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Ep 120: The Mental Health Benefits of Strength, Resistance Training, and Walking
FromWits & Weights | Nutrition, Lifting, Muscle, Metabolism, & Fat Loss
Ep 120: The Mental Health Benefits of Strength, Resistance Training, and Walking
FromWits & Weights | Nutrition, Lifting, Muscle, Metabolism, & Fat Loss
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Nov 7, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Did you know lifting weights and taking regular walks lower stress and build confidence? Today, we are exploring the science-backed mental health benefits of our two favorite ways to move: strength training and walking. If you’ve ever felt anxious, depressed, or just mentally foggy, you’ll want to listen all the way through because even I uncovered some surprisingly powerful links here.There’s incredible research that shows just how much activities like lifting weights and taking regular walks can transform your mood and mental well-being. From lowering stress to building confidence, we’ll examine how strength training and walking can naturally improve mental health. It's not just about getting stronger physically; it's about strengthening your mental fortitude, too. __________Click here to apply for coaching!__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:38] Five-star reviews of the show[3:50] The link between exercise and mental health[5:04] Weightlifting vs. mindfulness[8:25] Grit and resilience[11:05] The benefits of lifting weights on mental health [18:53] The benefits of walking on mental health[25:37] Takeaways[29:00] OutroEpisode resources:Join the Wits & Weights email listInspired by Impact podcast (hosted by Carl J. Berryman) – Apple or Spotify? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail
Released:
Nov 7, 2023
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