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One step at a time: how to improve mental health through fitness
Nature Therapy
Just by being in nature, out in the sun, doing any outdoor activity has been shown to have benefits for our mental health.
Getting out, getting your Vitamin D and some fresh air works wonders for your mood.
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Less than 5 % of adults...
... participate in 30 minutes of physical activity every day.
More than 80 percent of adults fail to meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities, ac...
Staying physically active
... can reduce your chances of coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.
It can also give you more energy, help you handle stress, and activate your mind for productive tasks – all important skills to succeed in your professional career.
Implement a Workout Session
Implement a workout session in your organization, such as a free cycling session every month or a discount to a yoga class.
It’s even better if you can make this physical activity a communal effort to motivate everyone to take part in strengthening their health. Workout sessions will release these happy chemicals and create a stronger bond among coworkers and make the everyday work atmosphere fun and exciting.
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Psychological Effects of Working from Home
- Loneliness and isolation. And loneliness is associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms like random pain.
- Anxiety and pressure. The bounda...
Symptoms of Depression
- Angry outbursts, irritability, or frustration, even with unimportant matters.
- Loss of interest or happiness in activities such as sex or hobbies.
- Sleep disturbances, including insomnia and sleeping too much.
- Tiredness and lack of energy for even the smallest activities.
- Increased cravings for food.
- Anxiety, agitation, and restlessness.
- Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things
- Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches
- Avoiding people.
Take Care of Your Mental Health
...while working from home:
- Create a schedule and stick to it. Scheduling your tasks (and breaks) will help you to mentally prepare for the day.
- Have a dedicated comfortable workspace, with a door that closes, preferably.
- Fight the urge to stay sedentary and schedule active time to get your heart pumping.
- Foster social connections (on the phone or via the internet, if physical contact is not possible).
- Learn to say no. Know your limitations, set boundaries based on your schedule and workload, and don’t extend yourself beyond them.
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CrossFit definition
It's a training philosophy that coaches people of all shapes and sizes to improve their physical well-being and cardiovascular fitness through varied and challenging workouts.
Each day, t...
Scalable based on your skill
Every day there is a particular workout prescribed that is completely scalable based on your skill. For example, if the workout calls for barbell squats with 135 pounds but you can only do squats with the bar (45 pounds), then that’s where you’ll start.
CrossFit is perfect for...
- Beginners to weight training: If you have never weight trained before, CrossFit is a great place for you to start, provided you have a great coach.
- People looking for support and community: Every CrossFit gym has a really tight-knit community feel to it.
- Fitness fanatics: The general protocol is 3 days on, 1 day off, but many CrossFitters end up at the gym more frequently.
- Masochists: You’ll often be in situations where you use all your effort to finish a workout and continue to push yourself beyond.
- Former athletes: You get to compete with people in your class and go online to see how you did against the world’s elite CrossFit athletes.