Today I've decided to reflect on the wonders that a bit of exercise can do to not only your body, but your mind as well.
It's no secret that working out helps achieve and/or maintain a healthy, fit body. Cardiovascular exercise reduces the risk of heart attack and the chance of getting diabetes. And it also helps with weight loss and weight maintenance. But exercise has also been known to help with depression, anxiety and simply stress reduction and management.
For me, running is my way of blowing off steam and stress. I can tune out life's dramas and focus on getting my heart rate up and if I'm running outside, I get to soak up fresh air and my surroundings. School work gets put on hold for a little bit and I actually have found that working out keeps me even more focused on my school work and studying. Sometimes studying too long and too hard can make my performance go down instead of up. So it helps me to take a break and go to the gym and sneak in a little exercise.
Exercise can also help with insomnia. Sometimes when I try to fall asleep, I just can't because my body isn't very tired yet. The only thing is, do not work out too close to bedtime because your body will not wind down as quickly. There's this wonderful thing that happens after exercise known as "runner's high" or a surge of endorphins which makes your brain active. When you work out during the day or early evening, you give your body a chance to blow off stress from work and it gives your brain a chance to relax instead of constantly worrying and hyper-focusing.
Exercise can also help with depression because when you are working out, the exercise stimulates endorphins and you get what is called "runner's high". Basically, you feel very good and happy. :)
Getting your blood to flow quickly and getting your heart rate up regularly can really help with your sense of well-being.
I know that for many people, including me, we often try to find excuses to not exercise. We're tot busy, too tired, and exercise can be boring. You don't have to be a huge gym rat, but it is still very crucial to get your heart rate up regularly and stay in shape. It saves your life! I always try to make sure my workout playlist on my phone is high energy, positive and upbeat and that always helps me stay in the "workout zone" and it really helps make going to the gym so much more enjoyable!
Have a fabulous rest of the week! And don't forget to love your body enough to give it want it needs and wants!
Love and Peace Always!
-Chloe
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