When it comes to our motivation to exercise, why does it seem to vary so much? Different people seem to have such different levels of motivation and even a single person can vary in motivation from day to day (or even minute to minute). But what is it that motivates us to actually exercise and how can we capitalize on theories of motivation to get and keep us moving? Dig into some of the theories behind motivation, then get some tips for increasing your motivation with Haley @ Fitness Blender, one of our amazing mental health pros.
Depending on where you live, there comes a point when we suddenly notice that it gets dark really early (has it happened already where you live?). When we leave for work, it is dark. When we leave work to go home at the end of the day, it is dark. While this tends to leave all of us feeling a certain level of “winter blues,” as many as 10% of people experience a subtype of depression each winter called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Let’s learn a bit more about SAD, including some prevention techniques.
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New Expert Articles to Exercise Your Mind
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This morning, we released a brand new workout with Kelli - Fun Cardio Walking Workout - Indoor Walking Workout with No Equipment, but now we’re highlighting some exercise for your minds.
✦ (Free) Understanding How to Increase Your Motivation to Exercise
When it comes to our motivation to exercise, why does it seem to vary so much? Different people seem to have such different levels of motivation and even a single person can vary in motivation from day to day (or even minute to minute). But what is it that motivates us to actually exercise and how can we capitalize on theories of motivation to get and keep us moving? Dig into some of the theories behind motivation, then get some tips for increasing your motivation with Haley @ Fitness Blender, one of our amazing mental health pros.
✦ (Plus) Understand and Limit the Effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depending on where you live, there comes a point when we suddenly notice that it gets dark really early (has it happened already where you live?). When we leave for work, it is dark. When we leave work to go home at the end of the day, it is dark. While this tends to leave all of us feeling a certain level of “winter blues,” as many as 10% of people experience a subtype of depression each winter called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Let’s learn a bit more about SAD, including some prevention techniques.
Happy reading, everyone! As always, we’re open to ideas and requests for future content - videos, articles, recipes, and more. Let us know!