Monthly Archive:: December 2020
30 Dec 2020
How EQ Can Help Us Thrive as Athletes
Original article posted on www.colombocycles.wordpress.com by Ridmi Dewage on the 10th of September, 2020. Focus of mind is key to attuning many aspects in life; whether it is to channel profound values or perceive our surrounding, honing mental focus is an important skill to acquire to live life at its best form. For years mindfulness
22 Dec 2020
Video: How Meditation Can Change Your Life and Mind
“I think we’re looking at meditation as the next big public health revolution,” says ABC News anchor Dan Harris. “Meditation is going to join the pantheon of no-brainers like exercise, brushing your teeth and taking the meds that your doctor prescribes to you.” In this video, professors, neuroscientists, psychologists, composers, authors, and a former Buddhist
16 Dec 2020
Boost Immunity, Go Outdoors!
A walk in the woods might just be what the doctor of the future may prescribe to you! Yes, there’s now plenty of documented evidence on the mental and physiological benefits of going outdoors. According to a recent study, just one weekend in the woods will automatically reset your inner clock (or circadian rhythm) which
11 Dec 2020
Post-Pandemic: Changing the Way We View Fitness in Sri Lanka
(This article is contributed by Talavou Alalima – Founder and Chairman of Power World Gyms and creator of the Proxone app) We see quite a lot of people talking about various topics related to fitness. Despite the many technological responses and awareness, there are no sufficient innovative solutions that have an absolute impact on the
07 Dec 2020
How Does Exercise Affect Immunity?
Low and moderate-intensity exercise naturally lowers cortisol levels and helps with immune function. Our immune system is designed to fight off infection and disease, and the most effective mechanisms of the innate response against viral infections are done by the activation of natural killer (NK) cells. These NK cells are known to be triggered during
04 Dec 2020
Khalid’s Post Lockdown Ironman 70.3
Worried things didn’t pan out your way? There’s never an excuse to quit your goals, as inspiring Khalid Oshman proves us yet again… After another month of lock-down, Khalid decided to challenge himself by running an IRONMAN70.3 which involves 1.9 km cycling, 90 km running and 21 km swimming! Khalid was to participate at IRONMAN70.3
01 Dec 2020
Video: How to Make Yourself Immune to Pain
Completing over 50 endurance races, David Goggins has lived through the unthinkable to strengthen his mind and body. He reveals his belief in the dark power of suffering to transform in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu…