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Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

There's more to life than work': Bangkok's young people embrace mass outdoor aerobics sessions

Aerobics classes in Lumphini Park have become a popular social activity for Gen Z, attracting hundreds and going viral on social media.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 hours ago

Psychology says people who mellow out as they get older aren't the ones who suffered less - they're the ones who decided, at some point and without always knowing they were deciding, that the suffering was going to make them more open rather than less, and that decision, remade daily in small ways that nobody notices, is the entire difference - Silicon Canals

Emotional responses to life's challenges can change over time, leading to greater peace and stability despite ongoing difficulties.
#happiness
fromSilicon Canals
19 hours ago
Writing

I'm 66 and I spent four decades chasing the version of happiness I saw in other people's living rooms - and the day I stopped, I noticed I'd been happy in my own kitchen all along - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Relationships

I'm 73 and my husband asked me what makes me happy and I gave him the answer I thought he wanted to hear - our kids, our grandkids, our home - but the real answer is I genuinely don't know anymore because I've spent forty years editing my joy to fit other people's expectations - Silicon Canals

Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Shake Off Winter Blues: Brain-Healthy Habits for This Spring

Tracking happiness too closely can reduce enjoyment; supporting gut health and replacing bad habits with healthier ones can enhance overall well-being.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
3 days ago

A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times

Accessing genuine happiness during difficult times is essential for recovery and well-being.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
19 hours ago

I'm 66 and I spent four decades chasing the version of happiness I saw in other people's living rooms - and the day I stopped, I noticed I'd been happy in my own kitchen all along - Silicon Canals

Measuring happiness against others' lives leads to perpetual dissatisfaction and obscures personal contentment.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 73 and my husband asked me what makes me happy and I gave him the answer I thought he wanted to hear - our kids, our grandkids, our home - but the real answer is I genuinely don't know anymore because I've spent forty years editing my joy to fit other people's expectations - Silicon Canals

Editing joy to fit others' expectations can lead to losing sight of what truly makes one happy.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Shake Off Winter Blues: Brain-Healthy Habits for This Spring

Tracking happiness too closely can reduce enjoyment; supporting gut health and replacing bad habits with healthier ones can enhance overall well-being.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
3 days ago

A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times

Accessing genuine happiness during difficult times is essential for recovery and well-being.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
#identity
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Psychology says people who feel like they've been living someone else's life aren't confused or ungrateful - they're often the ones who were so good at adapting in childhood that they never stopped adapting long enough to find out who they actually were - Silicon Canals

Adapting to others' needs in childhood can lead to feeling disconnected and lost in adulthood.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
14 hours ago

I spent a decade building a career I thought I wanted, a house I thought I needed, and a persona I thought would finally make me real - and one Saturday morning over coffee I sat with the quiet certainty that I had built all of it for someone who no longer lived inside me - Silicon Canals

Building a life based on societal expectations can lead to a personal crisis when the facade becomes unsustainable.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Psychology says people who feel like they've been living someone else's life aren't confused or ungrateful - they're often the ones who were so good at adapting in childhood that they never stopped adapting long enough to find out who they actually were - Silicon Canals

Adapting to others' needs in childhood can lead to feeling disconnected and lost in adulthood.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
14 hours ago

I spent a decade building a career I thought I wanted, a house I thought I needed, and a persona I thought would finally make me real - and one Saturday morning over coffee I sat with the quiet certainty that I had built all of it for someone who no longer lived inside me - Silicon Canals

Building a life based on societal expectations can lead to a personal crisis when the facade becomes unsustainable.
#yoga
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
2 days ago

15-Minute Slow Yoga to Boost Your Energy

Slower, purposeful yoga movements can effectively boost energy and create sustainable vitality.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 week ago

As an Overachiever, I Didn't Think I'd Like Yoga. I Was Wrong.

Yoga can provide unexpected relaxation and a sense of lightness, even for those who consider themselves strong athletes.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 week ago

Overwhelmed by Tough Emotions? This Advice Can Help You Navigate Them.

Exclusive playlists for O+ members offer yoga insights to cope with life's challenges through mindful consumption.
Parenting
fromMindful
1 day ago

The Easiest Way to Deepen Your Yoga Practice? Teach It to a Child.

Parenting transformed yoga practice into a consistent, shared experience of mindfulness and presence with a child.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
2 days ago

15-Minute Slow Yoga to Boost Your Energy

Slower, purposeful yoga movements can effectively boost energy and create sustainable vitality.
Yoga
fromYogaRenew
5 days ago

4 Yoga Poses for Spring Renewal

Renewal involves letting go of the past to embrace growth and embody one's true self.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 week ago

Overwhelmed by Tough Emotions? This Advice Can Help You Navigate Them.

Exclusive playlists for O+ members offer yoga insights to cope with life's challenges through mindful consumption.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Embrace Being "More" Spiritual

Awareness of the transcendent reveals depth and meaning in life, fostering spiritual growth and a sense of oneness with the world.
fromCageside Press
11 hours ago

UFC Vegas 115's Hailey Cowan Talks Growth During Time Away

I actually tore my meniscus again in my [last] fight with in the first round - this is my fourth meniscus surgery. I just went to pass guard and I felt the click and then my leg got stuck.
MMA
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
1 day ago

Yes, Your Breath Can Help Quiet Your Mind and Reduce Stress. Here's How.

Ujjayi Breath involves a breathing technique that utilizes the diaphragm, enhancing respiratory function and connecting the body to universal principles.
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs

"We want to make the Graham Norton of video games," says Kirsty Rigden, the chief executive of Brighton-based FuturLab, which makes PowerWash Simulator. Aspiring to emulate a talkshow host who has a reputation for being affable rather than for setting pulses racing is perhaps an unusual ambition for a gaming studio.
Games
#retirement
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I retired at 64 with a generous pension and a calendar full of plans - and by month three I was staring at my phone realizing I had nobody to call just to talk, not because I needed something - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to unexpected loneliness and a realization of the lack of genuine friendships built outside of work.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I retired at 62 with everything I'd worked for - a paid-off house, healthy savings, and freedom to do whatever I wanted - and spent the first six months feeling like I was disappearing because nobody needed me anymore - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to feelings of insignificance and loss of purpose after years of being needed.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I retired at 62 with everything I thought I wanted and spent the first six months staring at my calendar realizing I had nothing to genuinely look forward to - not one single thing that made my chest feel light - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to an identity crisis and a lack of purpose after years of structured work.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a version of retirement happiness that nobody puts in the brochures - it's not the traveling or the golf or the grandchildren visits, it's the first morning you wake up and realize you have absolutely no one to impress and the relief of that lands in your chest like something you've been waiting your whole life to feel - Silicon Canals

Retirement brings a profound realization of freedom from the need to impress others.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology says the happiest people in retirement aren't the ones who saved the most money - they're the ones who built the most meaningful routines - Silicon Canals

Retirement satisfaction is linked to maintaining structure and routine, not just financial wealth.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

At 86, I still travel and I do headstands with my wife every day to stay mobile

Peng Lin Hua maintains an active lifestyle through sports and exercise, emphasizing health and family connections in retirement.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I retired at 64 with a generous pension and a calendar full of plans - and by month three I was staring at my phone realizing I had nobody to call just to talk, not because I needed something - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to unexpected loneliness and a realization of the lack of genuine friendships built outside of work.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I retired at 62 with everything I'd worked for - a paid-off house, healthy savings, and freedom to do whatever I wanted - and spent the first six months feeling like I was disappearing because nobody needed me anymore - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to feelings of insignificance and loss of purpose after years of being needed.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I retired at 62 with everything I thought I wanted and spent the first six months staring at my calendar realizing I had nothing to genuinely look forward to - not one single thing that made my chest feel light - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to an identity crisis and a lack of purpose after years of structured work.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a version of retirement happiness that nobody puts in the brochures - it's not the traveling or the golf or the grandchildren visits, it's the first morning you wake up and realize you have absolutely no one to impress and the relief of that lands in your chest like something you've been waiting your whole life to feel - Silicon Canals

Retirement brings a profound realization of freedom from the need to impress others.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology says the happiest people in retirement aren't the ones who saved the most money - they're the ones who built the most meaningful routines - Silicon Canals

Retirement satisfaction is linked to maintaining structure and routine, not just financial wealth.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

At 86, I still travel and I do headstands with my wife every day to stay mobile

Peng Lin Hua maintains an active lifestyle through sports and exercise, emphasizing health and family connections in retirement.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 days ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What to know about the controversial practice of orgasmic meditation'

Nicole Daedone's OneTaste, promoting orgasmic meditation, faced severe backlash after coercion allegations led to her federal prison sentence.
#exercise
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
Podcast
fromIndependent
3 days ago

James Kavanagh: 'I regret not having a strict exercise regime. I'm a messy millennial and grew up partying and not really caring. I want to become buff'

James Kavanagh shares experiences of renovating his Kilkenny home, facing bullying, and being arrested in Paris.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

7 Lessons for When Your Attempts to Control Outcomes Fail

Many situations contain irreducible uncertainty. No matter how many variables we try to control, we can't reduce uncertainty to zero. It's inherent in the messiness of life.
Productivity
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

