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The Surprising Solution to When Workouts No Longer Bring Joy or Melt Belly Fat
This is what Brian did when his workouts stopped working to rediscover joy, gain a better physique, and have an uplifting mood.
Regular exercise is a powerhouse of benefits for physical and mental health. Many benefits of regular exercise are irrefutable and well-documented.
However, in this story, I want to highlight two key aspects that make exercise remarkable: joy and fat burning.
I explain these two concepts with a relevant and exciting case study, introducing a mature age friend who transformed his dented fitness.
The feeling of accomplishment after an intense and joyful workout, the rush of endorphins, especially adrenalin, and the satisfaction of setting and achieving fitness goals with boosted dopamine and serotonin are potent sources of happiness and abundant energy.
Some people think of exercise primarily as a way to build muscle. It is true. But it is also effective in shedding unwanted body fat. Regular exercise can increase metabolism, burn calories, help us achieve a leaner, more defined, and more toned physique, and, as a bonus, gives us mental clarity.
