sweatsandthecity | INSTAGRAM | JAN 16

WHY DO WE WORK OUT?!? — Let’s discuss some amazing benefits of working out. We all know by now that exercise does great things for the body - but we often forget about all the benefits outside of the vanity aspect. When you switch from a purely-for-looks mindset, you’ll likely find a lot more success in sticking to a regular workout routine. This is because working out no longer feels like a punishment (it’s actually a GIFT from you to your body) and you’re doing it because it makes YOU. FEEL. GOOD. And that tends to look more like: doing workouts you genuinely enjoy, not over-doing it & honoring rest days. So here goes. Exercise can… — ⚡️IMPROVE SLEEP! ⚡️INCREASE STRENGTH! ⚡️REDUCE STRESS, ANXIETY + DEPRESSION. ⚡️INCREASE YOUR ENERGY LEVELS. ⚡️REDUCE RISK OF DISEASE. (Particularly can help to reduce blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, lower risk of type 2 diabetes & heart disease) ⚡️IMPROVE SKIN, MUSCLE + BONE HEALTH. ⚡️HELP WITH MEMORY. (an increase in heart rate promotes blood flow and more oxygen to your brain!) ⚡️HELP RELIEVE CHRONIC PAIN. ⚡️BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM. ⚡️BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE! — We are all about finding a balance that works for YOU - this means avoiding extremes that are unsustainable/unsafe, or cause you to over-work or injure yourself. This is just as important to keep in mind as all of the above … Sometimes rest is absolutely the healthiest choice (whether for mental or physical reasons). So, keep yourself in check, only you know what’s right for you! What are your thoughts!? xx #ssssweats