Mind Body Exercise - What It Is and Why It Matters

Mind Body Exercise - What It Is and Why It Matters

When you hear the term "mind-body exercise," you probably think of Pilates, yoga, tai chi or somatic movement. But isn't the mind involved in every type of exercise? And what if we could bring the benefits of mind-body awareness into everything we do? In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and Pilates teacher Jessica Valant explores what mind-body exercise actually means, the science behind the mind-body connection and why she believes we should rethink how we categorize movement. From strength training and walking to Pilates and yoga, Jessica explains how bringing more intention, awareness and connection into our workouts can change the way we experience exercise and relate to our bodies. You'll learn: What the fitness world means when it uses the term "mind-body exercise" Why Pilates, yoga, tai chi and somatic movement are traditionally included in this category What proprioception, interoception and motor learning tell us about the connection between our brains and bodies The physical and mental health benefits associated with mind-body exercise Why mind-body awareness doesn't have to mean slow, gentle or easy movement How strength training, walking, running and other forms of exercise can incorporate mind-body principles Simple ways to bring more awareness, intention and connection into your current exercise routine You don't need to practice yoga, take a Pilates class or meditate to experience a mind-body connection. And you don't have to be perfectly mindful during every minute of exercise! Whether you love lifting weights, walking, Pilates, running or something entirely different, this episode will help you understand how to bring more intention and connection into the movement you're already doing. Sponsors Beam Minerals - Get 20% off with code MEETYOURBODY at the ⁠⁠link here⁠⁠ Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED app and free three day trial: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ How To Create a Workout Plan & Schedule: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000760480305 ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(182)

Food is Not the Enemy - Letting Go of Rules and Guilt

Food is Not the Enemy - Letting Go of Rules and Guilt

What if food wasn't something you needed to control, fear or feel guilty about? What if it could simply be something that nourishes you, supports your health and brings you joy? We've spent years bei...

5 Nov 55min

Aging Trends - What I'm Doing and What I'm Skipping

Aging Trends - What I'm Doing and What I'm Skipping

It seems like everywhere we turn, there's another wellness trend promising to help us look younger, feel better, live longer or optimize our health. Full-body scans, peptides, weighted vests, skin tre...

22 Okt 51min

Is Walking Enough? What Walking Does For Your Health - and What It Doesn't

Is Walking Enough? What Walking Does For Your Health - and What It Doesn't

Walking is one of the most accessible and beneficial forms of movement we have. But with all the current emphasis on strength training, lifting heavy and changing how we exercise as we age, many women...

15 Okt 43min

What Does It Actually Mean To Be "Toned"?

What Does It Actually Mean To Be "Toned"?

“Toned” is one of the most common words in fitness. We are told we should want toned arms, toned legs and a toned stomach. We believe certain workouts will give us “long, lean muscles,” while heavier ...

8 Okt 44min

Strength Training for Women Over 40 - What You Need To Know For Success

Strength Training for Women Over 40 - What You Need To Know For Success

Women over 40 are hearing the message loud and clear: You need to strength train. You need to lift heavy. You need to build muscle. But what does that actually mean—and how much strength training do ...

1 Okt 37min

How to Help Kids Have a Positive Relationship With Their Bodies

How to Help Kids Have a Positive Relationship With Their Bodies

How can we help kids grow up feeling safe, confident and connected to their bodies in a world that constantly tells them that looks and size determine their value? In this episode of Meet Your Body, ...

23 Sep 45min

My HRT Journey - My Questions, Symptoms and Plan

My HRT Journey - My Questions, Symptoms and Plan

In this personal episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica Valant shares her own HRT journey: the symptoms that finally pushed her to consider hormone therapy, the questions and concerns she had before start...

17 Sep 45min

Populärt inom Hälsa

husmodern-med-amanda-schulman
somna-med-henrik
rss-bara-en-till-om-beroende-medberoende
rss-jossan-nina
inga-beiga-morsor
angestpodden
sexnoveller-deluxe
rss-viktmedicinpodden
rss-hos-psykologen
sova-med-dan-horning
rss-ronden
not-fanny-anymore
sa-in-i-sjalen
rss-vuxna-pa-latsas
johannes-hansen-podcast
rss-basta-livet
till-sangs
rss-lyckopodden
rss-traningsklubben
tyngre-traningssnack