Have you ever thought or felt, "If exercise were a pill, it would be the most cost-effective drug ever invented." When we sit on the couch, being sedentary, we feel tired and/or a little foggy-brained. Once we get up, though, we start to feel better, proving we are not created to be sedentary.
Do you have to go to the gym to get results? NOT at all! I just want to encourage you to just move! Whether it's going to the gym, riding a bike, playing sports, or working out in your living room, the sacrifice of exercise is minimal compared to its benefits!
Not only does exercise benefit your physical body, but it also has great benefits for you mind. It has been proven that physical activity can help combat depression and mental fog, relieve stress, and improve body image, and self-esteem.
Don't limit yourself to one type of exercise. There are different types that you should consider. Here are some options:
- Cardio - this is getting your heart rate up
- Interval Training - a high intensity workout that includes focused and intense lifting that keeps heart rate pumping, then followed by a short break to slow your heart down.
- Crossfit - workout that combines cardio, weights, gymnastics, and core training
- Swimming - great way to add cardio - even muscle tone - to your body. It is also helpful that it's non-weight bearing to help with joints
- Stretching - this is crucial for your body as it starts the flow of blood to your muscles, which will help you move better
- Pilates and Yoga - this is a great way to stretch and tone your muscles. Take the eastern religious aspect out of yoga and replace with focusing on the Word of God. Pilates focuses and challenges your core while also working other parts of your body.
JUST DO IT!
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