I'm 66 and the most important relationship of my adult life has been with solitude - not as a consolation for the company I didn't have, but as the place where I have always been most honest, most creative, and most recognizably myself, and I spent too many years being embarrassed about that before I understood it was simply how I was built - Silicon Canals

Solitude allows for self-discovery and personal reflection, free from societal expectations and external pressures.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

You know a woman has lost her joy in life when she describes her days accurately and without feeling - when the words are all correct and the tone is completely flat and the account of her own life sounds like something being reported rather than lived, and she doesn't notice the flatness because she has been inside it long enough that it just sounds like how things are - Silicon Canals

Emotional flatness can creep in, making life feel like a series of tasks rather than meaningful experiences.
Running
fromThe Manual
20 hours ago

I used a Hypershell "exoskeleton" to make my home workouts harder

The Hypershell is a carbon fiber exoskeleton that enhances walking and running capabilities, making workouts more challenging and effective.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Stop the brain rot! 12 ways to stay sharp in a mind-frazzling world

Brain rot, characterized by cognitive decline from easy information, is rising due to social media and shortform videos, leading to exhaustion.
#physical-activity
fromNature
2 days ago
Exercise

Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity significantly reduces early death risk in middle-aged women.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Five Minutes of Movement Can Positively Impact Health

Five extra minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous activity prevents up to 1 in 10 early deaths, with greatest benefits for the least active people.
Exercise
fromNature
2 days ago

Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity significantly reduces early death risk in middle-aged women.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Five Minutes of Movement Can Positively Impact Health

Five extra minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous activity prevents up to 1 in 10 early deaths, with greatest benefits for the least active people.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Breathing Matters for Emotional Regulation

Slow, smooth breathing can calm the nervous system, regulate emotions, and improve health with just five minutes of practice daily.
France news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

This is Why We Shouldn't Go on Runs

Strava's GPS tracking can inadvertently reveal sensitive military locations, as demonstrated by a French officer's run on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
#pilates
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

Why Wanting a Pilates Woman May Be a Bad Thing

Pilates popularity has surged, influencing men's preferences for women who practice it, linked to the manosphere's misogynistic ideals.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As soon as I left the first session I felt taller': is reformer pilates as amazing or awful as they say?

Reformer pilates is rapidly growing in popularity, driven by social media trends and celebrity endorsements, making it a lucrative market in the UK.
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

Why Wanting a Pilates Woman May Be a Bad Thing

Pilates popularity has surged, influencing men's preferences for women who practice it, linked to the manosphere's misogynistic ideals.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As soon as I left the first session I felt taller': is reformer pilates as amazing or awful as they say?

Reformer pilates is rapidly growing in popularity, driven by social media trends and celebrity endorsements, making it a lucrative market in the UK.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 hours ago

I'm 37 and the friendships in my life that have lasted are the ones where we stopped pretending - stopped curating what we showed each other, stopped performing the version of our lives that made sense on paper - and what replaced the pretending is the best thing I have built in the last decade - Silicon Canals

Authentic friendships emerge when individuals drop their facades and share their true struggles with each other.
Writing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The unexpected childhood activity that predicted my career path

A childhood fascination with weddings evolved into a career in wedding planning, driven by a desire to streamline chaotic logistics.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals

Staying positive can lead to hidden struggles and emotional isolation, as individuals often mask their true feelings to appear strong.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The highs are extremely high but the lows are extremely low': when working out becomes an addiction

Tyburski was a professional adventurer, financing his pursuits via magazine articles and speaking gigs, and even making a documentary about his quest. His whole raison d'etre was to push past his limitations, showing what a person is capable of when their mindset is strong enough.
Running
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Some people don't fear failure. They fear succeeding and then being expected to sustain it, because the version of them that achieved it was running on adrenaline and desperation, and the person who shows up on Monday is someone quieter who doesn't know how to replicate what the emergency produced. - Silicon Canals

The fear of success stems from the pressure to replicate high performance, not from a desire to avoid good outcomes.
#success
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

It took me until 37 to realize that almost all successful people let go of these 7 habits, but average performers keep clinging to them - Silicon Canals

Successful people abandon habits that keep others stuck, focusing instead on effectiveness and prioritizing their time.
Psychology
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why your successful life doesn't leave you fulfilled

Success is subjective; many feel unfulfilled despite achievements due to societal comparisons and not pursuing personal desires.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

It took me until 37 to realize that almost all successful people let go of these 7 habits, but average performers keep clinging to them - Silicon Canals

