“Those” Days - The Psychological Benefits of Exercise
Posted February 4, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Donnell Peavy
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, Strength Training, Alt. Therapies, His Health, Mental Health, Lifestyle Health
We have all had “those” days… You know what I am talking about. One of those days you just want to end, even though it just began 20 minutes ago. You are extra busy at work, but time doesn’t fly, it just snails along. You try to forget about things, put on your headphones, ignore everyone and everything and just rock out until the end of the day, but it never comes.
The only thing that whizzes by quickly is lunch – way too quickly. But there is something positive about those days—I look forward to going to the gym. Going to the gym not only signifies the end of my work day but it also energizes me, keeps me going and builds my spirits for the evening.
One of the many positive – and often overlooked - effects of exercise is that it does energize and make you feel better. While exercising, the body releases endorphins, which are natural stress relievers. In addition, the mere act of physical exertion is a stress reliever of its own (kindof like when you hear people say they just need to hit something).
Stress tends to cloud the brain and inhibiting thinking; exercise also enhances mental clarity, as less stress will equate to improved focus. Then, there is the obvious benefit of improved self image. If you are looking better, you tend to feel better about yourself. For some people, this also brings about more confidence, better attitude and a more positive outlook on life in general.
The next time you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, fatigued or depressed and don’t want to go to the gym, Take a deep breath, suck it up and go anyway. Remember, exercise doesn’t only do the body good; it does the mind good also.
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