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But, what IS aerobic exercise??
According to the definition
from the Global Healing Centers website, “Aerobic exercise is a type of movement
such as running or cycling that gets your heart pumping faster and increases
your oxygen intake.”
Fine examples of aerobic exercise are; running, dynamic
yoga, cycling, fast walking, circuit training, skiing and
rollerblading.
Ok, so we are all told we need to partake in aerobic
exercise to obtain many benefits, such as, weight loss, better skin and muscle
tone. But that’s not all! There are psychological benefits of aerobic exercise
too!
So, what are the psychological benefits of aerobic exercise?
In
short, the benefits are; improved mood, reduces anxiety, reduces depression and
acts as a buffer against stress.
But lets go into a little more
detail…
The Psychological Payoffs
Mood Enhancer
When we
exercise aerobically, our bodies produces little chemical called endorphins,
which, scientifically speaking, are polypeptides, which are able to bind to the
neuron-receptors in the brain to give relief from pain. Endorphins are not just
produced from exercise; they are also triggered by deep-breathing, meditation,
eating spicy food and deep laughter. Just don’t do all five at
once…
Endorphins are believed to produce four key effects on the body; they
relieve pain, they reduce stress, they enhance the immune system and they
postpone the aging process.
It may be worth your while to stock up on some
fitness equipment, they might make things easier for you. I prefer to exercise
outside but I do have an indoor stationary bike, that way, if it’s raining, I
have no excuse not to exercise.
Reduces Anxiety and
Depression
Depression and Anxiety can lead to a feeling of isolation.
Partaking in aerobic sports, one can choose to join a running club, swimming
club, gym or any other sports club. It’s an excellent way to gain the
psychological benefits of aerobic activity, because it gets you out an about and
can put you in positions where you HAVE to speak to people.
Aerobic exercise
offers a distraction. For an hour or so each day, you can put yourself in a
position where you are too busy worrying about the prospect of having to run
another two miles before you can stop.
Burning excess fat and toning up can
boost anyone’s confidence. Clothes fit better, and you receive compliments from
friends. Which often is enough to begin to lift the heavy cloud of a mild
depression.
Stress Reduction
Do you feel like the whole world is
collapsing on top of you? I think everyone does at one stage or another. If you
keep positive, it will pass. Aerobic exercise is a great way to keep positive.
When you are stressed, it is important to get enough sleep. Exercisers actually
go to sleep faster, are more refreshed and have sharper memories. Exercise
increases the blood flow to the brain, bringing extra sugar and oxygen, which
can help when concentrating. And once again, the little endorphins can make you
happier, making you feel like maybe it will all be ok after all.
So, in
conclusion, exercise! There are too many benefits that you will be missing out
on if you don’t.
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