The Benefits of Moving
Daily
Daily
Did you know that
increased physical activity is one of the best predictors of LONG-TERM success
is weight reduction? If you want to keep your weight down and be fit for life,
you’ve got to MOVE DAILY!
increased physical activity is one of the best predictors of LONG-TERM success
is weight reduction? If you want to keep your weight down and be fit for life,
you’ve got to MOVE DAILY!
The benefits
of exercise are many. We are likely aware of what the physical benefits are,
but did you know that exercise actually benefits us on so many more levels?
of exercise are many. We are likely aware of what the physical benefits are,
but did you know that exercise actually benefits us on so many more levels?
Here are the
critical reasons why I want you to MOVE DAILY:
critical reasons why I want you to MOVE DAILY:
· Psychological Benefits – Exercise is
known to increase our serotonin levels, which is the feel-good chemical in our
brain. It can improve our mood, our self-esteem, our body image and our
confidence in our physical abilities.
known to increase our serotonin levels, which is the feel-good chemical in our
brain. It can improve our mood, our self-esteem, our body image and our
confidence in our physical abilities.
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· Work-Related Benefits – According to
the Washington Post, there is a direct link between exercise and
problem-solving capabilities, creativity and planning. Just one workout can
boost higher-order thinking skills, which in turn makes you more productive and
efficient. Exercising your body benefits your brain because of the increased
blood flow.
the Washington Post, there is a direct link between exercise and
problem-solving capabilities, creativity and planning. Just one workout can
boost higher-order thinking skills, which in turn makes you more productive and
efficient. Exercising your body benefits your brain because of the increased
blood flow.
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· Social Benefits –If you are looking to connect with other people, exercise offers
numerous opportunities to do just that! If you are willing to put yourself out
there, there is no doubt that you can find your tribe while exercising. I’ve
been going to the same gym, around the same time, for 5 years now. It starts
slow, you see someone and smile. By the end of the month, you see the same
person 10x and now you know their name, their profession and what exercise they
are really good at! I trained an Obstetrician who has an incredibly busy life.
One of the only “social” times she has with friends is during exercise. So, she
multi-tasks and kills two birds with one stone. Exercise AND a visit! Brilliant.
numerous opportunities to do just that! If you are willing to put yourself out
there, there is no doubt that you can find your tribe while exercising. I’ve
been going to the same gym, around the same time, for 5 years now. It starts
slow, you see someone and smile. By the end of the month, you see the same
person 10x and now you know their name, their profession and what exercise they
are really good at! I trained an Obstetrician who has an incredibly busy life.
One of the only “social” times she has with friends is during exercise. So, she
multi-tasks and kills two birds with one stone. Exercise AND a visit! Brilliant.
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· Physical Benefits –There are so many
here, but to summarize it I will quote from the Canadian Medical Association
Journal, “There is irrefutable evidence of the effectiveness of regular
physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of several chronic
diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension,
obesity, depression and osteoporosis) and premature death.”
here, but to summarize it I will quote from the Canadian Medical Association
Journal, “There is irrefutable evidence of the effectiveness of regular
physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of several chronic
diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension,
obesity, depression and osteoporosis) and premature death.”
Yep.
That’s reason enough for me.
That’s reason enough for me.
