Brain Health Guidelines

Are you giving your brain all it needs?

The following are a few examples of some potential activities that may fit in these categories:

STRENGTH TRAINING: Think external weights- bands, kettlebells, dumbbells, cable machines, Pilates equipment, battle ropes, medicine balls.

MINDFUL MOVEMENT: Connects movement to breath, neurological training, body awareness practices. Some examples: Yoga, Pilates, Neurofit (we teach you this at The Brain Health Retreat!), Myofascial practices like MELT Method, The Roll Model, Mogiblity, Egoscue, Gyrokinesis, Somato-movement.

CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING: The goal is a "‘Moderately Vigorous’ pace. Of course, you can get a VO2 test and have an exact measurement of your ideal heart rate zone. But here is an easy way to tell: you should be able to talk or sing, but it will be somewhat difficult to hit every word at a normal pace. Some examples of cardio that will get you there: hiking or wlking with some hills, running, rowing, cycling, swimming, dancing, boxing & HIIT style workouts (love these for the 2 for 1 strength and cardio combo).

ACTIVE REST: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Meditation, Hypnosis, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Breathwork, Bodywork

I encourage you to jot down your favorite forms of movement and mindfulness, and categorize them in the same way. Then review; are there any categories that could use extra attention?