Mental Fiitness
What are 3 symptoms that mental fitness can reduce?
Anxiety and Depression and Stress
( extra pts for reduces risk of mental decline )
What does taking 2 inhales and 1 exhale do?
Bring the mind and body to its most relaxed state
( extra pts for saying its the quickest way)
What does stress relif?
( from the video )
stress
When anxious thoughts begin to race,
I help you slow and find your pace.
Not from books or therapy's chair,
But in your lungs and open air.
What am I?
Cardio exercise (or Running)
20 jumping jacks
What are at least 3 symptoms that can be improved by mental fitness?
self-esteem
cognitive function
boosts memory
improves focus and concentration
problem solving skills
emotional regulation
mood
enhances learning and brain flexibility
Name at least 3 benifits of breathing excerisices
Improves Focus
Calms Nervous System
Improves Sleep
Lowers Heart Rate
Helps Manage Anger
Improves Mood
Reduces Muscle Tension
Lowers Heart Rate
Supports mindfulness
How many subjects did we talk about how physical fitness can help your mental state?
10
I’m a friend to sleep and stress,
Helping your mind feel weightless.
I don’t speak, yet I restore,
Peace inside, and so much more.
What am I?
Regular physical activity
puzzles, word games, memory games
What breathing pattern is the quickest way to relax the body and mind?
2 inhales 1 long exhale
What are at least 5 of the subjects we talked about that physical fitness can benefit you mental health?
Reduces Stress
Boosts Mood
Improves Sleep
Fight Anxiety and Depression
Enhances Self-Esteem
Boosts Energy
Improves Brain Function
Provides a Sense of Routines
Builds Social Interactions
Builds Resileance
You might feel down or full of doubt,
But I can help you work it out.
Endorphins rise when I begin,
Lifting your mood from deep within.
What am I?
Exercise (or Working out)
15 push ups
Whats an excersice you can do to support emotional reggulation?
meditation
2 inhales and 1 long exhale bring what to baseline?
Autonomic Arousal
How can physical fitness improve brain function?
EXERCISE INCREASES BLOOD FLOW TO THE BRAIN INCREASING MEMORY AND FOCUS
They come out at night without being called, and are lost in the day without being stolen. What are they?
the stars
run in place for the rest of the presentation
What are at least 3 of the 9 subjects we talked about that can benifit your mentall health.
Boosts memory
improves focus and concentration
reduces risk of mental decline
increases problem solving skills
lowers stress
builds self cofidence
supports emotional regulation
boosts mood
enhances learning and brain flexibility
You and your whole group has to come up here and show us the breathing excersise
1.Breathe in slowly and deeply, pushing your stomach out so that your diaphragm is put to maximal use.
2.Next your going to want to hold your breath for 20-30 secs
3.Then your going to Exhale slowly and try to be relaxed as much as you can
4.Last your going to Repeat the entire sequence five 2 times, concentrating on breathing deeply and slowly.
How can physical fitness benefit your mood?
EXERCISE RELEASES ENDORPHINS ( NATURAL MOOD BOOSTERS )
What can go through glass without breaking it?
light
25 burpees