As red blooded, soda drinking, fast food eating, tv rerun marathon watching Americans, we are losing a very important battle.Not against terrorists, not against the economy, but against ourselves, in the form of bulging waistlines. Aside from “looking good”, there are a multitude of other benefits of exercise.Here are 10 good “excuses” to get off your butt.
1. Testosterone
This one is mostly for the gents (sorry ladies) and it applies to weight training. Testosterone is the essence of manhood. When you lift weights and gradually increase the level of resistance, your muscles produce testosterone. This gives you the energy, stamina, and aggressiveness you need to take on the world.
2. Clarity and Concentration
An active body has been linked to an active mind. The more consistently you exercise, the less prone you’ll be to grogginess and lapses in concentration.
3. Reflection
Exercise is a time to let your mind unwind while your body does the work. Strangely, when you stop actively trying to solve a mental challenge, the solution often pops into your head. Exercise is an opportunity for your subconscious mind to put together the pieces.
4. Enjoyment
Working out needn’t be seen as a chore or obligation. There are tons of enjoyable ways to exercise. For example, if you live in a scenic area, going for a run or bike ride along a beautiful route can brighten things up. Other great options include: using exercise as a chance to spend time with friends and family, playing a sport or game, striving to achieve new personal bests, week after week.
5. Cleansing
Have you ever gone a couple weeks without exercise and noticed that you begin to sweat an exorbitant amount? That’s because sweat, along with toxins, tends to build up over time. Sweating regularly through exercises removes these toxins and will help you feel more comfortable.
6. Better Sleep
Studies have shown that exercise improves the quality of sleep, and you need less.
7. Longer Life
When you choose to exercise, you’re making an investment, not just in your present physical appearance, but in the rest of your life. People who exercise regularly live longer and stay healthier into old age. If not for yourself, consider the family members that love and depend on you.
8. Stress Relief
Exercise has also been shown to reduce stress. This is a combined result of the benefits of cleansing, reflection, and a physical outlet for frustration.
9. Superior Strength and Endurance
Being unfit drastically can change the way you could move your body. It can throw off your balance and made everyday tasks more difficult and uncomfortable. By exercising regularly, you’ll be better able to live and act, and in the event of an emergency, seize the moment. CARPE DIEM!
10. Self Confidence
The sum of all these benefits is self confidence. (And, yes, looking good will help here too.) Greater self confidence is drives success, so its value can’t be underestimated. Exercise and fitness are an enormous part of reaching your potential.
The #1 Reason for not exercising is “not enough time”.Do you have a commercial break to spare?Can you cut the phone conversation a little short with Suzy or Phil?
Can you hit the snooze button once?
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Absolute Life MOMs meeting…
Friday, June 19th 11:30am
at EsterShortPark by the clock tower.
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SALMON BBQ
WHO do you know that needs to get their spine checked?
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