Functional Movement Training Disciplines
Mind-Body Connection
Most people have heard the term ‘mind-body connection,’ but what does it mean exactly and why is it important to fitness and our overall health and well-being?
In short, the mind-body connection refers to the inextricably linked functions of your brain and body, affecting your mental, emotional, and physical health. In other words, your mental and emotional health affect your physical health and your physical health impacts your emotional and mental health. None of these elements exist in a vacuum. For example, emotions are not only feelings that you think about, but also feel, physically. Just as physical conditions also affect your mental and emotional state.
We know that the human brain works like a central processing unit for the body to perform all of its necessary functions. However, scientific research continues to discover how much power the human brain has to not only command functions, but also to influence functions. How does this relate to fitness? Everyday, we are learning more about the mind-muscle connection and its critical role in building stronger muscles, recruiting proper muscle engagement, expanding muscle groups’ capabilities, increasing performance, improving focus and concentration, and developing stronger mind-body awareness.
At BoldFit, each client will work extensively on the consistent improvement and expansion of mind-body connection. Expect to think about each exercise as much as the physical performance. Prepare to explore many mindfulness techniques to not only increase muscular strength, but also to overcome fears, to break thresholds, to decrease stress levels, to breath more effectively and efficiently, and to find joy in movement.