People ask me about my treatment plan, and how exercise is a part of it. So, today, I’ve decided to share my top 4 exercise habits you can implement too. My Health And Wellness Program Psychiatric medications have all kinds of side effects. Make sure to discuss these side effects with your doctor or medical…
Lifting weights, or resistance training, is a form of exercise that everyone can benefit from. Personally, I love weightlifting and I make sure to get my workout in each day (with interspersed recovery days, of course). Some benefits associated with lifting weights include (among others): If you are a newbie, you may wonder how to…
*This post contains affiliate links. That means, when you buy something through the link, you are helping to support The Bipolar Battle. It doesn’t cost anything extra for you to do this. Thank you! When I was introduced to weightlifting in high school, I was immediately hooked. Since then, I have lifted pretty consistently –…
There are dozens of common fitness myths. Wherever you look, fads are popping up about this diet or that workout plan. It is overwhelming if you do not know what you are looking for or what you are doing. It is also easy to get lost in the shuffle of information. The fitness industry is…
Bipolar disorder is a chemical illness of the brain. Therefore, medication management should be the foundation of your overall wellness plan. Exercise plays a vital role in this foundation. I use the word “foundation” because all of the coping skills you utilize on a daily basis are the building blocks for your overall treatment plan….
Weight lifting is one of the best forms of exercise to participate in when you live with bipolar disorder. You may have also heard it referred to as weight training or resistance training. Weight lifting is about turning the weak points of our body into strong points. It is about shooting for short-term goals to coincide with your long-term…
By Steve Poehler My favorite sports talk show host, Colin Cowherd, once said: “If yoga was created in the United States, it would be called ‘stretching.’” As a long-time listener of Colin’s show—and a long-time practitioner of yoga—I had a nice chuckle at that comment. Yoga is (wrongfully) perceived sometimes as “just stretching.” While I often…
Steve Poehler—my brother and this week’s guest writer—discusses how running a marathon is doable. You can read more about his background at the end of this article. I’ve always thought that marathon runners are the best athletes in the world. At the very least, they are certainly the top endurance athletes around. (Of course, Iron Man…
For the past couple of weeks, I have had a handful of individuals ask me how I find the ambition to exercise and work out. After all, it can feel overwhelming when you do not have the desire or feel you have the desire to do so. I have struggled to maintain consistency in my workout routine…
I have the distinct honor and pleasure of introducing this week’s guest writer—my brother, Steve Poehler. He discusses working out when you have kids. You can read more about his background after his article. Without further ado, let’s get started… You’ve all probably heard the saying, right? “Having kids changes everything.” That certainly is true,…