Get out there and move your body! We are meant to move and we are meant to move daily. Unless you are training for a bodybuilding show or figure competition, you don't need to adhere to the "recovery day" day off from working out. I know that disappoints some people because the thought of having to take a day off is almost comforting. What I mean by exercising and moving everyday isn't necessarily what you think. I believe moving everyday is important but that doesn't mean 7 intense workouts in a week. One or two of those can be a simple, relaxing 20 minute walk. What's most important is that you listen to your body. If you're extremely exhausted it may be time to take a rest or recharge with some gentle yoga but if you're extremely sore then the best way to alleviate the soreness is to get the blood flowing through the muscles again. Here are 5 reasons why moving every day will benefit you. 1. Keep Your Joints Lubricated The number one way to keep your joints mobile and prevent them from stiffening up is to move. When we move, we spread lubricant, synovial fluid throughout the joint. What is synovial fluid? Synovial fluid is a clear fluid and its main function is to serve as a lubricant in a joint, tendon sheath, or bursa. Basically, it lubricates our joints so they can move with ease and the way to produce more is to move. 2. Get a Mental Boost We need to work out to produce endorphins! Have you ever noticed that you feel better when you're working out? "Endorphins are neurotransmitters produced in the brain that reduce pain," says Alan Hirsch, MD, neurological director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago. "They have also been known to induce euphoria." Drugs such as morphine, heroine and cocaine are classic endorphin-releasing entities, according to Dr. Hirsch. Working out can produce these same effects. It's better to go the non-chemical route anyway, get your high the good old fashioned way - by getting your sweat on and putting in some hard work! 3. Sleep Your Self Silly Does sleep get in your way? For some, it might help to boost your physical activity during the day. According to the Mayo Clinic, A good night's sleep can improve your concentration, productivity and mood. And you guessed it - physical activity is sometimes the key to better sleep. Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. You should be careful with the timing of your activity though. For some, exercising too close to bedtime, provides too much of an energy boost to fall asleep. Try exercising early in the day. Switching up your activity to promote sleep may also be effective. Confusing your body by switching morning walks to sprints could be enough to wear you out. 4. Exercise for the Health of It! Condition your heart and lungs, improve strength, improve endurance, gain better flexibility, promote joint health, increase your circulation, produce endorphins, sweat out your impurities and aid in your body's release of toxins - all by exercising! Of course you want to be careful not to over do it but the list goes on and on for the positive effects of exercise. 5. Exercise Equals Energy Feeling taxed from household cleaning, going up a flight of stairs or running daily errands? Don't get discouraged. Regular physical activity can leave you breathing easier for day to day activities. According to the Mayo Clinic, when your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you'll have more energy to do the things you enjoy. This means that physical activity makes it easier to move in general. Take a long walk in the park, tote your kids to the zoo or enjoy a walk in the sand along the ocean without feeling winded - just make sure you put in the work.
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