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And as I’ve gotten older, I’ve begun to see deep connections between how I train and the way I live and work. The mental process one uses to run faster and the mental process one uses to get through anything hard are connected. Pain has physical causes, but it’s mostly a mental process: We slow in races less because we reach our physical limits than because our minds get scared.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd - The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options. Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning. Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist. Views are my own. Curated by Peter Mellow |
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May 2, 2012 4:03 AM
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Hi there and welcome to Physical and Mental Health. I hope you like the articles that I have selected around fitness, exercise, running and health.
Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd #FitPhilosophy
I also curate a Flipboard topic on the Philosophy of Exercise, Running and Sport:
https://flipboard.com/@petermellow/the-philosophy-of-fitness-exercise-sport-and-running-m23msv2qy
Or search by clicking the 'philosophy' button from the topic list above (or any of the other topics). Twitter Hashtag: #FitPhilosophy #PhilosophyOfFitness
http://www.vimeo.com/showcase/philosophyoffitness
Remember that there are many pages of links here, see the full list of pages at the bottom of this page!
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Adapting your fitness routine to your physical realities can help prevent injury from over-exercising
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November 3, 12:35 PM
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Creatine may make you stronger — but only if you meet certain criteria.
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November 3, 12:23 PM
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Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patients
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November 2, 12:59 PM
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And as I’ve gotten older, I’ve begun to see deep connections between how I train and the way I live and work. The mental process one uses to run faster and the mental process one uses to get through anything hard are connected. Pain has physical causes, but it’s mostly a mental process: We slow in races less because we reach our physical limits than because our minds get scared.
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November 2, 12:53 PM
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Instead of waiting to make a New Year’s resolution, a social media trend called the “Great Lock In” encourages people to pursue goals now before the end of 2025.
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November 1, 12:29 PM
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Marathon runners consistently finished slower in cities with higher levels of dangerous particles in the air, researchers found.
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October 31, 1:02 AM
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Rock climbing is more than a sport. It's an effective mind-body workout and is often used as a therapeutic tool.
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October 30, 11:19 PM
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She was five when I first took her to a junior parkrun and I was amazed at her attitude and ability. After a lifetime of seeing exercise as punishment, I could suddenly appreciate it
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October 28, 5:52 PM
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The macronutrient is better coming from a range of wholefoods, dieticians say – and nearly all of us get enough, anyway
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October 27, 10:22 PM
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A new analysis is one of the first to study whether spacing steps out or consolidating them was linked to better health outcomes.
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October 27, 8:01 PM
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Researchers suggest ‘sex-specific strategies’ after analysis of cardiovascular health improvements
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October 27, 7:58 PM
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Exercises, like walking or cycling, combined with light strength training, could reduce pain for patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to experts.
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October 27, 7:57 PM
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Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.
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October 26, 6:21 PM
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Need to psych yourself up for the gym or to blitz your to-do list? Experts including Marie Kondo to Diana Nyad reveal how they keep going when things get tough
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October 23, 8:56 PM
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I took up the sport to be like my father. I kept going because he stopped.
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October 23, 8:54 PM
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If your hamstrings feel tight, you may need to restore pelvic stability through glute strengthening, hip-flexor release and deep breathing to relieve chronic tension.
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It’s touted as a way of developing muscle and bone strength as we age but weight training is attracting a much younger cohort spurred on by social media ideals and goal-setting challenges.
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October 22, 5:29 PM
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Researchers say the target significantly reduces risk of dying and lowers likelihood of cardiovascular disease
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Sitting down all day is bad for our health. So can micro-movements – three minutes at a time – help us get fitter?
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Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.
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A growing number of Americans seem to be interested in extreme “natural” trends, but the push for more “clean” food may be spilling over into some people’s reluctance over vaccines.
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It’s often seen as a time of decline, but there’s a growing body of evidence that menopause can be a time of liberation, like a “second spring”.
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October 19, 6:26 PM
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Improve your balance and mobility with these simple moves.
