No matter if you have been overweight or not, it is safe to say that we all struggle to stay fit. A couple of days ago I clicked on “Little Intro Surprise” and saw a post in my Newsfeed for some tips on how to exercise. Normally, it was a true-life story in one detail or another and I thought this would be a good topic to discuss.
Here are some real life use-cases of exercise.
1. Improves the appearance
As I mentioned earlier, we all struggle with body image and not being able to be in a good shape. There are so many different reasons why we are overweight that you must ask yourself: What can I do to improve my chances of losing weight?
Among the recommendations are simple things like not going out every night, eating at least 1/2 the amount of fruits and vegetables, and being active 5-10 days per week. These will help reduce weight. What is less obvious than that, but is probably the most crucial one is the effect of exercise on our appearance.
Many obese people do not only increase the size of their muscles (which is clearly a good thing), but they also stay relatively slim, which is considered by many doctors to be an outcome of the exercise.
Are you keeping to the low-calorie nutritional guidelines of the American Heart Association and avoiding foods that are high in fat? Probably not. You need not skip eating, but you need to incorporate physical activity throughout the day, whenever you can.
2. Stem connection between the brain and body
Ever heard about something called the classical conditioning. It basically means that learning is actually connected with acts of behavior. It actually comes from a frog and chicken situation.
Imagine you’re two frogs standing in the corner of a pond, neither of them wants to go in the water. It is not a good idea to leave them there. So, put one of them in the water, so the other one will leave the pond.
Do the same with the other frog and the other water, except now it’s the water making the other frog stay.
3. Improves sleep
My favorite exercise for losing weight is running. Due to cardiovascular effects that intense cardiovascular exercise gives us during exercise, we have started to lose weight faster than it is normally achievable in a couple of weeks or months. Running and other types of cardio-vascular exercise causes circulatory exercise to the brain by stimulating the spinnaker cells within the brain and shifting a portion of the “oxygen pump” in our body. That pump is read as a change in blood pressure, heart rate, arterial circulation, and blood volume; all of which have an effect on our sleep. The majority of people who run regularly fall asleep faster than non-runners, and they get to sleep faster. What’s more, after a run, they sleep better. Aerobic exercise has an added advantage in that it reduces the secretion of cortisol, which is released by the body in response to stress. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can suppress sleep for several hours after it is released. Over time, though , regular aerobic exercise can reduce the amount of cortisol in your body, and thereby improve sleep quality.
4. Improves sleep quality
Sleep is important to the total function of our body. This is why it is recommended by many medical professionals that you practice a variety of activities before bedtime, which start from reducing stress to reducing your blood pressure, for example. And these habits will help you to rest more easily during your sleep.
You will also hear some researchers debate about whether exercise can actually affect your sleep. One thing is for sure, the amount of exercise is high enough that you are waking up mentally exhausted and it stays that way for the rest of the night.
5. Helps to lower blood pressure
When we lose weight, our blood pressure rises significantly. I don’t think exercise has that much effect but definitely helps some. Since the brain controls all of our bodies, there are no other health effects of running on our blood pressure.
The excess weight comes off because of caloric deficit, which means losing more energy than you take in. The heart works harder to pump blood with the added pounds. With the pounds gone, there is less work for the heart to do, which means that body weight is now lower because of the smaller heart.” And, of course, there were all the people who had written in with advice for me when I was pregnant. I was still in the very early stages; it was before I had even known that there was a baby on board. People who wrote in with their advice are mothers, they have been there. They have done it so many times that it is not even considered a big deal to them. I don’t consider myself to be very wise, but I know that getting pregnant is not an easy task. They know what they are talking about, and they have probably been through it a couple of times before. But I also know that the baby is still in the very early stages.
6. Improves digestion
The second skill I mentioned before, cardio-vascular exercise, speeds up our digestive system. It’s natural that changes occur when we exercise and fuel up. Our digestive system basically does everything they can to get rid of what we’re not digesting. So this is definitely considered a possibility as well. The third one is sleep. To crave carbs, your body needs to be running on low energy so it can use the glycogen stored in your muscles. This will happen if you skip sleep, especially on an empty stomach. So here’s what I suggest. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep and eat a good breakfast first thing in the morning. Carbs Can Help Your Brain Function at Its Best Carbs are often associated with mood swings and bad brain function. Actually, sugar is considered the world’s most addictive drug, so it ’s not surprising to have a person with diabetes be concerned about how it will affect their emotions. The truth is that carbohydrates are essential for proper brain function. This is especially true for people with diabetes who need to make certain they get enough carbs in their diet. A high carb diet can help you get through the day without feeling weak or having brain fog. While you’re at it, try to get a good amount of healthy fats . Solid food sources of good fats include salmon, almond butter, and olive oil.
7. Boosts morale
I love articles where I get to talk about exercise to my friends and family. It will automatically increase my mood and make me feel better. It will also increase the curiosity for me to try something new.
This blog is completely based on super authentic, factual research from psychology. Most of what I use here is based on real-life use cases and life examples. Sometimes, I just like to write to impart this fact in general. I’m also keeping an eye on my mood and having some “discussions” with my family members.
The advice is simple: have fun, be enthusiastic, workout, eat, drink, and move.
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