[matwood]

Completely agree that in no way would this be a replacement for actual fitness.

The point that the mental state of mind has some impact on fitness is important though. First, it makes sense if you think about it because we know mental stress definitely causes unhealthy physical states.

Second, a healthy mental state leads to working out which leads to more fitness and healthier mental state, etc... It's a healthy cycle that is all connected, and for many people that first healthy mental state is the hardest part to change.

[ordinaryperson]

Agreed. It has an impact. And it helps you break through walls in training.

But I think the authors of this article, who cite a previous study got a little carried away. They cite a paper where researchers measured cleaning ladies after 4 weeks? You're not going from zero to hero in 4 weeks.

How they ate over that period probably had a far larger effect on their overall health than mental positivity.

[appleiigs]

And the lecture probably got them to be more health conscious over that period.

[titzer]

> The point that the mental state of mind has some impact on fitness

I don't think the study actually supports this; more likely mental state impacts stress hormone levels which change blood pressure, heart rate, and immune system activity. That is not the same as physical fitness.