According to trainers there are certain signs that the body gives you when it will tell you that it needs you to take care of it, even through physical activity.
Ridge Davis, certified athlete and trainer, says:
"Exercise has many physical and mental benefits. Constant movement will make you happier and reduce your overall level of stress and tension. Also having strong and healthy joints and muscle tissue, contributes to living "a better life. If you are not moving (enough), or at least as much as your body wants, you are losing all these benefits."
Thus, he shows 3 impossible signs to ignore. If they match you, let us know that it is time to put your body to work!
# 1 - You are feeling tired and without energy
When you exercise, your brain releases endorphins, which can help you wake up even better than caffeine. "Endorphins are those hormones of a good feeling that are released as a result of exercise and important components for an energetic workout. They are responsible for keeping us awake and also contribute to positive changes in mental health. Try something basic, like a cardio dancing and you will understand what I am talking about.
# 2 - You have trouble focusing
If you have been sitting at your desk watching the same email for hours, this is a good sign that it is time to move on. Aerobic exercises like walking, running and cycling activate dopamine receptors in your brain, and it is known that dopamine plays a major role in cognitive function and learning.
# 3 - Your muscles are super rigid
"Stiffness often occurs when we are not exercising enough, so the best way to prevent muscle stiffness is by being regularly active," says Katie Sun, a physiotherapist.
Remember that any kind of physical activity, easy or hard, is worth it. Remember: A little is better than nothing.
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