October 10th~ World Mental Health Day!
Practicing a little self care is so important.
Today we are talking about exercise and the benefits to our mental health.
It is amazing how many people think they need to be doing a hard and stressful workout in order to see the benefits… it couldn’t be further from the truth.
Research shows that by simply moving MORE throughout the day, getting your 10,000 steps, this elevates your serotonin and dopamine levels and there fore improves your mood and mental wellbeing.
You don’t need to beat yourself up with a hard workout… how about trying a 10 minute HIIT or a brisk walk? Exercise can work wonders… and combined with good food can significantly improve your mental health.
ACTION TODAY
•Take a little walk at this afternoon if you can to get the blood flowing and positivity levels up.
•If you find you sit alot- Try and get up and take a walk every hour.
•Eat good healthy meals full of nutrients.
•Fit in a 10 minute HIIT workout every day.
Exercise is beneficial to your mental health as well as physical and it is amazing how you can change your outlook and how you feel with just a few changes to your lifestyle.
Exercise is 100% about empowering yourself.
Harnessing the power of your body and hitting the goals you want- whether it be physical or mental.
Train for YOU!
If you want to train for aesthetics – go for it!
If you want to train for strength – do it!
If you want to train for mental health reasons – START NOW!