Category: Mind and Body
Evidence of the relationship between mind and body has significant treatment ramifications within both medical and psychological health arenas and, by extension, within the exercise science and fitness industries. This holistic conceptualization of health and wellness has impacted industry trends, training of fitness professionals, and, importantly, expectations of consumers.
Continually developing research base supports a reciprocal relationship between mental and physical health .
This mind and body relationship, the interconnections between psychological processes and physiological processes, can be conceptualized as bidirectional, indicating that our thoughts and feelings influence what goes on inside our bodies, creating physical changes that influence health.