Author:
Bolotnykova T. H.,Reznichuk I. A.,Kushnirenko A. O.,Chron A. M.,Stepanchuk V. V.
Abstract
The article examines mental fitness as a modern trend in physical culture. It is noted that "fitness" is the pursuit of optimal quality of life, which includes social, mental, physical and spiritual components. It is determined that mental fitness is a great way to relieve stress, improve not only physical but also mental health, alleviate psychological problems and get rid of many diseases. Mental fitness includes stretching, balancing, breathing, and relaxation exercises. It is emphasized that mental fitness is one of the safest forms of exercise. It includes yoga, Chinese wushu gymnastics and its varieties, stretching, European Pilates, Feldenkrais, Loban, Alexander, Kalan Pinkney (Callonica) and other programs; all of them are largely based on the principles of Eastern health systems. All Eastern systems are characterized by the active involvement of mental activity, concentration, conscious breathing, meditation and relaxation. It is concluded that in order to improve the health and level of physical activity of students of higher educational institutions, it is necessary to use popular areas of mental fitness - Pilates and fitness yoga, which are valuable in the field of physical training.
Publisher
National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
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