{"id":179,"date":"2024-02-06T11:51:20","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T11:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lecoland.com\/?p=179"},"modified":"2024-02-19T10:28:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:28:02","slug":"making-time-to-relax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/?p=179","title":{"rendered":"The Surprising Secret to Longevity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Boost Your Workouts and Make Them a Habit<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0The Why<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our fast-paced world of strict timelines, responsibilities, and constant connectivity, the concept of relaxation is considered a privilege not a necessity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, research suggests that carving out time to unwind is crucial in promoting longevity and overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits now &#8211; immediate appreciation of current life<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term benefits &#8211; longer, happier life<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0The How<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and boost immune function- contributing to a healthier cardiovascular system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation can trigger the body&#8217;s relaxation response, promoting healing and rejuvenation at the cellular level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chill time to increases life expectancy since it reduces the risk of chronic diseases and promote overall physical health by\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The What to do<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in activities that promote relaxation &#8211; try <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindfulness meditation and <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spend time with nature\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balance between work and leisure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take short breaks throughout the day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prioritise leisure activities, hobbies, and quality time with loved ones<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add an hourly alarm on your phone to do 5 deep breaths<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>30 Second Micro Hack Summary:<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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alt=&#8221;music power&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LECO Featured image template (3)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-43px||20px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-39px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; header_4_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>REVITALISE YOUR WORKOUT WITH THE POWER OF MUSIC <\/b><span class=\"s1\">\ud83c\udfb5<\/span><\/h4>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udfa7 Press Play for Instant Motivation<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span>The psychology behind having a button to press taps into fundamental principles of motivation, reinforcement, and habit formation, making it an effective tool for initiating and sustaining behaviour change. Whether it&#8217;s completing a task, receiving a reward, or simply experiencing a sense of control, the act of pressing a button can have powerful psychological effects. So implement that <\/span>button as the mechanical trigger you need to motivate your workouts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If the music doesn\u2019t prompt you to move, you are ill or there\u2019s something more challenging on your mind that you need to overcome first. Or, the music isn&#8217;t right for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udf08 Creating Your Perfect Playlist:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Invest a bit of time in putting together the right playlist. It must resonate with your taste and energy needs. Do your field research. Shazam your way to working out what tracks give you a boost. As soon as they\u2019ve passed the off-the-sofa test, put them in a list on your music library and give it a recognisable name that you can identify as and when you need it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Want an example playlist to kick you off? Subscribe today and receive your motivational music playlist tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83e\udde0 Music\u2019s Impact on Neurochemistry:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Music directly influences neurochemistry, releasing serotonin, epinephrine, dopamine, and oxytocin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Leveraging dopamine&#8217;s power for rhythm and anticipation\/pleasure will enhance your workout experience, making it much more enjoyable and therefore more likely to repeat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udfb6 Freedom of Choice:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Embrace your unique musical taste \u2013 no judgment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Put on your headphones for complete privacy to enjoy your preferred tracks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Need inspiration? Sample here<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83e\udd4a Boost Your Workout with the Rocky Soundtrack.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Experience that feeling of conviction that only comes from a Rocky ballad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Power up and notice an extra push, higher jumps, and longer or faster runs, all because of those motivational mover tunes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If Rocky isn\u2019t your bag, learn what is. Have Shazam to hand anytime you hear a tune you&#8217;d like to accompany you on your next workout. Before you know it, you&#8217;ll have a list to apply to that next power playlist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Compare previous workouts to see if the music brings that magic for you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udd0a Volume Caution:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pumping loud music might be motivating, but remember to be mindful of your ears. Loud music brings some health risks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThe World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 430 million people worldwide currently have disabling hearing loss. Young people are particularly vulnerable because of their use of personal listening devices (PLDs), such as smartphones, headphones and earbuds, and attendance at loud music venues, amid poor regulatory enforcement.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/company\/newsroom\/1-billion-young-people-potentially-at-risk-of-hearing-loss-from-loud-music\/\">(BMJ)<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Safety First with Headphones:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Be cautious when using headphones in secluded places; prioritise safety, especially during late-night runs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Time Your Music Right:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Use music at a time you know you will be physically and mentally able to commit. Activate your training desire through the music to allow it to become a habit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udcaa The Mu-shin Approach:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Music is crucial to our repetitive drill programmes. It creates an uplifting atmosphere for the practice of physical technique, working to bring about the feeling of power and success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our post-session fitness videos encourage \u2018Playlist Power\u2019 to leverage music\u2019s positive brain-boosting effects on your workouts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83c\udf89 Takeaway Message:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Timing is everything. Let music be your training trigger and guide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jump from the sofa into your running shoes whenever your playlist starts playing! Better still, don\u2019t even get to sofa-stage. Time the music to play first thing in the morning or just as you arrive home from work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Transform your workout experience and hit play to unleash the power of music on your fitness journey. <span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\ude80<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boost Your Workouts and Make Them a Habit\u00a0The Why In our fast-paced world of strict timelines, responsibilities, and constant connectivity, the concept of relaxation is considered a privilege not a necessity.\u00a0 But, research suggests that carving out time to unwind is crucial in promoting longevity and overall well-being.\u00a0 Benefits now &#8211; immediate appreciation of current [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":384,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=179"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":385,"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179\/revisions\/385"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lecoland.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}