Fatigue is defined by the medical profession as a feeling of weariness, tiredness or lack of energy that does not disappear after rest. People may feel fatigued in body or mind – i.e. physical or psychological fatigue – but most of the time, fatigue can be traced to one or more of your habits or routines.
Category: Fitness for Better Sleep
How Fresh Air and Exercise Can Improve Sleep
Is there a relationship between outdoor exercise and sleep? It’s a question many sleep science experts have studied for quite some time. Put simply, outdoor exercise influences sleep in more ways than you’d imagine; because most working adults sit behind their workplace desk for an average of 40 to 50 hours every week – even...
Boosting Immunity Through a Good Night’s Sleep: Proper Rest in the Age of COVID 19
In this article, we’re going to take a look at the importance of getting a good night’s rest to boost immunity, specifically in an attempt to avoid contracting this widespread virus. Now, you may be asking yourself, “What does sleep have to do with boosting the immune system against this pandemic?” – and on the surface, it’s a good question.
Sleep and Athletic Performance: Reaction Times, Jet Lag, and Injuries
When you think of sleep problems and sleep disorders, your first thought may not be on athletes — whether professional, school or college athletes. However, there should be a lot of focus going into this special segment of the community. There’s a high propensity for NFL lineman and sleep apnea. In fact, an NFL lineman...
Staying active and fit with kids!
Healthy outside the gym Remaining active and fit with children does not have to be hard. You are busy with work and the family. It can seem overwhelming to fit in the gym time and let’s face it, we’re not all cut out for waking up at 5:00 AM to get to the gym before...
Exercise Leads to Better Sleep
Exercise and Sleep A study conducted by Mental Health and Physical Activity, showed that 150 minutes of activity a week improves sleep quality by 65%. Being active also decreased daytime sleepiness, leg cramps during sleep, and improved concentration. It can seem like a struggle to get this amount of exercise into your busy schedule, so how can you...
Meditation for Beginners
What is Meditation Meditation is the practice of turning your attention to a single point of reference (Psychology Today). Meditation is not a complicated technique and is simply focusing on the moment and clearing your mind of outside distractions and chaos to really just breathe and relax. Benefits of Meditation There are many benefits to meditation....