The Benefits of Moving Daily

The Benefits of Moving Daily

Did you know that increased physical activity is one of the best predictors of LONG-TERM success is weight reduction? If you want to keep your weight down and be fit for life, you’ve got to MOVE DAILY!

The benefits of exercise are many. We are likely aware of what the physical benefits are, but did you know that exercise actually benefits us on so many more levels?

Here are the critical reasons why I want you to MOVE DAILY:

·       Psychological Benefits – Exercise is known to increase our serotonin levels, which is the feel-good chemical in our brain. It can improve our mood, our self-esteem, our body image and our confidence in our physical abilities.

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·       Work-Related Benefits – According to the Washington Post, there is a direct link between exercise and problem-solving capabilities, creativity and planning. Just one workout can boost higher-order thinking skills, which in turn makes you more productive and efficient. Exercising your body benefits your brain because of the increased blood flow.

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·       Social Benefits –If you are looking to connect with other people, exercise offers numerous opportunities to do just that! If you are willing to put yourself out there, there is no doubt that you can find your tribe while exercising. I’ve been going to the same gym, around the same time, for 5 years now. It starts slow, you see someone and smile. By the end of the month, you see the same person 10x and now you know their name, their profession and what exercise they are really good at! I trained an Obstetrician who has an incredibly busy life. One of the only “social” times she has with friends is during exercise. So, she multi-tasks and kills two birds with one stone. Exercise AND a visit! Brilliant.

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·       Physical Benefits –There are so many here, but to summarize it I will quote from the Canadian Medical Association Journal, “There is irrefutable evidence of the effectiveness of regular physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of several chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression and osteoporosis) and premature death.”

Yep. That’s reason enough for me.