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Resiliency: Exercise, Nutrition, and Physical Health

This guide provides resources about exercising and physical health's effect on mental health.

The Correlations Between Fitness and Mental Health | Solomon Jackman | TEDxYouth@LPCI

What is the fascinating connection between mental health and fitness? In his speech, Solomon Jackman shares the tumultuous fitness journey on which he has embarked over the last few months. Throughout the reps he’s completed, he has become more aware of the correlation between mental health and fitness and believes that the journey of self-improvement begins with putting mind over matter. 

TEDx Talks. (2023, June 12). The correlations between fitness and mental H=health | Solomon Jackman | TEDxYouth@LPCI [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/QgM1SatFFgc?si=wLl5KEj5_r9sJR9n

The Power of Reframing Exercise as Self-Care | Mike Stanlaw | TEDxBayonne

Did you know that 95% of people do not get the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity daily? This means that this percentage of people are not only neglecting their physical health, but they are also neglecting their mental well being. In this TEDx Talk, Mike Stanlaw goes into the benefits of re-framing and re-thinking exercise as self-care, which is the primary way we need to view fitness. By taking care of ourselves, we will be better for ourselves and for all of those around us.

TEDx Talks. (2022, June 13). The power of reframing exercise as self-care | Mike Stanlaw | TEDxBayonne [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Gg6ct9N1vfQ?si=LFNaPHebU_w-8ZN8

 

Power of Fitness | Vincent Lam | TEDxRanneySchool

Why exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Vincent Lam has had a passion for fitness for as long as he can remember. His goal is to help people restore, maintain, and promote quality of life and optimal physical function. He is devoted to helping others achieve their fitness goals. He graduated from Penn State with a B.S. in kinesiology and is also a certified personal trainer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. 

TEDx Talks. (2018, May 9). Power of fitness | Vincent Lam | TEDxRanneySchool [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/37UhELFvPec?si=yC2lXhg5_Nn-zwug