2723: Think Yourself Fit: How Attitude Affects Results by Margo White of Les Mills on Mindset & Physical Fitness

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Episode 2723:

Margo White explores the fascinating connection between mindset and physical fitness, revealing how simply believing you're active can lead to real health benefits. Drawing on studies where participants' perceptions influenced their physical outcomes, the article highlights the power of positive thinking in enhancing fitness results, suggesting that attitude plays a crucial role in our health and well-being.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/fit-planet/fitness/the-placebo-effect/

Quotes to ponder:

"If you feel good, like the hotel room attendants, you are more likely to build on your existing activity level."

"We can think ourselves well and we can think ourselves sick. To a certain extent, it seems, we can also think ourselves fit."

"People with negative attitudes about their physical abilities in particular may ‘get what they pay for’ in the manner of a self-fulfilling prophecy."

Episode references:

Hendrik Mothes' study on physical fitness perceptions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30481497

Study on hotel attendants and fitness mindset: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17425538

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