A MASSIVE correlation between physical movement and mental health is well established through countless studies. In recent reports, exercise is more effective, 1.5 times more effective, in the treatment of depression than any of the leading pharmaceutical therapies.
Here at Personal Trainer San Diego – Iron Orr Fitness, consistent fitness is built into the system to help clients not only get to goal, but help in
the overall body recomposition goals as well as mental health. Without mental health, not much is very tolerable. We have dedicated our lives in the pursuit of health and wellness. If you are struggling with mental health issues, please reach out to your doctor and ask them about how they would like to incorporate a fitness regime into your therapy.
Just starting on your fitness journey? Maybe you’ve recently plateaued and can’t work out why. Taking your fitness to the next level requires a simple, not-so-secret ingredient: a personal gym trainer. Think about it – without the right skills or knowledge, you wouldn’t fix a car on your own or treat heart disease. You speak …
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You’ve dedicated yourself to a healthy lifestyle, worked out for days or even weeks on end. It’s involved endless cardio and strength exercises. You’ve consulted with knowledgeable trainers, embraced all the nutrients from fruits, carbs, and other wholesome foods generously offered by Mother Nature, and you’ve hardly skipped a step in terms of your comprehensive …
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Sleep allows the body and brain to replenish and heal, influencing practically every tissue. Deprivation raises the chance of developing diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Sleep deprivation for an extended period of time can also impair focus and other cognitive processes. Symptoms of sleep deprivation Slow thinking Reduced attention span Poor memory Worsened decision-making …
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Exercise is as good for your brain as it is for your body, with benefits ranging from reduced stress to increased self-esteem. There are numerous studies that show how vital exercise is for our health, and it becomes even more crucial as we get older. If you don’t exercise on a regular basis, you run …
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Developing a habit of doing regular exercise and indulging in healthy physical activity is highly beneficial to your overall health. Apart from offering numerous health benefits, regular exercise improves your mental health as well. Consistent workout sessions boost your mood, provide you with more energy, and help you sleep better. People who do regular workout …
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You either worship him or you hate his guts. In two decades he has played in 10 total Super Bowls, winning 7 of them. He has been selected to 15 Pro Bowls, thrown for over 74,000 yards, and is second all-time in touchdown passes only behind future Hall of Famer, Drew Brees. Many consider Tom Brady …
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It happened, it came and went! The coveted Thanksgiving meal. Uncle Tom deep-fries the turkey; Aunt Kathy makes her famous mashed potatoes with enough butter to supplement an army, and drinks after drinks; after drinks. Everyone knows what happens next. You crash on the couch and feel as though you will never move again. This …
Exercise and the Depressed Mind The Elephant in the Gym We have all heard about the benefits of exercise for overall health. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease, it can be a warrior against diabetes because it helps your body manage blood sugar and insulin levels better, it improves posture, and of …
How Vitamin D Reduces Your Stress Hormones This Holiday Season We hope everyone is safe and well! Shine a Light on Your Stress With people quarantined away from their loved ones, and life coming to a standstill, they year of the pandemic has taken a severe toll on everyone’s mental and physical health. The general level …
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A Better Question: “What is Your Stress Level?” With everything going on in the world, the stress hormone, cortisol, could easily be at high levels in your system. The problem with cortisol is that when your body is on high alert for too long (most likely, you are not being chased by a lion 24/7), high cortisol …
