#MondayMotivation

8 Reasons Why You Need To Exercise Today

1. It feels good. When we put our bodies through strenuous exercise endorphins are released from the brain and these are the “feel-good” chemicals. This is the body’s way of saying thank you after a workout.

2. Sweat. Sweat isn’t just our natural glow — it allows the lymphatic system to drain out when we sweat — which has a positive impact on our overall health because we are draining toxins from the body.

3. The heart. To avoid problems like heart failure and atherosclerosis in the future we can take action now! 30 minutes of strenuous exercise today can help us to prevent these diseases rather than having to worry about curing them later.

4. Sleep. Many of us have trouble sleeping at night and this can be due to a build-up of energy in the body. If we don’t use up the energy we’re depositing in the form of food and drink through exercise it will keep us awake at night.

5. Hormones. Exercising regularly helps us to regulate hormones which play a huge role in how we think and feel. Maintaining regular hormone levels is beneficial for both our physical and mental health.

6. Fat. Having too much fat on the body can slow us down and invite a whole host of diseases into our lives, exercising regularly keeps our body’s fat content in a healthy range and keeps us fit and active.

7. Muscle. Muscle is not just for showing off at the beach — it’s what we use to carry groceries and catch up with the bus if we’re late. When we exercise our muscles we strengthen them so that they can serve us in our daily lives.

8. Mental health. Exercising can help us to release energy built-up within the body from emotions and this has a positive impact on our mental health. For example, hitting a punchbag if we’re angry is a way to feel & express the emotion without it negatively affecting our lives.

Take care of the body and it will take care of you.

Peace & positive vibes.