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10 Benefits of Cold Water Swimming

The Sporting

While the cold temperature of wild waters may shock your system, it compels you to concentrate on your breathing, which can calm your nervous system. If you have a high vagal tone, your body can physically relax more quickly after periods of stress, thanks to the effective functioning of your parasympathetic nervous system.

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

The Sporting

It doesn’t stop there: new research points to the gut microbiota as a key player in your body, especially when it comes to fitness. A healthy gut increases energy levels Our gut has also been called the “second brain” by many scientists, due to the connections between the brain and the enteric nervous system present in our digestive tract.

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Variations of Yoga: 5 Different Types of Yoga Explained

The Sporting

5 Yoga Variations: A Concise Guide to Different Types of Yoga Yoga is the talk of the town in the health and fitness world, and it has been considered an ancient and historical practice that combines the betterment of both the physical and the metaphysical or spiritual self. Metaphysically, it helps in the awakening of the subconscious.

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Rhodiola’s Impact on Cellular Energy Production and Mitochondrial Function

Designs for Health

The students who received Rhodiola displayed significant improvements in physical fitness, neuromotor functions, and mental performance. Furthermore, Rhodiola has been shown to stimulate noradrenaline, serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system.

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How to Annihilate Your Athletic Performance Anxiety Using Hypnosis

The Sporting

One helpful tip is to practice deep breathing techniques, which can help calm your nervous system and promote relaxation leading up to your event. Read more top training tips on our fitness blog Remember to take deep breaths and stay present in the moment. You’ve got this!

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Giving Children Hearing and Confidence

Stanford Childrens

Finding the perfect fit in orthopedic surgery Muscles and bones have been natural topics of conversation for orthopedic surgeon Meghan Imrie, MD , since she was little. Landing in the specialty of pediatric orthopedic surgery turned out to be a perfect fit. You can’t always be successful at all four at the same time.

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The Best 3 Day Split Workout Routine for Beginners

The Sporting

The best 3-day split workout options for beginners Are you one of those people afraid to take the first step in their fitness journey and begin working out? 3-Day Workout Routine Start your workout with a 10-minute warm-up to stimulate your nervous system, and get you ready for your workouts.