Research suggests that exercise that includes strategically timed introspective moments is powerful in boosting your mood, improving your enjoyment of the workout—even making your brain healthier. Whether it’s choosing an inspirational playlist to listen to while lifting weights, reflecting on gratitude while hiking or injecting your run with positive self-talk, there’s a good reason mind and body co-exist more often in current workout trends. However, adding a mindfulness component to a fitness practice is more than a buzzy trend. It’s a game changer
