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Many of us look at exercise as only a way to lose weight. Because of that, we can easily look past the many other benefits workouts can have. One of those benefits is boosting the mind.
I ran across an article from Real Simple Magazine on some great exercises I wanted to share with you. Here are five ways to strengthen your mind through exercise:
- Yoga – It has been linked to reducing anxiety, increasing oxygen flow. I didn’t realize when I first started doing yoga, just how important breathing was. It turns out that it’s key into doing this exercise successfully. As my favorite yoga DVD says, “When you stop breathing, you stop practicing yoga.” One of my favorite ways to do this brain boosting exercise is from the DVD, Yahweh Yoga, provided by my friend and blogger Robyn Hurst. Produced by Gentle Journey, it’s 45 minutes worth of Christ-centered Yoga. Click here
to check it out and purchase your copy.
- Pilates – Studies show that doing this exercise, created in the 1920’s was not only linked to relaxation, but improved sleep as well. I have done it for a while, but perhaps I should try again.
- Cycling – Though I have never participated, nor do I plan to, I completely respect those who do. If you can survive it, your energy levels are sure to increase.
- Weight Lifting – Of course lifting weights provides toning for your muscles, but according to this article, the ability to plan, regulate behavior, and multitask all increased.
- Tai Chi – Ok – this is on my list of things to do. This form of martial art originating in China your mind relaxes and your muscles calm. Who’s on board with me?
To read the rest of this very informative article and the steps you can take to get started, click here.
Question: Of these five, what is your favorite? What would you be most willing to try? Comment below…
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