Successful people abandon habits that keep others stuck, focusing instead on effectiveness and prioritizing their time.
Psychology
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why your successful life doesn't leave you fulfilled

Success is subjective; many feel unfulfilled despite achievements due to societal comparisons and not pursuing personal desires.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the most important life lesson isn't learning to make better decisions - it's learning to live peacefully with the ones you can't undo - Silicon Canals

Irreversible choices shape our lives and learning to coexist with them is crucial for mental well-being.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 66 and I finally learned the hardest lesson isn't that people will disappoint you - it's that you'll disappoint yourself by pretending you don't need what you need until you forget what that even was - Silicon Canals

Neglecting emotional needs leads to a profound sense of loss and disconnection from oneself and others.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Why Sucking at Your Hobby Could Be a Secret Weapon

Hobby apps create social pressure to optimize and track activities, transforming hobbies from purposeless enjoyment into performance-driven pursuits similar to conventional social media.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
18 hours ago

There's a specific kind of tiredness that has nothing to do with sleep. It comes from years of translating yourself into a version that other people could handle, and the exhaustion lives in the gap between who you are and who you've been performing so consistently that even you forgot there was a difference. - Silicon Canals

Workplace burnout often stems from the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not, rather than from overwork itself.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Help Someone Have an Empathy Makeover

Empathy can be developed through structured reflection and practice, enhancing mental health and relationship dynamics.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
5 days ago

Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases

Just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily can significantly reduce the risk of major diseases like heart disease and dementia.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who are quietly unhappy with life don't always look unhappy - they look tired, they look busy, they look like they're managing, and the managing is the performance and the performance is the problem and the problem is invisible to everyone who mistakes a well-maintained surface for evidence of what's underneath it - Silicon Canals

Quiet unhappiness manifests as chronic exhaustion and the performance of being okay, often disguised by busyness and emotional labor.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
Mental health

What Does Mental Well-Being Look Like?

Mental health should be viewed positively, focusing on well-being rather than just the absence of illness.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who are quietly unhappy with life don't always look unhappy - they look tired, they look busy, they look like they're managing, and the managing is the performance and the performance is the problem and the problem is invisible to everyone who mistakes a well-maintained surface for evidence of what's underneath it - Silicon Canals

Quiet unhappiness manifests as chronic exhaustion and the performance of being okay, often disguised by busyness and emotional labor.
#self-worth
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who feel successful at 50 aren't the ones who achieved the most - they're the ones who stopped measuring their worth against an imaginary scoreboard they inherited at 23 - Silicon Canals

Measuring worth against inherited societal scorecards leads to disappointment and a distorted sense of success.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says if you want your 70s to be the best years of your life you have to stop doing something most people don't quit until it's too late - and the quitting isn't dramatic, it's just the daily decision to stop measuring yourself by a standard that was always someone else's and never actually yours - Silicon Canals

Measuring worth by external standards leads to dissatisfaction; true value comes from personal fulfillment, not societal expectations.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who feel successful at 50 aren't the ones who achieved the most - they're the ones who stopped measuring their worth against an imaginary scoreboard they inherited at 23 - Silicon Canals

Measuring worth against inherited societal scorecards leads to disappointment and a distorted sense of success.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says if you want your 70s to be the best years of your life you have to stop doing something most people don't quit until it's too late - and the quitting isn't dramatic, it's just the daily decision to stop measuring yourself by a standard that was always someone else's and never actually yours - Silicon Canals

Measuring worth by external standards leads to dissatisfaction; true value comes from personal fulfillment, not societal expectations.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
2 days ago

How To Survive Festival Season When You Get Migraines

Migraines can be triggered by music festival environments, but with proper preparation, attendees can manage their symptoms and enjoy the experience.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I recently understood that the tiredness I had been blaming on everything else - the job, the age, the schedule, the season - was not tiredness at all, it was the specific and sustained effort of living a life that wasn't quite mine, and the moment I understood that the exhaustion had a name it became possible, for the first time, to do something about it - Silicon Canals

Exhaustion often stems from emotional labor and the effort to maintain a false persona rather than physical demands of work.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

At certain points, I had to stop entirely': what I learned after a week of Hyrox classes

Hyrox is a fitness competition combining running and functional exercises, designed to enhance everyday physical activities.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
1 week ago

Just One Thing: Be Kind to Yourself by Being Kind to Others

Recognizing the importance of kindness to others leads to personal peace and fulfillment.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

The Case for Becoming a "Movement Generalist"

Variety in physical activities can significantly lower mortality rates and enhance overall health.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

