Exercise is the foundation for healthy living. Your mind and body depend on exercise, and exercise is imperative to keep those things healthy. When you are finding time for exercise keeping your schedule in mind is key. Know whether you’re more productive in the morning or in the evening and having a backup plan for the days that you can’t quite get in a full workout.
Exercise is not only smart for your heart and weight, but it’s also good for your brain and can make you smarter. Exercise really is for the brain, it affects mood, vitality, alertness, memory, and the feelings of well-being. When you exercise you can think more clearly, perform better, stimulate your nervous system, and function at higher levels. Exercise also helps treat and prevent depression. In a study, people who exercised consistently for four months and then were given Zoloft and exercised for six months, said they preferred to feel they had worked for their improvement rather than have taken a pill.
It’s important to find time to exercise in order to promote a state of well-being. However, the type of exercise you do can make all the difference. Someone who jogs each day or plays sports a couple times a week may actually see the most improvement when they add some yoga to their exercise routine. Doing what you enjoy is most important, if you do what you enjoy you’ll stick with it. If you love the type of exercise you do, you will be more likely to be able to find time for it. Exercise is better and cheaper than any supplement or prescription for your mind and body. Exercise is also the treatment and prevention to many health issues such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Additionally if you want to be a more productive and energetic person, exercise is your answer. Finding time to exercise can start in the morning, setting your alarm for just a little bit earlier can help you get your workout crossed off your to do list early. If you missed your early a.m. workout you could always find some time during your lunch break, using your full 60 minutes of your lunch break go for a walk. Not only will you have checked your workout of your to do list, but also your proven to be more productive during the day. If you can’t step out of the office try doing your workout at work. You can either sit on a stability ball to strengthen your core, or keep dumbbells to exercise at your desk.
If you are a new parent, include your children in your workout as well. Either invest in a jogging stroller or strap them into a carrier and do squats for extra resistance. Additionally, teach children from a young age about the the benefits and fun of yoga. You can set a good example for your kids by exercising with them or including them in your exercise. A good way to ensure that you’re going to find time to exercise is to make an exercise date. Holding yourself accountable with someone else will make you more likely to follow through on your plans to workout.
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