Everyone knows that exercise is good for people, both physically and mentally. In addition to burning excess calories, toning muscles, and speeding up your metabolism, exercise also has psychological benefits. It relieves stress and releases endorphins, which make you feel more energized and happy. It often works better and more quickly than other forms of motivation, such as self hypnosis audio recordings or repeating mantras.
Despite knowing about its benefits, however, many people do not get enough exercise. The reason for this is often a lack of motivation. Even though you know you should go for a walk or a run, it seems too cold outside, or too hot, or you're too exhausted.
Even if exercise is tough to begin, it gets easier as you go along. The good feelings and positive changes you see as a result will be their own motivators. The biggest hurdle is starting in the first place.
This applies to working out as a whole, and to each particular workout session. In both of these cases, the beginning is the hardest. This is true of both the first few minutes of a session, and the first few weeks of a program.
When your muscles are not accustomed to working very hard, they get used to being idle. If you increase your level of activity, they will need some time to adjust. Just as you spend the first few minutes of a session warming up, you need to spend the first few weeks of any workout program building your tolerance. Don't push yourself too hard at the beginning.
You have probably noticed that you often feel sluggish at the beginning of a workout. You have probably also noticed that if you keep going, that sluggish feeling gives way to a higher level of energy. The workout may still be difficult, but it isn't as bad as you thought it would be at the beginning.
This is also true in the case of an exercise program, not just an individual workout. And it is true not only of harder workouts like running or lifting weights, but even of walking longer distances than you are accustomed to. At first, you may feel sore or extra tired the next day, and you may need to take a day or two off in between workout sessions. This is fine; just make sure you start again!
Your body will become accustomed to the concept of working out, just like it warms up during a particular session. As you keep going and maintain your routine, you will able to workout longer and handle more strenuous activity. You will probably even begin to feel like you need the exercise in order to feel good and to release the extra energy you have. Begin a routine today, and watch your body adapt! It will definitely happen, and it may happen more quickly than you think it will.
Despite knowing about its benefits, however, many people do not get enough exercise. The reason for this is often a lack of motivation. Even though you know you should go for a walk or a run, it seems too cold outside, or too hot, or you're too exhausted.
Even if exercise is tough to begin, it gets easier as you go along. The good feelings and positive changes you see as a result will be their own motivators. The biggest hurdle is starting in the first place.
This applies to working out as a whole, and to each particular workout session. In both of these cases, the beginning is the hardest. This is true of both the first few minutes of a session, and the first few weeks of a program.
When your muscles are not accustomed to working very hard, they get used to being idle. If you increase your level of activity, they will need some time to adjust. Just as you spend the first few minutes of a session warming up, you need to spend the first few weeks of any workout program building your tolerance. Don't push yourself too hard at the beginning.
You have probably noticed that you often feel sluggish at the beginning of a workout. You have probably also noticed that if you keep going, that sluggish feeling gives way to a higher level of energy. The workout may still be difficult, but it isn't as bad as you thought it would be at the beginning.
This is also true in the case of an exercise program, not just an individual workout. And it is true not only of harder workouts like running or lifting weights, but even of walking longer distances than you are accustomed to. At first, you may feel sore or extra tired the next day, and you may need to take a day or two off in between workout sessions. This is fine; just make sure you start again!
Your body will become accustomed to the concept of working out, just like it warms up during a particular session. As you keep going and maintain your routine, you will able to workout longer and handle more strenuous activity. You will probably even begin to feel like you need the exercise in order to feel good and to release the extra energy you have. Begin a routine today, and watch your body adapt! It will definitely happen, and it may happen more quickly than you think it will.
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