a valuable addition to a young athletes training routine and can assist in injury prevention, maintaining muscle balance and increasing overall performance in their chosen sport. The Importance of Weight Training for Teenage Athletes Weight training is beneficial for athletes because it: •
What Is a Fitness Mindset And How to Work On Developing One?
Have you ever wondered why some people achieve fantastic fitness results, where others stagnate for years and continuously struggle with consistency? Is it because of discipline, good genetics, luck, or having the right training plan? Sure, these things are beneficial and play some role in the equation. But everything, including our choices, beliefs, and actions, comes from the mind. More specifically, it all comes down to the mindset we carry. But what does that even mean? How can we go about improving our mindset? Today, we’ll go over everything you need to know.
Why does exercise make us feel good?
We’ve established why weight training and functional training are great for your health and fitness goals, but how exactly should you go about incorporating these types of training into your workout routine?