Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Women's Fitness

    MIND on the RUN

    Apr 16, 2020 3 minutes
    WORDS: Sarah Sellens

    Mindful movement – aka tuning into your thoughts and surroundings as you exercise – is the workout of the moment. The latest science reports that its benefits include less stress and anxiety, as well as improved sleep, mood and general wellbeing. It’s already taken the world by storm, with the NHS recommending mindfulness practices such as yoga and t’ai chi for mental wellbeing. And now running boasts its own path to mindfulness through the increasingly popular form of mindful running. ‘The levels of). ‘Mindful running can be a great way to combat this because it enables you to put worries aside, disconnect from anxiety and revel in some “me-time”. It also encourages you to pay attention to your training and learn how to be more focused.’ Which, in turn, could translate to better running economy and faster times. How’s that for an added bonus?

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Women's Fitness

    Women's Fitness6 min read
    BREATHE WELL Be well
    At any given time, the breath has an amazing capacity to respond to and support our changing needs immediately. When we hear soothing music, see someone we love or a beautiful landscape, our breathing responds by softening and deepening. If we hear s
    Women's Fitness2 min read
    Sleep Like A Champion
    Sleep, often considered the elixir of life, plays a crucial role in our overall wellbeing. Yet, in a world that is constantly buzzing with activity and demands, sleep is often the first thing to suffer – but not when you have the right mattress! Reco
    Women's Fitness5 min read
    Movement For Menopause
    Are you prepared for the menopause? Or even perimenopause, for that matter? At 45 years old, I’d always imagined both were something I’d be dealing with in the distant future. But the reality was I’d been experiencing horrendous adult acne for a coup

    Related