Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates said, “Walks are a man’s best medicine,” — and it turns out, he was right! We now know that when we exercise, our bodies release a cocktail of feel-good chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins.
Once that feel-good cocktail gets going, you may also experience:
- Less anxiety
- Reduced symptoms of depression
- Feelings of relaxation
- Creative solutions
- Better focus
Just to name a few incredible benefits.
It doesn’t matter if you’re kickboxing, dancing, running on the treadmill or lifting weights… Movement is like pressing your brain’s “refresh” button when you need a mental and emotional reboot.
It’s easier said than done… But once you get going, the benefits are undeniable.
Need help getting started?
Here are a few tips:
- Start small.
Instead of committing to an hour-long workout, try a 10-minute walk. - Find what you enjoy.
Don’t like lifting weights? Then don’t start there! Try yoga, a hike, dance — as long as you’re up and moving, it counts! - Focus on how you feel.
If you tend to look for physical results immediately after you start a new workout habit, focus on the mental and emotional results instead. Noticing how much better you feel can make it easier to want to stick with it!
REFERENCE:
https://neurosciencenews.com/fitness-neuroscience-23228
