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Exercise is your body’s daily dose of medicine.
The rush of endorphins…clarity of mind and renewed focus…heart-pumping bursts of energy – sound familiar?
We’ve all experienced the immediate benefits that physical activity has on our bodies – improved mood, increased strength and stamina, and higher energy levels.
These positive and feel-good effects are backed by extensive research, driving the importance of making daily physical movement a habit to keep throughout your life. Regular exercise, no matter if done in big or small increments, can add up over time to substantial long-term benefits, such as preventing chronic diseases and promoting mental health and well-being.
The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise weekly. This amount is often split into 30-minute increments across five days and can include everything from a walk around the block to an intense cardio session. They also suggest including strength training activities at least twice weekly.
Due to the current situation, you may not be taking part in a lot of the regular physically active minutes you clock from simply walking to work or moving around the office. You also may not be able to attend your weekly yoga or HIIT class at a local studio. As tempting as it may be to spend this extra time on the couch, we encourage you to find new ways to exercise regularly and replace any missed physical movement as best you can.
We’ve detailed how consistent physical activity can positively impact the physical, mental, and restorative aspects of your life.
The physical health benefits of exercise are interconnected.
Engaging in physical activity impacts many, if not all, of your internal bodily systems that work together to keep you healthy and happy. All these systems are connected in intricate ways, but overall, physical activity is key to helping these systems function in harmony.
Musculoskeletal
Immunity
Respiratory and Cardiovascular
Improving Overall Well-Being by Preventing Chronic Disease
Exercise strengthens your mental health, cognitive functions, and creative processes.
Regular physical activity plays a major role in regulating brain processes and managing the release of neurotransmitters that help you function every day.
Mental Health
Cognitive Health
Creative Processes
Exercise affects your ability to sleep soundly and properly recharge and restore.
A regular exercise routine will put your body on track to make the most of both waking and resting hours. It is a key component that can help you approach each day with a refreshed and rejuvenated mind-set.
Sleep Health
Restorative Energy
Create a fitness routine that’s tailored to you.
Don’t overdo it. Remember that building up to a regular exercise routine is a marathon, not a sprint. Just as if you were training for an actual marathon, it’s best to start slow and build muscle memory when changing or adding exercises to create a routine that works for you. You should find a routine that you enjoy rather than latching on to a vigorous training session that you feel like you have to do.
Everything is best in moderation, and your fitness routine is no exception. There is no need to stress over counting every physically active minute or pushing your body past its limit. If you are the type of person who loves to challenge yourself with HIIT workouts or strength training, make sure to give your body a day or two to recover after intense physical activity. If you do not give your muscles and tendons the proper time to rest, it can result in fatigue, injury, or imbalanced hormones.
Each of us has individual needs, capabilities, and limits when it comes to exercise and fitness – we refer to this as bio-individuality, an IIN core concept that we come back to time and time again. The key is to create an exercise routine and schedule that nourishes and fuels you. Remember to treat your body with kindness and give it the fuel it needs!
Our Health Coach Training Program provides the tools and framework to help you find diet and lifestyle habits – including fitness routines – that work for your body and its unique capabilities.
Learn more about IIN’s rigorous curriculum that integrates 90+ of the world’s leading experts in health and wellness, blending the scientific and the spiritual to create an immersive, holistic health education.