We try to keep this top of mind, but a little reminder never hurts.
“It's important to remember that fitness looks different on each body - try not to compare yourself to others.”
We’re starting to put out more content from mental health professionals (Candice and Haley!), since we know that the mental side of health and wellness is so important, and something that needs to be addressed more directly in the fitness world.
Are you enjoying this new content? Are there topics you’d like us to cover? We’re always listening...and we’re always looking for great ideas!
Psychologists estimate that humans have an average of 6,000 thoughts per day. When many of those thoughts are negative, it can add up to a lot of emotional discomfort and get in the way of growth. Learn how to understand negative thinking and get some tools for taming your thoughts in this article by Candice @ Fitness Blender, a mental health professional.
Sleep is a necessary and important component of human life. It allows our bodies to recover from the physical demands of life and our minds to recharge. In fact, sleep is a time when we convert short-term memories into long-term memories, repair bodily tissue, release growth hormone, and repair our immune systems. Conversely, sleep loss is related to fluctuations in mood, slower reaction time, irritability, difficulties with memory and concentration, and even increased risk for physical health concerns. A mental health professional, Haley @ Fitness Blender takes a deeper look.
Hip problems? Knee pain? Can’t perfect your squat technique? Well, your ankles may be to blame. Ankle mobility is a crucial component to all weight-bearing body movements. Truthfully, the importance of ankle mobility is vastly underestimated - that is, until something affects it. And if you’ve ever experienced problems with your ankle, then you know exactly what we’re talking about. Take a deeper look in the article with Kayla @ Fitness Blender, a physical therapist.
Fitness Looks Different on Each Body
We try to keep this top of mind, but a little reminder never hurts.
“It's important to remember that fitness looks different on each body - try not to compare yourself to others.”
We’re starting to put out more content from mental health professionals (Candice and Haley!), since we know that the mental side of health and wellness is so important, and something that needs to be addressed more directly in the fitness world.
Are you enjoying this new content? Are there topics you’d like us to cover? We’re always listening...and we’re always looking for great ideas!
This week’s Expert Articles:
✦ Free: Compassion Over Criticism: Understanding and Dealing With Negative Thinking
Psychologists estimate that humans have an average of 6,000 thoughts per day. When many of those thoughts are negative, it can add up to a lot of emotional discomfort and get in the way of growth. Learn how to understand negative thinking and get some tools for taming your thoughts in this article by Candice @ Fitness Blender, a mental health professional.
✦ Plus: Sleep Hygiene and How to Improve Your Sleep Habits
Sleep is a necessary and important component of human life. It allows our bodies to recover from the physical demands of life and our minds to recharge. In fact, sleep is a time when we convert short-term memories into long-term memories, repair bodily tissue, release growth hormone, and repair our immune systems. Conversely, sleep loss is related to fluctuations in mood, slower reaction time, irritability, difficulties with memory and concentration, and even increased risk for physical health concerns. A mental health professional, Haley @ Fitness Blender takes a deeper look.
✦ Plus: What Every Workout Enthusiast Should Know About Ankle Mobility
Hip problems? Knee pain? Can’t perfect your squat technique? Well, your ankles may be to blame. Ankle mobility is a crucial component to all weight-bearing body movements. Truthfully, the importance of ankle mobility is vastly underestimated - that is, until something affects it. And if you’ve ever experienced problems with your ankle, then you know exactly what we’re talking about. Take a deeper look in the article with Kayla @ Fitness Blender, a physical therapist.