London/ If you are a fitness lover, and want to start 2024 with a new workout routine, then with a researched exercise mindfulness It has been suggested to add.
The study, published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity, shows that life changes that combine both physical activity and mindfulness are most effective in improving mood and improving health and well-being.
Physical activity and practicing mindfulness both have psychological benefits.
Researchers at the University of Bath in the UK said the study is the first to review existing research studies to show how combining the two can increase positive effects.
The findings suggest that mindfulness can help unlock motivation, motivate people to start exercising, as well as overcome minor pain, discomfort or feelings of failure when exercise is difficult. Could.
“Starting with a resolution to exercise more can really have positive physical and mental health benefits,” said Masha Remsker, an expert in behavior change, mindfulness and exercise in the university’s health department. “But we know it can be hard to get started and even harder to stick with over time.”
Mindfulness is an approach that can help us train the psychological strengths needed to exercise and become more in tune with our bodies. This can make exercise more interesting and help us recognize its benefits.
Remsker explains that becoming more mindful prompts us to think differently about our lifestyle, making us more accepting and less critical of our shortcomings, which can help form healthy habits.”
“There is huge potential for using mindfulness to unlock the positive benefits of exercise,” he said.
The team now aims to launch a larger trial combining exercise and mindfulness.
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