Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and aerobic exercise training (AET) programs improve health and well-being. Exercise participation has been related to mindfulness and may be altered by MBSR training. This study aimed to compare 8 wk of MBSR, AET, and no-treatment control during the fall season on objectively measured physical activity in healthy adults. Participants (n = 66) wore an...
A Mindfulness-Based Exercise Program (MBEP) includes techniques from the traditional Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and incorporates exercise as a mindfulness technique. The goal of this intervention is to teach individuals how to cope with stressors since high stress levels are associated with disease. During acute stress, the autonomic and neuroendocrine systems play key...