MindMate's Exercising Guide
Fitness means having the energy and strength not only to perform physical activity, but also to feel as good as possible. Getting more fit, even if it's just a little, can improve your health!
Super Body Super Brain Exercises
Together with Michael Gonzalez-Wallace and his Super Body Super Brain Program, we provide you with great exercises to not only train your body, but also keep your brain fit!
Please note that we strongly recommend that you consult with your physician before starting any workout.
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Neck ExerciseStand with the towel stretched between your hands, about shoulder width apart: raise the towel overhead and pull it back behind your head until you feel tension, then return to its original position.
Note: This is one rep. Beginners do 15 times. Repeat 3 times. |
I'm a beginner!Ways to make it easier:
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Find out why this workout is good for you!
Neck pain is one of the most feared injuries reaching as many as two-thirds of the population of having some form of serious neck pain at some point in their lives. Stress, anxiety, muscle tightness, cramps and stiffness are minor symptoms that can lead to a more recurrent and serious neck problem. Find out how this exercise will help you to support your neck.
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Hand Eye CoordinationPick up an object such as a ball, hand sack or pillow. Throw the object from the left hand to the right hand. This is one rep. Do it ten times.
Note: You could do it sitting down, leaning against a wall or standing up. |
I'm a beginner!Photo credit: Beth Bischoff
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Make it harder!Photo credit: Beth Bischoff
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Find out why this workout is good for you!
Different studies have shown how improving hand eye coordination, specifically with older adults, will help with developing grey matter.
Have a look at the video below to find out why it can help you!
Have a look at the video below to find out why it can help you!
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Opposite Arm & LegFrom a standing position or holding to a wall. Do an opposite bicep curl and raise the leg at the same time. This is one rep.
Do it ten times. Repeat three times. Note: If holding to a wall. Train the same crossed movement (left arm and right leg whole holding with the right arm) and then change. |
I'm a beginner!Photo credit: Beth Bischoff
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Make it harder!Photo credit: Beth Bischoff
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Find out why this workout is good for you!
- The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice versa!
- When you raise your left arm and right leg up, you are forcing both brain hemispheres to communicate.
Who is Michael?Watch the video and find out about Michael and his fitness programme.
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The PartnershipFind out about our partnership with Super Body Super Brain from Michael himself.
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Healthy body - Healthy brain!Why is exercising important and how is it connected to the brain?
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