Ever wish you had a magic button that you could press to instantly boost your mood?
What if I told you that button exists, and it's within your reach right now?
Say hello to your new best friend – Exercise!
Exercise isn't just for fitness. It's an all-natural mood booster that can significantly improve your happiness factor.
Here's why:
1. Natural Mood Enhancer: Exercise stimulates your brain to produce more mood-enhancing hormones like serotonin and norepinephrine, which can help relieve feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress. Exercise can also result in better and deeper sleep. Getting enough and good sleep gives the body the ability to deal with and regulate the feelings of depression, anxiety and stress.
2. Endorphin Release: When you break a sweat, your body pumps out endorphins, which can help produce positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain. This feeling is often referred to as a runner’s high, however running is not required to obtain this feeling. A hike or a dance class can cause the production of the same endorphins.
3. Stress Reducer: It helps your brain cope better with stress by causing positive changes in the areas that regulate stress and anxiety. Plus, moving your muscles can help release tension that has been building up all day!
4. No Intensity Needed: You don’t need to run hill sprints or bench-press your body weight to get these benefits. It's not about how hard you push yourself; it's about moving and getting active. Studies have shown that doing a low or moderate activity is enough to trigger your mood change. Start with 30 minutes of an exercise such as a brisk walk, swimming, or a bike ride. Some movement is better than no movement.
Even just a few minutes of physical activity can make a difference.
In fact, studies have shown regular exercisers who completely stopped their workouts had a significant increase in symptoms of depression and anxiety.
This shows that even short periods of physical inactivity can impact your mood.
Ready to inject some joy into your routine?
Nowadays it's hard to know what program is right for you. Rather than starting a program with no direction, consider a program tailored for you, no matter where you are in your fitness journey. At Recoup, we make sure your fitness journey is a happy one. Click here to learn more and schedule your free consultation.
