WHY DO WE WORK OUT?!?
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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…
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⚡️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!
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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