Beyond the Weights: A Holistic Approach to Strength and Wellness.
Beyond the Weights: A Holistic Approach to Strength and Wellness. When someone mentions strength, most likely the immediate image that comes to mind is that of either a very muscular man lifting very heavy weights in a gym or perhaps an athletic person running fast on a track. Although fitness is vital, actual strength is multi-factorial in that it does not only rely on muscles. It entails our psychological, emotional, and even spiritual wellness. This point of the article will discuss the interrelationship between strength and wellness and as well examine how different aspects of lives contribute to wellness. 1.Understanding Holistic Wellness; Considered from the viewpoint of holistic wellness, the focus shifts from only parts to the entire person. It is appreciating how some aspects of our existence, the body, and the mind, and even the spirit work together. For instance, stress or anxiety presents physical bodily symptoms that cause tiredness or an unwillingness to move. This i...