We have all undoubtedly had a science class at some point in our lives. One word in particular that we have more than likely come across is the word equilibrium. Dictionary.com defines equilibrium as: equal balance between any powers, influences, etc. The world is always trying to find that balance and so are our bodies.
Alot of people think that just because they go to the gym to workout and do cardio a few times a week that they are in good shape. However, this only means that they are physically in good shape. In order to really be a healthy individual you need to have the "Complete Package".
The healiest individuals have a balance between the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Most people don't really pay much attention or are even aware of the other factors that impact there health. Physical health is the one seen the most because people can see direct results and measure their progress.
While this might seem off base for Strength and Conditioning Weekly I assure you that it is not. Before an individual can seriously start that rigors that strength and conditioning has on the body they need to be mental ready and understand what they are in for. They have to be prepared and able to handle the emotional ups and downs they will have and when those times get really tough and you hit walls in your workouts and think you won't make it through a little spiritual help is always a good thing.
The take home message from today's blog is that to be the best at any one of these categories, physical, mental, emotional, social, or spiritual health, you need a balance between them. If any one category is left out the circle could crumble.
Alot of people think that just because they go to the gym to workout and do cardio a few times a week that they are in good shape. However, this only means that they are physically in good shape. In order to really be a healthy individual you need to have the "Complete Package".
The healiest individuals have a balance between the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Most people don't really pay much attention or are even aware of the other factors that impact there health. Physical health is the one seen the most because people can see direct results and measure their progress.
While this might seem off base for Strength and Conditioning Weekly I assure you that it is not. Before an individual can seriously start that rigors that strength and conditioning has on the body they need to be mental ready and understand what they are in for. They have to be prepared and able to handle the emotional ups and downs they will have and when those times get really tough and you hit walls in your workouts and think you won't make it through a little spiritual help is always a good thing.
The take home message from today's blog is that to be the best at any one of these categories, physical, mental, emotional, social, or spiritual health, you need a balance between them. If any one category is left out the circle could crumble.
You make a very valid point. Many people just think that being healthy is determined by how well you eat and how physically fit you are. They tend to overlook the mental, emotional, spiritual, and even social aspects of health. If you don't have that balance like you said, thats when people tend to stray away from their healthy diet or their exercise each day becuse it may become too much if they hit barriers. If people find a balance between all of these aspects then they are more likely to succeed.
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