Wellbeing Is a Matter of Mind, Body, Spirit, and Personal Training

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of Michigan Mobile PT ( 11-Dec-2012 )

Health is so much more than just eating right. It is a lifelong journey to attaining and maintaining overall wellness. It requires consistent nourishment of mind, body, and spirit. This is the ultimate well-rounded approach to health and wellness and is your best bet to increasing longevity, staying healthy, and maintaining a clear and active mind. In Birmingham, personal training and wellness experts are ready and available to help you construct and stick to the plan that will work best with your body and your schedule. Other resources such as magazines and websites will give you a plethora of how-to articles and tips, but consider these universal basics.

Mind

When people think of health and fitness, taking care of the mind isn’t the first thing they envision. Many people seek physical fitness in order to improve their appearance. This can be a dangerous and addictive approach, because the aesthetic cravings are often insatiable, a situation unhealthy for the mind. Instead, focus on how you want to feel and function. Exercising well can calm the mind and release tension if you will allow it. But mental wellbeing doesn’t stop there. Exercising physically will awaken the mind, eating well will provide the nutrients to keep it clear, but be sure to also challenge the mind with puzzles and memorization. This will improve memory and information retention.

Body

With your mind in the right place, your body will naturally respond favorably. It will more easily release tension and work for, rather than against you. In order for your body to work to the best of its individual abilities, be kind to it. Fill it with water and with foods that benefit it, avoiding foods and substances that harm the body. Work towards functionality and wellness rather than a particular size or shape. In Birmingham, personal trainers are a wonderful third-party resource to help you discover which exercising and eating habits will work best for you.

Spirit

A healthy mind and body are important, but it is also important to give due diligence to the spirit. A person has a physical brain and a physical body to care for, but don’t take the spirit for granted. It too must be cared for. Take time to ponder in a quiet place, devoid of technology. Separate yourself for a moment from the worries and cares of the world and get in touch with your core self. In Birmingham, personal training may be of assistance in this, helping establish methods or practices, but your best bet is to set aside alone time to be with your mind and body and soak in your newfound wellbeing.

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