It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you do something active each day. This might be going for a walk (20 mins+), collecting 10,000+ steps per day, doing a formal training session, house work such as vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing bathroom, gardening, playing kick to kick, anything that gets you moving. Activity is so vital to keep your mind, body, and soul happy:
- Helps produce serotonin, the happy hormone, improving your mood
- Helps production of melatonin at night, to help you sleep better
- Builds muscle mass which in turn improves bone density
- Burns fats
- Increases metabolism
- Improves digestion
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Increases fitness
- Increases strength
- Clears your mind
- Reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes type two, obesity, and other health issues
- Improves regulate blood pressure
- Improves circulation which improves movement, nutrient absorption, and tissue health
- Increases motivation
- Reduces symptoms of anxiety
- Improves your overall homeostasis, which means your body working in perfect balance
- Helps improve your sex hormones and libido
- Improves aesthetic appearance
- Can increase confidence and self-esteem
- Contributes to socialization
- ….and so much more!
So stay active and reap the rewards!
- Coach Terri
