Feeling unworthy or ashamed of ourselves is a powerful inhibitor to living well as humans. Many aspects of the fitness industry profit off of these feelings of unworthiness; if we reject and/or buy into the idea that our bodies should be different, then we will continue to seek out (often through purchasing goods and services) means to change our bodies. Pause for a moment and imagine what life would be like if you could let go of the idea that you should be, or wish to be, anyone or anything different than who you are in this exact moment. Learn about “radical acceptance” with Haley @ Fitness Blender, a Licensed Psychologist.
Researchers estimate that parents and caregivers bend over more than 200 times and lift ~9,600 lbs (4,354 kg) on a daily basis! Given this, there’s no doubt that being a caregiver for a tiny human is arguably one of the toughest jobs in the world. Apart from sleep deprivation and other postpartum challenges, the fourth trimester is filled with physically exhausting tasks like diaper changes, carrying a heavy car seat, and bending over the crib. And being preoccupied with these duties makes it easy to overlook the fact that caring for a child can take a toll on many body parts, like your neck, back, arms, hips, and knees. Learn how to understand and counteract some of the physical demands of childcare with Kayla @ Fitness Blender, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (and mom!).
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✦ Free: What is Radical Acceptance and How Can We Apply It to Health and Fitness?
Feeling unworthy or ashamed of ourselves is a powerful inhibitor to living well as humans. Many aspects of the fitness industry profit off of these feelings of unworthiness; if we reject and/or buy into the idea that our bodies should be different, then we will continue to seek out (often through purchasing goods and services) means to change our bodies. Pause for a moment and imagine what life would be like if you could let go of the idea that you should be, or wish to be, anyone or anything different than who you are in this exact moment. Learn about “radical acceptance” with Haley @ Fitness Blender, a Licensed Psychologist.
✦ Plus: Understanding the Physical Demands of Caring for Your Little One
Researchers estimate that parents and caregivers bend over more than 200 times and lift ~9,600 lbs (4,354 kg) on a daily basis! Given this, there’s no doubt that being a caregiver for a tiny human is arguably one of the toughest jobs in the world. Apart from sleep deprivation and other postpartum challenges, the fourth trimester is filled with physically exhausting tasks like diaper changes, carrying a heavy car seat, and bending over the crib. And being preoccupied with these duties makes it easy to overlook the fact that caring for a child can take a toll on many body parts, like your neck, back, arms, hips, and knees. Learn how to understand and counteract some of the physical demands of childcare with Kayla @ Fitness Blender, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (and mom!).
Give these articles a read and let us know if you have questions or requests for other topics you’d like to see us cover.