Regular Exercise = Happiness 🙂

Exercising can increase your happiness?!?! Despite the pain and torture some of you might feel while you’re exercising (believe it or not) these activities are not only improving your body, but your mood also.

We all know the physical advantages of working out, but have you ever thought about the mental benefits? I know I’m not the only one that’s put myself through the most brutally painful workout but at the end, noticed how great I actually feel! You feel happy, refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of your day head on. But why?

Once you get moving, your brain releases chemicals like serotonin, dopamine and endorphins (as well as others). It’s the release of these chemicals which gives us the feelings of pleasure and happiness. Rough day at work? Feeling stressed? Working up a sweat can also help you manage mental stress issues.  With the same concept as feeling happy, your brain continues to produce chemicals to reduce your stress levels.

Some other mental benefits physical exercise can deliver are:

-Improving self confidence

-Prevent cognitive decline

-alleviate anxiety

-boost brain power

-sharpen memory

-help control addiction

-increase relaxation

-increase productivity

-tapping into creativity

-Inspire others

Working out can be more than physical improvements. It can literally change your life. Don’t believe us? These people say the exact same thing! So what are you waiting for? Start training!