Does the lockdown have you seeing blue? Let’s face it – indoors or not, we all have a day now and then when we feel a little down in the dumps. That’s perfectly normal. But if those feelings start interfering with our daily lives and ability to function productively, there may be cause for concern – especially for women.
According to MentalHealth.org, women are more likely than men to have common mental health problems, such as depression, and are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders. The reasons for this still aren’t clear, but it does raise a red flag cautioning us to listen to our bodies and take action to guard against or fight depression. Inactivity can, of course, result in obesity. At the same time, prolonged or frequent social isolation provides a ripe environment for the development of depression.
Because of this and so much more we invite you to take part in our online workouts, or even to make sure you go for a gentle walk every day. Keeping active, especially during stressful times, can lead you to a clearer state of mind.
Depression and obesity
You may not be surprised to hear that researchers have discovered that depression and obesity can go hand-in-hand. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 43 per cent of adults with depression are obese. Depression and anxiety can both be associated with overeating, poor food choices, and a more sedentary lifestyle. Over time, weight gain may eventually lead to obesity.
Modern lifestyles have hijacked our previous tendency to remain active. Television and the internet now occupy a great deal of our time and unfortunately, perpetuate a sedentary and socially-isolated lifestyle. We also, the current situation we all live in might be preventing you from exercising.
The good news
Fortunately, depression can be treated successfully. Along with medication and psychotherapy, exercise can be a critical part of this prescription. It not only burns calories which helps you to lose weight; it is an excellent defence against stress, which is also associated with depression. And if that’s not enough to get us up and moving, exercising also makes us feel better about ourselves, improving our self-esteem.
The culture of Curves provides more than just a way for women to burn calories. Its supportive, interactive environment allows members to relax and be part of a community that naturally helps relieve stress and feelings of isolation. By design, the Curves circuit encourages interaction in an upbeat and positive way.
It’s a place where members care about and support one another…a resource to help members get healthy and stay healthy, both physically and emotionally.
If you are interested in knowing more about Curves, and how we can help you achieve your health goals visit one of our clubs online
Je, kufungwa kwa nyumba kumekufanya uone rangi ya bluu? Hebu tukabiliane na hilo ndani ya nyumba au la, sisi sote tuna siku sasa na kisha wakati tunahisi kidogo chini katika dumps. Hilo ni jambo la kawaida kabisa. Lakini ikiwa hisia hizo huanza kuingilia maisha yetu ya kila siku na uwezo wetu wa kufanya kazi kwa matokeo, huenda kukawa na sababu ya kuwa na wasiwasi - hasa kwa wanawake. Kulingana na MentalHealth.org, wanawake wana uwezekano mkubwa zaidi kuliko wanaume kuwa na matatizo ya kawaida ya afya ya akili, kama vile kushuka moyo, na karibu mara mbili ya uwezekano wa kugunduliwa kuwa na matatizo ya wasiwasi. Sababu za hali hii bado hazijulikani, lakini ni ishara ya kuonya kwamba tunapaswa kusikiliza mwili wetu na kuchukua hatua za kujilinda au kupambana na mshuko wa moyo. Bila shaka, kutofanya kazi kunaweza kusababisha kunenepa kupita kiasi. Wakati huohuo, kujitenga na watu kwa muda mrefu au mara nyingi huandaa mazingira mazuri ya kuambukizwa mshuko wa moyo. Kwa sababu hii na zaidi, tunakualika kushiriki katika mazoezi yetu ya mtandaoni, au hata kuhakikisha kwamba unaenda kutembea kila siku. Kuwa na shughuli nyingi, hasa wakati wa mkazo, kunaweza kukusaidia kuwa na akili iliyo wazi. Ugonjwa wa kushuka moyo na unene wa kupita kiasi Huenda usishangazwe kusikia kwamba watafiti wamegundua kwamba kushuka moyo na unene wa kupita kiasi vinaweza kuhusiana. Kulingana na Kituo cha Kudhibiti na Kuzuia Magonjwa (CDC), karibu asilimia 43 ya watu wazima walio na mshuko wa moyo ni wanene kupita kiasi. Mshuko wa moyo na wasiwasi waweza kuhusishwa na kula kupita kiasi, kuchagua vyakula vibaya, na mtindo wa maisha usio na shughuli nyingi. Baada ya muda, kuongezeka kwa uzito kwaweza kuongoza kwenye kunenepa kupita kiasi. Mtindo wa maisha wa kisasa umepunguza mwelekeo wetu wa zamani wa kuwa wenye bidii. Televisheni na mtandao sasa huchukua muda wetu mwingi na kwa bahati mbaya, huendeleza mtindo wa maisha wa kukaa na kutengwa na jamii. Kwa sababu ya hali ya sasa ambayo tunaishi, huenda ikawa inakuzuia kufanya mazoezi. Habari njema ni kwamba, ugonjwa wa kushuka moyo unaweza kutibiwa. Pamoja na dawa na matibabu ya kisaikolojia, mazoezi ya mwili yanaweza kuwa sehemu muhimu ya dawa hii. Si tu kuchoma kalori ambayo husaidia kupoteza uzito, lakini pia ni ulinzi bora dhidi ya mkazo, ambayo pia ni kuhusishwa na unyogovu. Na kama hiyo haitoshi kutufanya tusimame na kuhamia, kufanya mazoezi pia hutufanya tujisikie vizuri kuhusu sisi wenyewe, kuboresha kujithamini kwetu. Utamaduni wa Curves hutoa zaidi ya njia tu kwa ajili ya wanawake kuchoma kalori. Mazingira yake ya kuunga mkono, ya maingiliano inaruhusu wanachama kupumzika na kuwa sehemu ya jamii ambayo kwa kawaida husaidia kupunguza mkazo na hisia za kutengwa. Kwa muundo, mzunguko wa Curves hutia moyo mwingiliano kwa njia yenye furaha na chanya. Ni mahali ambapo wanachama hujali na kuunga mkono kila mmoja... rasilimali ya kusaidia wanachama kupata afya na kukaa afya, wote kimwili na kihisia. Kama una nia ya kujua zaidi kuhusu Curves, na jinsi tunaweza kukusaidia kufikia malengo yako ya afya kutembelea moja ya vilabu vyetu online