Movement for Mind and Body
I used to think of exercise as just for physical health and frankly most of the time just recreation. Little did I know back then it does amazing things for just about every area of your life!
Movement is the ultimate holistic habit. The benefits support each other and multiply! For example, exercise boosts your mood, sleep, focus, and immune function. Plus, it reduces stress, which improves all of those areas even more! 😌
WHOLE BODY-AND-MIND BENEFITS OF EXERCISE✨
Physical
· Immune function: Supports your immune system by increasing blood flow and helping to reduce stress.
· Strength: Can increase muscle strength and overall musculoskeletal health.
· Weight: Burns calories and helps increase metabolism.
· Heart Health: Strengthens the heart and reduces heart disease risk factors.
· Bone Health: Resistance exercises support bone density and strength.
Energy
· Energy Levels: Increases energy levels and reduces fatigue.
· Libido: Improves sex drive.
Mental Health
· Mood: Boosts your happy brain chemistry, increases self-confidence, and reduces mild depression and anxiety.
· Brain Power: Supports more focus, alertness, and cognitive function.
· Sleep: Helps you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly through the night (as long as you don’t exercise intensely before bed).
· Stress Reduction: Fosters relaxation by reducing stress hormones and stimulating endorphin production. 💆♀️
Earlier talked about ways you can get more movement into your days. Our other big tip for you is to use simple strategies to make it a habit!
MAKE IT EASY BY MAKING A HABIT✨
1. Create a routine that makes it easy to get started. It really helps to tag a movement practice onto things you already do daily, like drinking your smoothie.
2. Put all your focus on creating the habit first. Zero in on making your routine automatic. Results will naturally follow, but don’t focus on them yet.
3. Start with a super small activity. It could be as simple as starting or ending your day with a walk around the block.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/rel…/2006/11/061101151005.htm
