It is difficult to avoid knowledge of the benefits of exercise. You hear everywhere about the things it does for you physically, like increasing metabolism, burning away extra calories, and toning your muscles. You also hear about the benefits it has for your mental state, such as making you happier through the release of endorphins, and relieving stress. Many people advocate for other methods of stress relief and motivation, such as self-help literature or self hypnosis audio recordings. Exercise is cheaper and more effective than either of those things.
Even though the benefits of exercise and undeniable, lots of people do not get enough of it. Oftentimes, this is due to not being motivated to begin in the first place. They are aware that walking, running, or weight lifting will be good for them, but they are too tired, or depressed by the weather, or too busy.
Generally, the more often you exercise, the easier it becomes to stay motivated to do it. Those positive feelings and physical changes will work to keep you craving their effects. This means that the most difficult part of any exercise routine is the beginning.
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.
The main reason for this is that idle muscles are used to not working very hard. The longer they have been idle, the longer it takes them to get used to working again. The body needs a warm-up period.
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.
Even though the benefits of exercise and undeniable, lots of people do not get enough of it. Oftentimes, this is due to not being motivated to begin in the first place. They are aware that walking, running, or weight lifting will be good for them, but they are too tired, or depressed by the weather, or too busy.
Generally, the more often you exercise, the easier it becomes to stay motivated to do it. Those positive feelings and physical changes will work to keep you craving their effects. This means that the most difficult part of any exercise routine is the beginning.
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.
The main reason for this is that idle muscles are used to not working very hard. The longer they have been idle, the longer it takes them to get used to working again. The body needs a warm-up period.
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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