How Daily Frustration Is Slowly Sabotaging Your Health

Chronic anger negatively impacts mental and physical health, leading to various health issues and slower healing processes.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I'm 34 and I just realized I've been performing competence at work for seven years because somewhere along the way I confused being impressive with being safe, and the exhaustion I thought was burnout was actually the weight of never once letting anyone see me learn something for the first time. - Silicon Canals

Performing competence can lead to self-erasure and social rewards, masking genuine capability with a polished exterior.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The difference between people who actually change their lives and people who just talk about it almost always comes down to what they do in the first 90 seconds after waking up - Silicon Canals

The first 90 seconds after waking significantly influence the rest of the day, often leading to reactive behavior if not managed properly.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Endless Free Time Can Lead to Dire Consequences for Me. I Now Have a Lot of It.

Structuring free time is crucial for maintaining sobriety and avoiding negative habits.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Partnership on the Spiritual Path

Devon Hase states, 'People are trying desperately to fix, optimize, or escape their way out of relationship difficulty - and suffering more for the effort. Social media has made this worse! We're surrounded by images of perfect partnerships while quietly drowning in our own ordinary struggles.' This highlights the pressure couples feel in the age of social media.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
fromYoga Journal
6 days ago

3 Restorative Yoga Poses That Remind You What Rest Feels Like

Rest is essential for emotional balance, bodily repair, and longevity, yet many struggle with the concept of truly resting.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Sobriety Feels Flat (and How to Bring Back the Spark)

Drinking behavior is driven by habit loops, and removing alcohol without replacing rituals can hinder sobriety efforts.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Kick-start your year: 22 must-have essentials for an unstoppable fitness journey

Bala Bangles Wrist & Ankle Weights Fit in a workout whenever you have time. Keep Bala Bangles in your bag so they're easy to grab. Wear them on your wrists or ankles to add comfortable resistance to yoga, walking, or any home workout. Gymreapers Barbell Squat Pad This squat pad helps prevent sore shoulders during back squats or after leg day. It spreads out the bar's weight so you can focus on your lift.
Health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Skipping this exercise at the gym could be bad for your brain

In a recent article for Vogue, California-based physician Dr. Chris Renna said: "Stronger leg muscles are linked to better cognitive function in aging mainly through their effects on blood flow, metabolic health, brain structure, and physical/social activity patterns." Muscle mass starts to decline at age 30. As the largest muscle group in the body, maintaining muscle strength in the thighs and glutes is especially important for healthy aging-and apparently, brain function.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life

Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to exercise - doing a variety of different physical activities every week is the key to boosting your health and living longer, a study suggests. After tracking the weekly exercise habits of 110,000 men and women in the US for 30 years, researchers found active people who did the greatest variety of exercise were 19% less likely to die during that time than those who focused on one activity. That effect was greater than for individual sports like walking, tennis, rowing and jogging. The total amount of exercise you do is still key, experts say, but doing a range of activities you enjoy can bring lots of benefits.
Public health
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stay in shape without hitting the gym usually share these 8 simple daily routines - Silicon Canals

Sustainable daily movement and simple routines integrated into everyday life maintain fitness and vitality more effectively than intense gym-focused workouts.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do You Have Difficulty Sustaining Your Exercise Program?

Internal motivation and enjoyment sustain long-term exercise participation, while external pressures undermine commitment and create negative associations with fitness.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 daily habits of people who stay incredibly fit without ever stepping foot in a gym - Silicon Canals

You know those people who seem to radiate energy and look like they could run a marathon at a moment's notice? The ones who somehow maintain incredible fitness without posting gym selfies or talking about their deadlift PR? I used to think they had some secret genetic advantage. Turns out, after years of observing and experimenting myself, their secret isn't found in a gym membership or expensive equipment. It's woven into the fabric of their daily lives through simple, sustainable habits.
Wellness
Wellness
fromNature
2 months ago

The surprisingly big health benefits of just a little exercise

Meaningful health benefits arise from much less exercise than current guidelines, with even low levels of physical activity providing measurable gains.
#depression
Exercise
fromFortune
2 months ago

5 daily tasks that can double as exercise | Fortune

Short bursts of high-effort household activity can raise heart rate and reduce cardiovascular and premature death risk compared with sedentary behavior.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I looked exceptional but I was out of breath': the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement

Eugene Teo, 34, began lifting weights at the age of 13, looking for validation. I was short, skinny and I thought it would give me confidence, he says. Bodybuilding for me was the ultimate expression of that. Now living on the Gold Coast in Australia, with his partner and daughter, the fitness coach spent from age 16 to 24 training and competing. At times, he lifted weights for up to four hours a day, aiming to get as muscular and lean as possible.
Mental health
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