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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently. But when we incorporate group activities, other softer skills are enhanced as well that lead to psychological benefits.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Daily water losses also occur from respiration, urination, and bowel movements. Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Sweat, particularly during physical exercise and exposure to hot weather, is the largest source of electrolyte and water loss.

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Variations of Yoga: 5 Different Types of Yoga Explained

The Sporting

Different bodybuilders and athletes can take use this yoga type to get more muscle mass – all the major muscle groups of the body are stimulated in such a yoga, which helps in the flow of a continuous movement and in creating a balance.

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How To Practice Visualization Meditation With Students

PLT4M

Visualization is so powerful because our body, brain, and nervous system don’t know the difference between real life and our imagination. Therefore, if we can practice visualization meditation, then we have primed our body, brain, and nervous system to be ready for the real thing when it happens.

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Using Your Eyes to Conquer Mental Blocks

AASP

In theory, if you train hard physically, get adequate recovery, and psychologically prepare yourself for competition, then the results should come. These muscle contractions usually occur randomly and can be generalized or occur in a specific body part during performance movements. H., & Fisher, L. </p>

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Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Teen Health 101

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. Mindful movement is also a helpful distraction from anxiety and helps one become more present. “In By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer. Link to cover image: , [link].