Evan Kehler, CSCS

Physical Activity Improves Creative Output - Individual creativity is a valued skill, as it drives entrepreneurship and innovation in our world. Creativity is thought to be driven by two cognitive processes: ‘convergent’ and ‘divergent’ thinking. - Some studies have found that physical activity improves these complex cognitive processes.... - There is new scientific research showing that yoga, specifically, helps foster creative energy through the unification of our mind, body, and spirit. - In a recent study, researchers investigated whether a 20-minute hatha yoga program could improve creativity in business management students. - The results: Originality and flexibility (components of divergent thinking) INCREASED in the yoga group. The control group (who did NOT receive the yoga intervention) showed WORSENED scores for divergent thinking and no change in convergent thinking. - The researchers hypothesized that the control group’s divergent thinking scores worsened due to a lack of physical activity during the intervention. - TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: Physical activity, or any activity that breaks up a routine, may help replenish the cognitive reserves necessary for creative output. - How can YOU strategically use physical activity to boost YOUR creativity throughout the day? - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32731011/ - Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER to get more evidence-based resources delivered right to your inbox - link in bio www.CoachKehler.com [email protected] - #creative #creativity #psychology #active #lifestyle #yoga #yogapractice #mentalhealth #fitness #healthylifestyle #health #wellness #workout #exercise #strength #conditioning #coach #coaching #coachkehler

Fitness is not a destination, it’s a way of life. - You get to define it. - One step closer to my goal of 10 pull-ups. ... - What things are important to YOU, and how does exercise and nutrition fit into this? - www.CoachKehler.com [email protected] - #pullups #strength #conditioning #fitness #workout #theroadto10 #letsgo #dowork #makeithappen #goals #motivation #fitfam #coach #coaching #coachkehler

How can you get more activity in throughout your day? Something as simple as choosing to stand instead of sitting has proven to significantly improve overall health. The increase in sedentary behavior seen in modern societies is associated with an increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease. While many people remain technically active, in that they exercise for more than 150 minutes a week, the average person spends almost eight hours sitting each day. ... Can spending some of this time standing instead lower the risk of cardiovascular disease? A recent meta-analysis assessed the effect of replacing sitting with standing on cardiometabolic risk factors. Five of the studies gave sit-stand desks to office workers; the other three used counselling sessions to encourage more standing. The primary outcomes were changes in weight, blood pressure, blood lipids, and glycemic indicators. The interventions resulted in MORE TIME SPENT STANDING in the treatment groups than in the control groups (1.3 hours more on average). Overall, replacing sitting with standing lowered fat mass and fasting blood glucose but did not change the other risk factors. This study underscores the importance of low-level activity (e.g., standing and walking around) throughout the day. Although deliberate exercise such as resistance training, yoga, or running helps you stay healthy, it cannot entirely compensate for whole days spent sitting. If you don’t have a standing desk, simply getting up and stretching or walking every 30 to 60 minutes can be beneficial. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33367205/ - www.CoachKehler.com [email protected] #health #wellness #activity #movement #exercise #workout #heart #hearthealth #cardio #goals #motivation #coach

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