By Jamie Lisanti — 2020
Simone Biles is one of many elite athletes dealing with the psychological impact of the pandemic. From the Olympics to the major pro leagues, athletes are finding different ways to cope.
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CLEAR ALL
Here’s why it’s important to look out for all the ways anxiety can manifest in your body.
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Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
Plateaus are tough mothers. They happen for a few reasons, but a big one is that the human body really doesn’t like to go outside of its’ safe little shell. The brain also doesn’t like to move outside of its’ cave.
Record-breaking has slowed, but science could find new ways to make us keep getting stronger and faster.
Fitness goals are important on several counts. They hold us accountable, expand our definition of possible, and encourage us to push through temporary discomfort for longer-lasting change. But figuring out how to set fitness goals you’ll actually want to attain can be part art, part science.
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Some of the most effective methods people can use to improve their health are also the most accessible. The following six practices demonstrate how valuable it can be to go back to basics when it comes to well-being.
People who love the life they live find more time to live it.
We can enjoy the positive effects of connecting to the environment at all levels of individual well-being.
Studies of polar researchers, astronauts, and others in isolation shed light on possible effects of social distancing, including increased forgetfulness, depression and heart attacks.