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Interplay Between Exercise and Gut Health: How to Improve Exercise with a Happy Gut

The Sporting

How to use exercise to build a happy, healthy gut We are constantly told that to improve our endurance we need to: lift more weight, work out more or have a healthy diet. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies. Gut microbiota and exercise are interconnected, according to recent studies.

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10 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

The Sporting

The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Cold water swimming has recently gained popularity as a form of therapy and exercise. In this article, we'll explore the advantages of taking a dip in cold water, from boosting your immune system and improving your mental health to allowing individuals to join a community of adventure seekers.

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How Music Can Help Athletes Recover from Sports Injuries

AASP

Stress hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system to generate a survival response, which minimizes the ability of the prefrontal cortex (the logic center of the brain) to generate a response. Then, the emotional importance is determined by the amygdala.

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Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Teen Health 101

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. However, it is important that you exercise safely and intuitively to avoid further harm to your body or mind. Exercise can also help people manage depression. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,

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The Connection Between Athletic Identity and the Yips

AASP

Neuroception refers to how our nervous system constantly monitors threats from our surrounding environment and, in turn, can activate our internal survival response systems if we feel our safety is at risk (Porges, 2011). Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. The Psychology Of Sport Injury And Rehabilitation.

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How to Annihilate Your Athletic Performance Anxiety Using Hypnosis

The Sporting

Hypnosis to improve your performance at the gym and in a competitive environment Sometimes, it doesn't seem to matter how long you practice, or how well you do when nobody is watching, because when the real moment comes up, you choke. You can wash, rinse and repeat these steps anytime you need a boost of confidence.

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The Best 3 Day Split Workout Routine for Beginners

The Sporting

Many people suffer from this issue simply because they have no clue what to do at the gym, and creating a solid exercise regimen to follow seems too challenging. To begin, what exactly do we mean by a 3-day exercise split? Back day is an important part of any workout split. So, What Is the Ideal Workout Split?