We all get a high on life kind of feeling after a workout, but why? I always use an expression when I teach and we are holding difficult poses or movements “Bring a smile to your face it makes everything better”.
It is such a simple statement but resonates a lot of truth. Here are some great examples that explain why working out can really make you live a happy healthier life!
#1 1. It releases happy signals to your brain.
Dopamine, a chemical that plays a role in happiness, is a neurotransmitter in the brain that’s necessary for feelings of pleasure and happiness.
The best way to increase your brain’s dopamine production is exercise. So run, lift, jump, play and you will become a happier person.
#2 It’s a stress reliever
Not only will working out alleviate stress in your life, it helps you sweat out the days worries, anxieties, and tension. Sweating out the emotional baggage, with exercise will definitely turn that frown upside down.
Also, when you exercise, you’re actually putting yourself through a low-level form of stress by raising your heart rate and triggering a burst of hormonal changes. When you subject yourself to the stress of exercise, your body will eventually get better at handling the rest of life’s stressors.
3. It reduces anxiety.
If you suffer from anxiety, exercise may be just the cure.
Exercise has been known to show that those who suffer from anxiety, have an immediate mood boost from exercise which leads to long-term relief, similar to the effects from meditation and talk therapy.
So next time you’re feeling anxious, try a hard workout — you’ll feel happier for days on end and sleep much better too.
4. It boosts your confidence.
When you don’t feel good about your body or how you look, it’s easy to become down on yourself and depressed due to low self-esteem. And that can have a negative effect on all areas of your life including your relationships, your career, and your goals and motivation.
But when you start to see the results you are looking for from exercise, you will become a much more positive person to your self. You will now enjoy the way you look and feel empowered.
This will just pour over into other aspects of your life; You will have confidence, have more fun, and even your walk will gain a little swagger. Which will bring a smile to others faces as well as yours. There’s nothing like a boost in confidence to increase overall happiness.
The next time you are feeling down in the dumps, don’t be a couch potato get up and get out for some fun physical activity. You will be a much happier healthier person if you do!
Happy Friday!
Fit Chic