Post-workout muscle soreness is common after intense or new exercise, but it doesn’t have to derail your routine. Experts say gentle movements like walking, stretching, swimming, cycling, yoga, foam ...
Progressive muscle relaxation A 2021 study found that progressive muscle relaxation can significantly reduce anxiety levels and sleep quality in individuals with COVID-19. These exercises involve ...
When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...
Mindful breathing can be done almost anywhere and helps calm your mind and body. Body scanning helps you notice how your body feels without trying to change it. The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding exercise helps ...
On a recent episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, fitness instructor Pavel Tsatsouline shared the two things you should do between exercise sets to maximize your gains: walk and shake it off.
Anxiety exercises can help reduce the symptoms of a panic attack or generalized anxiety. For example, slow breathing techniques can increase feelings of comfort and relaxation while reducing anxiety, ...