Fitness

Have you ever heard the term “runner’s high”? It’s the exhilaration that runners feel after a really good run. Our bodies were not made to be sedentary. They were built and structured for movement. If we don’t move our bodies they develop a host of issues. People who move their bodies on a regular basis feel less pain and have better mental health for several reasons. It’s a fact: exercise and movement triggers the body to release endorphins. Endorphins are hormones that interact with brain receptors specifically triggering happiness and pain relief. When endorphins are attached to those brain receptors they are unable to accept hormones such as cortisol which is associated with anxiety, depression, and other issues.

Fitness and movement can be anything that meets your needs. Fitness can be as easy as taking a 20-minute walk around your neighborhood, doing a YouTube workout, a dance class, yoga, or even running around the park with your kids instead of watching them from the bench (no judgment: I love a good bench at the park!) As long as you are doing SOMETHING to move your body every day you will feel better. It doesn’t have to be an intense workout that takes 2 hours out of your day once you add in commute, shower, and more stressors.

Hydration is also key to taking care of your body. To be properly hydrated follow this easy method: every day drink half your body weight in ounces (example: 200 pounds of body weight = 100 ounces of water). If you are highly active you’ll need more than that!

As many trainers and fitness experts say: “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” It can be overwhelming to think of overhauling everything at once. So let’s be honest: it usually doesn’t stick and we end up reverting to bad habits. Small changes are the most sustainable. Substitute one soda/coffee for one flavored water every day and work your way up. Skip the fast food in favor of running into the supermarket for a To-Go Meal, or get takeout from a restaurant that serves real, whole foods.

Take care of your body with high quality essential oils and supplements. No matter how healthy you eat, our modern day foods are lacking in many nutrients that we need every day. Ningxia, Aminowise, Deep Relief, Cool Azul, CBD Muscle Rub, Copaiba, Peppermint, and Breathe Again are all amazing supplements that support your body through movement and also through recovery after intense exercise. Book an assessment with me to determine what your needs are and what strategies will work best for you!