Breathing is part of many programs, such as strength training, yoga and meditation. However the trend now is to do deep breathing exercises just for the sake of breathing to help boost your mental health. Why? Deep breathing helps to bring more air into your lungs which oxygenates the entire body.
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Today Sara Keller, Group Exercise Director for Brick Bodies, walks you through common kickboxing moves that are sure to knock those blues away to leave you feeling empowered to take on any challenge!
Focus on your mental and physical health with Brick Bodies. Exercise is one of five activities you can do to reduce stress and anxiety. It is also proven to improve your sleep, self-esteem and cognitive function. To learn more, we invite you to read 5 Simple Self-Care Activities to Boost Your Mental Health.
Got 5 minutes? Brick Bodies now offers Thrive in Five – a 5-minute meditation that will help you reset your mind and spirit. Each meditation focuses on a different topic including gratitude, finding peace and being present.
This past year has been challenging to our community. One out of every two Americans claim that COVID-19 has negatively impacted their mental health and psychological well–being. At Brick Bodies, we’re focused on helping our community rise above the impacts of COVID-19 and improve their mental and physical health.
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Changing your body is all about building habits – habits that increase your activity, positively influence your nutrition and become a part of your routine. Below are 5 tips to implement into your routine to get the most out of your fitness. Pro Tip: Don’t try to add all 5 tips at once- take habit one, do it for a week, and then add habit two and continue until all 5 habits have become a part of your weekly routine!
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It may sound like the name of a Star Wars character or an exotic spice you’d find in the back of your kitchen cupboard, but qigong (pronounced CHEE-gong) is actually an increasingly mainstream type of exercise and healing technique that dates back thousands of years.
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Most people have big fitness goals headed into swimsuit season, but just because the days are dwindling leading up to June 21 doesn’t mean it’s time to throw in the towel. In fact, there’s no better time to pick up the towel and start your new beginner workout plan than right now. Continue reading “Try This Easy Summer Beginner Workout Plan”
Think your mind cannot handle the drudgery of another minute on the stair climber or treadmill? We have all been there. While both are terrific ways to boost your fitness, the reality is that they can get tiresome day after day. Working out does not have to be boring, and there is one particular way to spice up your routine without sacrificing the health benefits. What is that? Dance workouts! Continue reading “Groove Your Way to Fit: Dance Workouts That Rock Your Body”
Think you have to be at the gym to get the booty boosting benefits of squats? Think again. In fact, one of the best things about squats (and other bodyweight exercises) is that they can be done anywhere, at anytime — even at the beach! Continue reading “Build Your Beach Booty with Seaside Squats”
Not interested in squeezing into the linen closet disguised as a hotel gym or swimming your laps in the tiny, kid-filled hotel swimming pool? You’re not alone. However, these obstacles are no reason to stop your fitness routine when you’re on vacation. In fact, you can get in an amazing workout without leaving the comfort of your room. Read on for five hotel-friendly exercises. Continue reading “Five Hotel Room-Friendly Exercises for Vacation Travelers”
