AASP

JUNE 26, 2025

It might be the simplest and most direct lever we have to modulate our nervous system. Diaphragmatic breathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system and promotes the “relaxation response” (the opposite of the stress response) - calmness, reduced muscle tension, lower heart rate and respiratory rate. How Does It Work?

Nervous system

Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Physiological Connections A researcher at Columbia University , found direct connections between physical activity and brain health. Skillastics® has multiple solutions to fit your physical activity program needs. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper.

Movement

The Sporting

JULY 28, 2023

All of these processes are physiological in nature, resulting in the achievement of mental calmness and clarity. These effects are the result of regular Kapalbhati practice, as the practice stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing a state of relaxation and calmness. Read more training tips on our fitness blog

Digestive system

First Beat

MARCH 10, 2022

We all know that sleep is an essential piece of everyday life if you want to remain fit and healthy. Sleep plays a vital role in recovery both physiologically and psychologically. I am sure almost all of us have experienced at one time or another how much more difficult even menial tasks can be after a night or two of poor sleep.

Nervous system

PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, nutrition education shouldn’t give a one-size-fits-all prescriptive solution on eating and healthy habits. Food also provides non-energy vitamins and minerals that support essential activities like converting food to energy, developing hormones, supporting the immune and nervous systems, and protecting our body from damage.

Health Education

First Beat

JANUARY 24, 2025

We will dive into the advanced features of these systems, including physiological data management, training load monitoring, and recovery insights, and show how they meet the unique demands of coaches, analysts, and athletes. Among specialized AMS tools, Firstbeat stands out for its focus on accurate physiological data.

Coaching