Like many people, you probably have good intentions when it comes to exercise. You know you should do it, you understand why it’s important, and yet… you just can’t seem to find the motivation to ...
You may already know that moving your body is good for your mind. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to sign up for a marathon or climb a mountain to reap the mental health benefits — ...
We’ve all been there. You set a goal to exercise regularly, but when the moment comes to get moving, your mind unleashes a torrent of excuses: I’m tired. It’s cold outside. I don’t want to spend money ...
A fitness routine can be key to a good night’s rest. But too much exercise at the wrong time could aggravate insomnia. By Hannah Singleton Sleep and exercise work together like gears in a machine: ...
You already know that exercise is good for your health, but do you know exactly how powerful the benefits of exercise are? Exercise is arguably the very best thing you can do to keep your body and ...
Breathing exercises can help ease anxiety, regulate your nervous system and promote relaxation and calm, so why do so many of us avoid breathwork, then? I recently added three simple breathing ...
I have been treating patients using cognitive therapies for almost 15 years, and one of the most successful exercises I have ever seen work to help them re-engage their sense of well-being is so ...
Physical therapist and strength coach Susie Spirlock, DPT, played sports and exercised her whole life. “I placed a large part of my identity in what I could do in the gym,” she tells SELF. But after ...
The effects of exercise on depression are similar to therapy and drugs, according to a review of relevant studies.