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Exploring the Health Benefits of Gardening: Gardening offers numerous health benefits including vitamin D production, physiological boost, and personal growth
Gardening is not only a rewarding experience, but also beneficial for your health. Beyond the obvious advantage of growing your own food, gardening offers numerous health perks. These include the production of vitamin D from sun exposure, which we've discussed extensively on this podcast. Gardening also provides a physiological boost, making it an excellent addition to your fitness routine. Remember, thank you for tuning in to the Addicted to Fitness podcast. We appreciate your support and encourage you to leave a review. This week, we're diving deeper into the health benefits of gardening. Hosts Nick and Shannon Birch share their personal fitness journeys and emphasize the importance of staying committed to your health goals. Nick had a productive week, managing to squeeze in Jiu Jitsu, strength training, and even some cardio at the gym and on the Stairmaster. So, let's get growing – both in the garden and in our health!
Regaining lost weightlifting skills: With consistent practice, weightlifting skills and muscle memory can be regained, despite a long break. Proper hand positioning is crucial, especially for those with wrist issues.
Even after a long break from regular weightlifting, the skills and muscle memory can be regained with consistent practice. The speaker shared their experience of struggling to get back into their training routine after a poor sleep week, but with the guidance of a trainer, they were able to work with heavier weights and rediscover their grip and squatting technique. The importance of proper hand positioning in exercises like front squats was emphasized, especially for those with wrist issues. Overall, the conversation underscores the importance of persistence and patience in regaining fitness and strength, even after an extended absence.
Gardening as Effective Form of Exercise and Health Booster: Gardening enhances strength, flexibility, mental health, reduces stress, and aids muscle growth and repair with the help of amino company's heel supplement.
Gardening can be an effective form of exercise and has numerous health benefits beyond growing your own food. The speaker shared her personal experience of recovering from an injury and finding relief through gardening. She also highlighted the scientifically proven benefits of using the amino company's heel supplement to aid in muscle growth and repair, which has allowed her to increase her exercise intensity. The speaker emphasized the importance of testing and approving products before recommending them, and expressed her excitement about partnering with the amino company. She then transitioned into discussing the health benefits of gardening, including its ability to improve strength, flexibility, and mental health, as well as reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Gardening for mental and physical health: Gardening boosts mental health, produces vitamin D, offers moderate exercise, aids in weight management, and promotes better sleep.
Gardening not only provides mental health benefits but also offers numerous physical advantages. Exposure to sunlight while gardening leads to the production of vitamin D, which is crucial for immune system, bone health, and can help reduce the risk of certain cancers, multiple sclerosis, and even dementia. Gardening is considered light to moderate exercise by the CDC, and activities like pruning, weeding, and flipping heavy objects can even be classified as vigorous exercise, leading to an increased heart rate and burning calories. Gardening also helps offset age-related weight gain and childhood obesity, and people who garden report getting an average of 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Despite the challenges, such as sun exposure, bugs, and physically demanding tasks, the benefits of gardening make it worth the effort.
Gardening benefits cognitive function and mental health: Gardening increases brain nerve growth factors, improves mental health for older adults, and provides immediate gratification and mood boost
Gardening has been found to have numerous benefits for cognitive function and mental health, particularly for older adults. Studies have shown that gardening can increase brain nerve growth factors associated with memory in people with dementia, and horticulture therapy has been effective in improving mental health. Gardening also provides immediate gratification and can be a mood booster, with research showing that people with depression experience significant improvements in mental health after participating in gardening interventions for 12 weeks. The simple act of gardening, whether it's raking, planting, or weeding, can bring a sense of satisfaction and pleasure, much like the happiness experienced by the fur trappers in the documentary "Happy People," who found contentment in their simple, objective-driven lives.
Connecting with nature through gardening: Gardening offers physical and mental benefits, including stress relief, creativity, satisfaction, and even addiction recovery, by grounding us in nature and allowing us to connect with the earth and its life force.
Engaging with nature through activities like gardening can have profound benefits for both physical and mental well-being. Gardening provides a sense of grounding and connection to the natural world, which can be particularly important for those experiencing stress, anxiety, or feelings of disconnection. This grounding effect can be attributed to the physical act of connecting with the earth, as well as the energetic and instinctual desire to reconnect with the basic life force that powers all living things. Additionally, gardening can serve as a therapeutic outlet, offering opportunities for creativity, satisfaction, and even frustration, while teaching valuable lessons about letting go and accepting the natural world's unpredictability. Furthermore, research suggests that gardening can be an effective tool for recovering from addiction, highlighting its potential as a powerful tool for promoting overall health and well-being.
Gardening: Healing and Helping the Environment: Gardening promotes mental well-being and reduces reliance on plastic containers, minimizes food waste, and encourages sustainable practices. It's more effective than art therapy in rehab programs due to its therapeutic benefits.
Gardening not only has therapeutic effects for individuals recovering from addiction by teaching them about impermanence and lack of control, but it also benefits the environment by reducing reliance on plastic containers, minimizing food waste, and promoting sustainable practices. Gardening provides a sense of empowerment and agency, allowing individuals to contribute positively to the environment and alleviate feelings of helplessness in the face of environmental degradation. Additionally, the study mentioned suggests that gardening may be more effective than art therapy in rehabilitation programs due to its therapeutic benefits.
Gardening as a tool for empowerment and self-improvement: Gardening offers numerous mental and physical health benefits, is accessible in various forms, and is a powerful tool for self-improvement and community empowerment
Gardening can be a powerful tool for empowerment and self-improvement, especially for communities that have faced prejudice and persecution. This practice, which can be adapted to various lifestyles and spaces, offers numerous health benefits, both mental and physical. With the increasing popularity of community gardens, rooftop gardens, and hydroponic systems, gardening is more accessible than ever, even for those living in urban areas or small spaces. Resources for learning about gardening, from Instagram and TikTok influencers to permaculture experts, are abundant. Embrace the joy and rewards of gardening, whether you're starting with a single herb on your windowsill or tending to a large outdoor plot. The benefits are worth the effort. Additionally, both the speaker and I share excitement about our personal achievements this week. I am proud to announce that I have completed one certification on my path to becoming a well-being coach through the Chopra Institute. The speaker, who is also an Ayurvedic health coach, is on a similar journey, having already earned one certification and working towards additional ones. Our shared passion for personal growth and well-being is a testament to the transformative power of learning and self-improvement.
Exploring the Journey of Meditation Coach Certification and Power Training for Athletes: Meditation coach certification and power training for athletes require dedication and understanding of different stages for optimal results. Use customized workout plans from Tampa Strength app for overall fitness.
Certification programs, whether it's for meditation coaching or golf fitness, require dedication and time. The speaker in this discussion is nearing completion of her meditation coach certification after eight months, and she's also recently passed the test for her TPI Power Level 2 program. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the different stages of power training for athletes, especially when it comes to children and adolescents. The speaker plans to use this new knowledge to help her clients, many of whom are young golfers, at Tampa Strength. For those interested in fitness, regardless of whether they're golfers or not, the ATF podcast offers customized workout plans via the Tampa Strength app. The discussion also highlights the importance of staying active and engaging in activities like gardening or hugging trees for overall well-being.
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