Fitness & the Mind
Can exercise provide an endorphin boost?
For some of us, getting an exercise ‘high’ is par for the course when we work up a sweat, while for others it’s a mythical occurrence that remains frustratingly out of reach. So, can exercise really make you feel significantly better mentally, or is it just a fitness myth? Here, realbuzz.com takes a look at the link between exercise and the production of endorphins.
Read more…Can exercise alleviate depression?
Depression is a common problem that can lead to feelings of low self-esteem and, in more serious cases, lack of appetite, guilt and extreme tiredness. However, recent studies have suggested that exercise may be a good way of alleviating the effects of depression by boosting the mind and body. Here, realbuzz.com takes a look at some of the benefits that exercise can have on depression.
Read more…Beat the winter blues with exercise
Motivating yourself for exercise in winter can be difficult when the days are short and the weather is chilly. However, exercising indoors or outdoors can still be hugely beneficial to improving your health and fitness during the winter months. Here’s the realbuzz.com guide to blowing away the cobwebs and getting fit in winter.
Read more…Top 10 ‘mentally tough’ sports giants
Mental toughness is what gives sportsmen and women that extra few per cent required to truly excel at the top. Without mental strength, sports competitors are relying in their physical capabilities to see them through, which on their own are often not enough.
Read more…Mental attitudes to fitness
Whilst it's important to keep your body exercising to retain a fit and healthy lifestyle, the power of the mind should not be under-estimated. Mental training and exercises can get you through the pain barrier and motivate you to stay on course for physical exercise success. Here's the reabuzz.com guide on how mental training could help improve your fitness goals.
Read more…Exercise for a better body image
Scientific research has proven that those people who exercise and workout regularly are more likely to feel self-confident than those who are largely inactive. Healthy and active living appears to give exercisers a self-esteem that is lacking in those who avoid working out regularly.
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