How Fitness is Changing Life...

A lot of people choose to exercise for the sole purpose of losing weight. This will not only make it more difficult to remain focused on your goal but also make you give up easily. It can take months to see a difference in your outward appearance, but apart from that, it helps you see a change from the inside out.  Besides weight loss, exercise can bring many other positive changes in your life.  Remember this the next time you feel like skipping your workout. 

It Will Help You Kick Out Bad Habits 

A lot of people have to deal with a lot in their life, and their go-to response is to grab a bottle of liquor. People tend to binge on beer, but when exercise kicks in, a lot of people slowly curb unhealthy habits. Working out is hard enough, but exercising AND indulging in unhealthy habits like drinking is a bad idea. You will slowly start becoming more and more mindful about what affects your body. 

Changes in Your Sleep Schedule 

Exercising can either improve or worsen your sleep schedule. It depends on how and at what time you exercise. When you exercise in the morning or the afternoon, it tires your muscles out throughout the day forcing you to get rest around bedtime. A routine in the evening, however, has the potential to mess up your circadian rhythm by increases your heart rate, blood pressure, as well as increasing your body temperature. This will fool your brain into feeling awake during bedtime. Try to exercise at least 3 hours prior to your bedtime to tire out your muscles into feeling sleepy. 

A Difference in Personal Grooming 

After all that sweating, nobody really wants to feel gross and sticky for the rest of the day. Some days you might just want to skip hopping on to the shower, but after a workout, you are left with no other option. Apart from that, high levels of physical activity can also help circulate blood and essential nutrients better in the body, hence helping you achieve clear,  glowy skin. Too much exercise, however, can lead to negative impacts as well,  especially on the hair. To make sure to prevent noticeable damage, avoid overworking yourself and take a day or two off between tough routines.

Craving Healthier Foods 

When you start putting in so much work on your body, you are more likely to want to see results faster. If you want to up your fitness game, you will probably stop craving unhealthy food and will start embracing and incorporating healthier food alternatives in your diet. 

Improved Mental Health 

A fit body may lead to a fit mind. Working out increases blood flow to the brain and boosts overall mental functioning. Even though all kinds of exercises have a positive effect on the brain, aerobic exercise is found to have the most impact.  So, as you work out your body, you are unconsciously working your brain. 

Hormonal Changes 

Exercise helps improve your mood. Even though people who despise exercising will refuse to believe this, but working out can make you happier! It helps regulate hormonal levels and helps increase metabolism and decrease stress levels. Feel-good neurotransmitters like endorphins, serotonin, and are released shortly after performing an exercise, which is a great reinforcement for many to keep going. Keep your exercises consistent and switch up your routine once in a  while to keep your hormone levels in check and feel motivated. 

Difference in Intimacy 

Regular exercise can immensely improve intimate relations. It increases blood flow, decreases stress, and increases libido. That is, it can improve stamina,  performance, and interest in the bedroom. However, as we mentioned above,  too much of something is never good. Overtraining can have the opposite effect.  It is always about finding a balance. Find a sweet spot that works for you. While outward physical changes might not be visible right away, you will surely start feeling a difference from within. It is important to understand the role that exercise plays in your life- the good and the bad. Be sure to listen to your body and understand how your routine is helping or hurting you, and update your routine accordingly to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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