“Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” Seneca
We train today so that we can summit tomorrow, but we also train today because of all the benefits it does for our body.
We can take this time and prepare our bodies for the next challenge that comes our way. Training helps keeps us calm, relaxes the body and is great for the immune system. Benefits of exercise include :
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Improve Your Mood: physical activity increases the production of endorphins, known to produce positive feelings
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Boost Energy Level: exercise increases insulin sensitivity, helping your body access stored energy to combat fatigue
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Lower Risk of Disease: lack of activity is commonly found to lead to chronic disease.
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Increase Brain Health and Memory: exercise increases your heart rate, which promotes the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain.
There are countless blogs and youtube videos and exercise regimens on the internet for a person to spend hours viewing. But do more than just viewing, get up and start that exercise to get the heart rate up, to build endurance, and muscle strength. So when the time comes you will be enjoying the journey to the top of the mountain, not agonising over it.
Here are a few resources that can get you started that you can do right from your home:
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7-minute workout app
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8 free quarantine home workouts to try during the COVID-19 outbreak
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These 29 Home Workout Hacks Help to Make Your House a Gym
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Soul Cycle Instructors leading at-home workouts over instagram accounts
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Centr AppSix-week free trial
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OrangetheoryAt-home daily workouts
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Corepower Yoga Free access to a collection of online classes