Exercise – No Excuses

If exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented say’s Fitness Guru Zayboonisha Mia. Find out how you could benefit from being more physically active.

Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to a healthier heart.

Reality check. Getting and staying fit can be a challenge. For many of us, it’s hard just to get up off the couch. So what’s the secret of people who have managed to make exercise a way of life? No matter how much daydreaming you do, and since your time is valuable, you can’t waste one second on a bad workout – hell, the good ones are tough enough to plan for. Strained reps, poor energy levels, incomplete sets, longer-than-desired workouts and shoddy results can leave you feeling like your time in the gym is all for naught. But there are things you can do before and after you head to the gym to ensure supercharged workouts today, tomorrow and beyond – tips that can improve your efficiency, strength, even your time spent with the iron. If you’re going to schedule your day around the gym, make sure you head in there well-rested, your strength tank topped off and your playlist ready to go.

Mental and Emotional benefits of Exercise

• Sharper memory and thinking.

The same endorphins that make you feel better also help you concentrate and feel mentally sharp for tasks at hand. Exercise also stimulates the growth of new brain cells and helps prevent age-related decline.

• Higher self-esteem.

Regular activity is an investment in your mind, body, and soul. When it becomes habit, it can foster your sense of self-worth and make you feel strong and powerful. You’ll feel better about your appearance and, by meeting even small exercise goals, you’ll feel a sense of achievement.

• Better sleep.

Even short bursts of exercise in the morning or afternoon can help regulate your sleep patterns. If you prefer to exercise at night, relaxing exercises such as yoga or gentle stretching can help promote sleep.

• More energy.

Increasing your heart rate several times a week will give you more get-up-and-go. Start off with just a few minutes of exercise a day, and increase your workout as you feel totally energized.

• Stronger resilience.

When faced with mental or emotional challenges in life, exercise can help you cope in a healthy way, instead of resorting to alcohol, drugs, or other negative behaviours that ultimately only make your symptoms worse. Regular exercise can also help boost your immune system and reduce the impact of stress.

Reaping the mental health benefits of exercise is easier than you think!

Wondering just how active you need to be to get a mental health boost? It’s probably not as much as you think. You don’t need to devote hours out of your busy day, train at the gym, sweat buckets, or run mile after monotonous mile. You can reap all the physical and mental health benefits by starting off with 30-45 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week.

The result? A stronger, fitter body. Now that’s a reality worth reaching for. Incorporate as many of these tips as possible to start maximizing the benefits of your gym time. Make exercise a fun part of your everyday life.

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