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Hope Molecules

Hope Molecules are real 😍😍

Exercise Is Medicine—Hope Molecules 🥰🥰🥰
Stanford psychologist, Kelly McGonigal, found a 2016 research paper & discovered the term ‘hope molecules.’ She became fascinated with the concept which led to her writing her book ‘The Joy of Movement’.
Kelly explains:
“Our muscles are like an endocrine organ. When you contract your muscles in any type of movement, they are secreting chemicals into your bloodstream that are really good for every system of your body; they’re great for your heart health, your immune function, and some of them can kill cancer cells. All the stuff we know exercise is good for. But a big part of these proteins and chemicals that are being released by your muscles, which are called myokines, has profound effects on the brain.

You go for a walk, or a run, or you lift weights, your muscles contract, and they secrete these proteins into your bloodstream. They travel to your brain, they cross the blood-brain barrier, and in your brain they can act as an antidepressant, like niacin can. They can make your brain more resilient to stress, they increase motivation, they help you learn from experience, and the only way you get these chemicals is by using your muscles.

It’s part of how we become our best selves. We have to use our muscles. The scientists call them hope molecules.”
- Kelly McGonigal, PhD.

How lovely! 🥰

Here we go again…

The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Long after the death of Joseph Pilates, the exercise program’s magnetic founder, his disciples are battling over his legacy.

But we knew that, didn’t we?

Is Pilates as Good as Everyone Says?
The strength and flexibility workout is having a moment.

Scientific research does support an array of impressive health benefits for Pilates. Studies suggest it may help to improve muscle endurance and flexibility, reduce chronic pain and lessen anxiety and depression.

Who can benefit from Pilates?
The short answer is: everyone. Really. Pilates can be tailored to a spectrum of fitness goals, ages and abilities —professional dancers, athletes, pregnant women, octogenarians looking to improve their balance.

Read full article and it’s worth a read!

Not to mention the rounding of the upper back.

La tête pèse environ 5 kg.
Le cou supporte le poids de la tête qui, selon l'angle de l'inclinaison, augmente. Plus on regarde en bas, plus notre tête pèse. Selon le segment cervical qui prend le poids et le stress, le poids de la tête fluctue à moins de 5 kg, mais si vous le penchez en avant, il pèse de plus en plus. Quand il est plié à 60 degrés, il charge 22-27 kg sur les vertèbres cervicales inférieures et vers le bas dans le thoracique. En effet, toute la colonne vertébrale.
Qui plus est, la pléthore de soutien des tissus mous, des fascias, des muscles, des ligaments et des tendons devient tendue et fatiguée, ce qui accroît la tension sur les articulations et les disques. Si ce n'est pas maintenant, alors en bas de la piste, cela aura un impact sur le cou à mesure qu'il devient plus raide ainsi que sur la probabilité de créer des problèmes ailleurs.
Prenez soin de vous en utilisant des smartphones. Nous sommes totalement absorbés par ce qui se passe et nous ne vérifions pas notre position corporelle et ce que ce petit appareil peut nous faire avec le temps.
Source: health traditions.
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Plain and simple

How’s that for a definition of Pilates? 🎤⬇️

A system of physical and mental exercises to make the human body as it was intended to be, graceful, supple and strong.

Straight from the horse’s mouth.

It’s a system.

Happy 2022

Imagine

Equal Rights for All. 🙌

Dozens got coronavirus from high-intensity workouts in gyms. The CDC warns that masks, better ventilation are a must. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday urged gym users to wear masks during intense workouts — even when socially distanced — and asked gyms to improve ventilation and push for outdoor activities when possible.

I always thought so...

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